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Graduate Programs

The School of Theatre, Film & Television offers two Master of Fine Arts Programs. Both programs afford candidates significant opportunities to apply theoretical coursework to practical production experiences through two robust production programs. Professionally active faculty also bridge gaps for students through professional contacts and opportunities outside the University. The programs normally require six semesters (three academic years) in residence. A minimum of 60 credit hours must be accrued to fulfill the degree requirements. Students are admitted in the fall semester only. The MFA Design Production program admits new students each year. The MFA Generative Dramaturgy program only admits new students every three years. Graduate assistantships and other forms of financial support are available to qualified students.

Master of Fine Arts Design and Production

The Master of Fine Arts program in theatrical design and production (MFA Design/Tech) prepares students for work in the professional theatre through intensive classroom and production training. The following areas of specialization are offered: costume design, costume production, lighting design, scenic design, scenic production, and technical direction

Admission to and retention in the program are based on academic performance and the design faculty’s evaluation of each student’s portfolio, professionalism, skills, and talent. The design faculty evaluates all MFA Design/Tech candidates at the end of each semester. Successful completion of the first year permits continuation in the program.

All MFA Design/Tech candidates will complete a significant design or production assignment part of their degree requirements. Students also complete a Master’s Report in their third year as part of their degree requirements.

Click here for the Graduate Programs page with admissions requirements.

For other questions contact Deanna Fitzgerald, deannaf@email.arizona.edu, TFTV Director of Graduate Studies

Master of Fine Arts Generative Dramaturgy

The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television’s MFA in Generative Dramaturgy program emphasizes the creative, generative nature of the dramaturgical craft and attracts students who see their roles as thought leaders in the field. Faculty members have a strong background in all aspects of theatre event development, ranging from playwriting and classic play dramaturgy to the creation of devised, adapted, and interview-based work. Students will work continually to hone their craft through hands-on dramaturgical experiences both on and off-campus, graduating well-versed in the language, the expression, and the active analysis of new work.

Admission to and retention in the program are based on academic performance and the faculty’s evaluation of each student’s portfolio, professionalism, skills, and talent. All MFA Generative Dramaturgy candidates are regularly evaluated by the faculty. Successful completion of the first year permits continuation in the program.

All MFA Generative Dramaturgy candidates will complete a significant dramaturgical assignment as part of their degree requirements. Students also complete a Master’s Report in their third year as part of their degree requirements.

The next class will be admitted for Fall 2019. To apply to MFA Generative Dramaturgy, see the MFA Generative Dramaturgy admission website.

Click here for the Graduate Programs page with admissions requirements.

For other questions contact Jessica Maerz, jmaerz@email.arizona.edu, area head of the Generative Dramaturgy degree or Deanna Fitzgerald, deannaf@email.arizona.edu, TFTV Director of Graduate Studies.

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Beverly Seckinger, a University of Arizona professor for the School of Theatre, Film and Television, produced and filmed her documentary, Hippie Family Values,  focusing on the valued traditions and lifestyle of hippie elders. The documentary takes place at a communal ranch in rural New Mexico....

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Don’t miss the last Widescreen Wednesday of the year!

Join us this Wednesday at 7pm in the UA Center for Creative Photography Auditorium for a FREE showing of the exceptional and thought-provoking film, Do The Right Thing. Spike Lee’s breakout hit is one of the most controversial and important American films of the last few decades.

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It is amazing how much our faculty members accomplish within the school and out!

Greg Pierotti's new book, Moment Work, which he co-authored with a few artists from his theater company was just released!

This semester Greg also supervised the development of the Studio Series production Generator: Death of Arthur - which opens tonight! You can get tickets here: goo.gl/tcedvk
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Moment Work: Tectonic Theater Project's Process of Devising Theater

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A detailed guide to the collaborative method developed by the acclaimed creators of The Laramie Project and Gross Indecency--destined to become a classic. A Vintage Original.By Moisés Kaufman and Barbara Pitts McAdams with Leigh Fondakowski, Andy Paris, Greg Pierotti, Kelli Simpkins, Jimmy...

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This week only! Studio Series is proud to present Generator: Death of Arthur.

Generator: Death of Arthur is a series of dramatic moments devised collectively & structured into a theatrical sequence by MFA Theatre students with supervision from Greg Pierotti.

Inspired by Le Morte d'Arthur, the source text for much of the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. This Studio Series production is truly one-of-a-kind!

The four performances run from April 19 to April 22, 2018 in the Harold Dixon Directing Studio. Get your tickets today at: goo.gl/tcedvk
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The creativity of our faculty members knows no bounds!

We can hardly keep up with all of the amazing features about our School of Theatre, Film & Television faculty.

First up, read about our own Joe C. Klug who has been selected as one of Live Design Magazines '30 under 30'!

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30 Under 30: Joe C. Klug, Scenic Designer

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For LDI's 30th anniversary, Live Design's 30 Under 30 in the industry honors Joe C. Klug, scenic designer and Assistant Professor of Scenic Design.

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Congratulations Joe!

You’re invited to attend the 6th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Two keynote speakers will kick off the event on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 4pm in the Center for Creative Photography Auditorium. This will be followed by the student presentation panels on Friday, April 13, 2018 in the Silver & Sage Room at Old Main.

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