MFA Theatre Directing
Course Overview
Illinois State's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Directing program is designed to cultivate the next generation of visionary creative leaders in American theatre. This highly selective program nurtures the emergence of each director's unique artistic voice while providing the rigorous professional training required for a sustainable career.
Key Program Highlights
- Develop a unique, individualized directing aesthetic that speaks to contemporary audiences
- Gain extensive hands-on production experience with multiple directing opportunities over three years
- Collaborate with the prestigious Illinois Shakespeare Festival as part of a graduate assistantship
- Master advanced techniques in actor communication, staging, and creative collaboration with design teams
- Teach undergraduate theatre courses to develop valuable pedagogical skills alongside artistic practice
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Course Overview
Illinois State's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Directing program is designed to cultivate the next generation of visionary creative leaders in American theatre. This highly selective program nurtures the emergence of each director's unique artistic voice while providing the rigorous professional training required for a sustainable career.
Key Program Highlights
- Develop a unique, individualized directing aesthetic that speaks to contemporary audiences
- Gain extensive hands-on production experience with multiple directing opportunities over three years
- Collaborate with the prestigious Illinois Shakespeare Festival as part of a graduate assistantship
- Master advanced techniques in actor communication, staging, and creative collaboration with design teams
- Teach undergraduate theatre courses to develop valuable pedagogical skills alongside artistic practice
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Tuition fee
Apply by
Start date
Duration
1 year
2 years
Campus
Mode of study
Fees and deadlines depend on the selected options. Fees and currency conversion are approximate.
Backlogs accepted
This course accepts backlogs