Design - Theatre Technology, Master | University of South Dakota | Vermillion, United States
24 months
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654 USD/credit 19620 USD/year
654 USD/credit 19620 USD/year
340 USD/credit 10200 USD/year
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About

Gain the specialized skills you need in acting, directing, playwriting, design, dramaturgy and stage management to become a successful theatre professional or post-secondary professor with the Design - Theatre Technology program at University of South Dakota.

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Overview

The Design - Theatre Technology program at University of South Dakota  is a theoretical and practical course of study. The Department of Theatre recognizes that the designer and technician must seek to attain a broad knowledge of the theatre and its companion arts, a high level of analytical and communicative skills, an understanding of the design elements as they apply to live, three-dimen­sional performances revealed by light, a comprehensive understanding of art and theatrical design history, and the ability to communicate graphically. With major professor and graduate committee approval, candidates must select an area of emphasis and complete additional requirements for the emphasis area: Costume Design, Light and Sound Design, Scenic Design, or Technical Direction. Because specialization admissions are limited, each student receives a high level of individual­ized instruction, opportunities to design in the Arena season of plays, and, in most instances, the opportunity to design a mainstage production as part of the design candidate’s culminating project.

In addition to meeting the general requirements of the Graduate School, candidates for degrees must complete all specific program requirements as listed in the departmental Graduate Student Handbook and as indicated by the Graduate Advisory Committee. All candidates must pass a final written and/or oral examination as determined by the Graduate Advisory Committee.  With major professor and graduate committee approval, candidates must elect an area of emphasis and must complete additional requirements for the emphasis area.

Write Your Next Scene at USD

With ties dating back to Ancient Greece, theatre has been a top art form for centuries. Today, it remains the innovative, crowd-pleasing type of entertainment as it was centuries ago. As a graduate-level theatre student at USD, you will hone and improve your skills at an in-depth level in the areas of directing or theatre design and technology with emphases in costume design, light and sound design, scenic design or technical direction. Gain a modern theatre education through intensive craft studies, close student-mentor relationships, supportive coursework and extensive production application in our newly renovated theatre facilities. The MFA at USD is ideal for those seeking careers in professional theatre or teaching in higher education. 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Design/technical Theatre Studio
  • Contemporary Drama And Theatre
  • Graduate Studies In Theatre
  • Script Analysis And Dramaturgy
  • Scenic Design
  • Costume Design
  • Lighting Design

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

Four weeks before the start of the semester

Language

English
IELTS admission requirements IELTS
6
PTE Academic admission requirements PTE Academic
53
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TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
79

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
2.7

English requirements

IELTS admission requirements IELTS
6
PTE Academic admission requirements PTE Academic
53
More about PTE Academic
TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
79

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Application
  • Official Proof of English Proficiency
  • Official Transcripts - One official transcript (in English or with translation) verifying receipt of an undergraduate degree or equivalent degree from an institution with regional accreditation and previous graduate credit and degrees must accompany an application.
  • Official Admission Test Scores
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • You will need to submit a resume with your application.
  • Passport 

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    19620 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 654 USD per credit during 24 months.
  • National

    19620 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 654 USD per credit during 24 months.
  • In-State

    10200 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 340 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Vermillion

1024 - 1781 USD /month
Living costs

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Financing

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Design - Theatre Technology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

2 countries / Merit-based
Arts Fund (Both ways)
5000 USD
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American Australian Association (AAA)
United States / Merit-based
Indigenous Arts Grant
10000 AUD
Grant
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American Australian Association (AAA)
United States / Merit-based
American Friends of the National Gallery of Australia Inc.
30000 AUD
Grant
03 Feb 2023
Deadline

American Australian Association (AAA)
2 countries / Merit-based
Arts Fund Grants
5000 AUD
Grant
30 Sep 2023
Deadline

American Australian Association (AAA)
United States / Merit-based
Obama Foundation Scholars Program
100000 USD
Grant
27 Mar 2022
Deadline

Obama Foundation
6 countries / Need-based
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Various benefits
Grant
29 Mar 2022
Deadline

Japan Gov’t/World Bank
226 countries / Merit-based
Finduddannelse Sustainability Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
22 Sep 2022
Deadline

Finduddannelse
225 countries / Merit-based
Education Future International Scholarship
200000 INR
Grant
Not specified
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Education Future
United States
Diasporans Africa Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
14 Mar 2023
Deadline

United States / Merit-based
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5000 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
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Leadership Excellence Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
15 Mar 2023
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1000 USD
Grant
29 May 2023
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United States / Merit-based
Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund
5000 USD
Grant
31 May 2023
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226 countries
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
5000 USD
Grant
01 Apr 2023
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BeArt-Presets
2 countries
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
12500 USD
Grant
15 Mar 2023
Deadline

The International Peace Scholarship Fund
United States / Merit-based
OAS – The New School
4000 USD
Grant
04 Jan 2023
Deadline

The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
United States
Aurora Indigenous Education Scholarship
40000 AUD
Grant
30 Sep 2023
Deadline

American Australian Association (AAA)
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline

U.S. government
United States
The Tall Clubs International Scholarship for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students
Various benefits
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2 countries
Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program
1000 USD
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28 Jun 2023
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United States
Law Office of Jae Lee Immigrant Student Scholarship
1000 USD
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17 May 2023
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500 USD
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30 Apr 2023
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Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship
1250 USD
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14 Oct 2023
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1000 USD
Grant
19 Jun 2023
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Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian students
100000 INR
Grant
30 Oct 2022
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19 countries
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500 USD
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14 Jan 2024
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500 USD
Grant
03 Dec 2023
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Students with Disabilities Scholarship
5000 USD
Grant
03 Aug 2023
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John F. & Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund
5000 USD
Grant
30 Jan 2024
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Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
40000 AUD
Grant
30 Sep 2023
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American Australian Association (AAA)
2 countries / Merit-based
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
40000 AUD
Grant
30 Sep 2023
Deadline

American Australian Association (AAA)
United States / Need-based
Google Scholarships in USA
Various benefits
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Google
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Baer Reintegration Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
31 Dec 2022
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The Center for Reintegration
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Hoggatt Injury Law Fall 2023 Children of Injured Workers Scholarship
1000 USD
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08 Jun 2023
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Overcoming Disability Scholarship
2500 USD
Grant
12 Apr 2023
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1,000 Dreams Scholarship Fund
1000 USD
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30 Mar 2023
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Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship
2000 USD
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02 Apr 2023
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Workpuls Scholarship
2500 USD
Grant
30 May 2023
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18 countries / Merit-based
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Various benefits
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31 Mar 2022
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Aga Khan Foundation
United States
Knight Hennessy Scholarship Program
Various benefits
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12 Oct 2022
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Knight Hennessy Scholarship
30 countries
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
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The Smooth Movers
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
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ServiceScape
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
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15 Nov 2022
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ACES Education Fund
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The Lowther | Walker Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Jun 2023
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1500 USD
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09 Oct 2023
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Support Creativity Scholarship
1000 USD
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30 Apr 2023
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1000 CAD
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14 Apr 2023
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Various benefits
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30 Dec 2023
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10000 SEK
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31 May 2023
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1500 USD
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14 May 2023
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IMSOGLO Consortium Scholarship
2000 EUR
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30 May 2023
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The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
1500 USD
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30 Mar 2023
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Anonymous Hope Fund
3000 USD
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Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
8000 EUR
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