Overview

Program Description

The Theatre program at Purdue University has seven majors/concentrations: Theatre/Acting, Theatre/Audio Technology, Theatre/Costume Design, Theatre/Lighting Design, Theatre/Scenic Design, Theatre/Sound Design, and Theatre/Technical Direction.

The MFA program in acting offers intensive training in voice, movement, and acting, complemented by coursework in script analysis, theory and criticism, and directing, with multiple opportunities for applied work in production. The MFA programs in design and technology offer extensive coursework in design, crafts, and technology specific to each concentration area. The curricula in design foster the development of aesthetic responses to scripts and other source material through courses in script analysis and theory, as well as skills to collaborate as part of a production team, with applied work in production. Programs require a minimum of 60 credit hours.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Vocal Production for the Stage

Acting Technique

Vocal Physical Preparation

Advanced Problems in Acting

Creating a Character

Script Interpretation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Visual Arts Liberal Arts Theatre & Dance View 721 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts

Recommendation Letters

Statement of Purpose

Audition/Portfolio (usually through U/RTA)

Resume

Diversity Statement

Tuition Fee

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International

28794 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14397 USD per semester during 36 months.
National

28794 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14397 USD per semester during 36 months.
In-State

9992 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4996 USD per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for West Lafayette

1096 - 1774 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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