Pace University New York City , New York , United States Not ranked World ranking
Overview
For advanced preparation as an actor, director, or playwright, there is still only one drama school in New York City that is officially sanctioned and supervised by the legendary Actors Studio.
The curriculum of this MFA Actors Studio Drama School - Acting, Directing, and Playwriting MFA program at Pace University is designed and supervised in cooperation with the leadership of the Actors Studio.
A three-year program with three track options, it provides common and specialized courses to meet the needs of actors, directors, and playwrights individually and in collaboration as a repertory group.
Uniquely modern in its approach, the School is an ideal conservatory for aspiring actors who want to be prepared to tackle a broad range of both character and leading roles, and for budding directors and playwrights looking to develop their expertise using the collaborative Actors Studio philosophy and tradition.
Career
This program, moreover, offers workshops on auditioning, creating a strong resume, taking a great headshot, effective self-promotion, building industrial networks, and finding job opportunities.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Basic Technique
- Theater History
- Workshop
- The Craft Seminar
- The Observer Program
- Voice and Speech
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
91 alternative credits
- Actors: 102-115
- Directors: 107
- Playwrights: 91
Delivered
On Campus
More information
Go to the official programme websiteDisciplines
Theatre & Dance View 292 other Masters in Theatre & Dance in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. —
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. —
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 88 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application
- Application Fee
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Resume
- Personal Statement
- All Official Transcripts
Tuition Fee
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International
44528 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 44528 USD per year and a duration of 36 months. -
National
44528 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 44528 USD per year and a duration of 36 months.
Funding
Check the official programme website for information about funding options.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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