Overview

Student in the Design program from University of Maryland must present and pass three formal design portfolio reviews, at the conclusion of their second, fourth, and sixth semesters in the program. In addition, portfolio interviews take place at the end of the first, third, and fifth semesters.

Design portfolios include studio projects as well as fully realized academic and professional scenic, costume, or lighting designs. The fourth semester portfolio review will include an evaluation of a pre-thesis design project (usually a fully realized design, but may include independent study design projects). The pre-thesis design project, in preparation for the thesis, will include a written component. Successful completion of the portfolio reviews will result in the assignment of the thesis project.

Opportunities for students

M.F.A students typically design three or four productions in our main season during their three years in residence. The first year of study includes several assistant design assignments. We plan our productions at least one semester in advance; therefore, there is a good possibility that students will be designing their first main season production in the spring semester of the first year. We produce five main season shows and approximately five student produced productions per academic year. M.F.A. students also have the opportunity to work with our award-winning faculty on professional projects within the Washington metropolitan theatre community, as well as work in regional theatres, off-Broadway and Broadway.

Programme Structure

Modules included:

History of Fashion

History of Architecture and Decor

Theory of Visual Design in Scenery / Scenography

Theory of Visual Design for the Performing Arts / Master Class

Teaching for Theatre

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-14 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate application

Transcripts

Statement of purpose

Letters of recommendation

Program/Department supporting documents (as applicable)

Non-refundable application fee ($75) for each program to which an applicant applies

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

56340 USD / year

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Out-of-State

56340 USD / year

≈ 56340 USD / year
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In-State

26340 USD / year

≈ 26340 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

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