Overview
The faculty of the Professional Director Training Program seek directing students with demonstrated talent and clear potential for absorbing the skills required of a first rate theatre director. We look for students with an instinct for telling stories visually, who have a grasp of the actor's and designers' processes, who have a passion for ideas, language, visual art, music and a solid foundation in dramatic literature and theory; in short, we are looking for those who will become tomorrow's leading directors.
The Directing program at the University of Washington is based on the premise that the best training for directors is to direct under the guidance of several master teachers.
The classes and training include work in a range of types and styles of dramatic work including realistic, nonrealistic, classical and contemporary plays. The overall aim of the program is to provide students with the practical skills necessary to reveal, clearly and fully, the potential of any given text. By the time they finish their degree we expect them to be effective collaborators with actors and designers. We also strive to enable our students to expand their artistic ideas in a way that provides them with a basis for a life-long determination to fulfill and effectively reveal their artistic ideas.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Directing Seminar
- Suzuki and Viewpoints
- Acting Process
- Design Studio
- Clowning, Games, and Play
- Yoga/Contact
- Text Analysis
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
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Theatre & Dance View 291 other Masters in Theatre & Dance in United StatesAcademic requirements
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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). —
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. 120 (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
- Directing application form and $60 fee - You may pay with check or money order, payable to UW School of Drama, or with credit card.. This fee is separate from that due to the Office of Graduate Admissions (see B below).
- A current résumé of training and experience in your field.
- A statement of purpose including educational and professional goals.
- Three letters of recommendation. Each recommendation must state whether the letter is or is not available for review by the applicant. These may be sent directly to the School of Drama or included in your application.
- One set of unofficial transcripts.
- A directorial analysis of a play or opera
Tuition Fee
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International
18978 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9489 USD per semester and a duration of 36 months. -
National
10588 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5294 USD per semester and a duration of 36 months.
Funding
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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