About the course

The Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Design and Technology is a terminal degree designed for those who are interested in achieving the artistry and skills necessary to qualify as practicing professionals in the entertainment industry and/or professional theatre educators. The program is a three-year course of study with a flexible curriculum for students to explore areas of special interest.

　　Program Learning Outcomes

　　Graduates of this program will be able to:

　　Acquire creative and technical ability to develop the design of a production from concept to finished product.

　　Acquire advanced abilities in the unification of all design elements used in professional production.

　　Understand analytical or academically oriented theatre studies in areas related to and supportive of the work in the major field such as history, theory, dramatic literature and performance studies.

　　Understand information resources associated with theatrical design and production.

　　Produce full working drawings for mounted productions.

　　Analyze text, music and dance and the ways that historical, critical and theoretical content inform playwriting, acting, directing and design.

　　Communicate ideas clearly and effectively to the theatre community, production teams and the public.

　　The Lighting Design concentration balances instruction and experience in lighting design with instruction and experience in lighting technology. Studies include digital rendering, CAD, lighting technology and automated lighting. Students research and study all of aspects of theatrical lighting, including the design process from concept to execution, communication skills, integration of technology into design, documentation of the work and critical evaluation of the work. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 5 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Kent
Summer (May), 2024	Kent
Fall (August), 2024	Kent
Spring (January), 2025	Kent
Summer (May), 2025	Kent
Fall (August), 2025	Kent
Spring (January), 2026	Kent
Summer (May), 2026	Kent

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Kent State University

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

　　Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale

　　Official transcript(s)

　　R?sum?

　　Goal statement

　　Three letters of recommendation

　　Portfolio review

　　Interview

　　Minimum 525 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version)

　　Minimum 71 TOEFL IBT score (Internet-based version)

　　Minimum 6.0 IELTS score

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 71.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Kent State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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