The Master of Arts in Theatre provides developing theatre scholars, high school teachers and community college teachers the opportunity to strengthen skills and knowledge of theatre beyond the undergraduate level.
MA students will graduate with a deeper knowledge of theatre theory, history and practice and be able to apply critical thinking through research and creative work. MA students will develop dramaturgical skills through their work on productions while also understanding how to apply theoretical frames to their own creative practice.
MA students typically pursue a variety of goals: increasing specific theatrical skills, extending theatre skills into new areas, preparing for entrance into doctoral Theatre programs, or in the case of educators, expanding their expertise and credentials. Students may be admitted on either a full-time or part-time basis.
The Master of Arts in Theatre program offers a rigorous course of study of 39 credit hours minimum, culminating in the writing of a scholarly thesis. Of the 39 credit hours required for the degree, 30 credit hours are required core courses with the other 9 credit hours chosen from a specified list of elective Theatre courses offered by the School.
Total Credit Hours Required: 39 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree
Program Prerequisites
Students applying for entrance into the MA program must have successfully completed the following undergraduate courses or their equivalent: Script Analysis or Play Analysis, Theatre History or Dramatic Literature, Directing I.
Degree Requirements
Core
6 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- THE5910 - Research Methods in Theatre (3)
- THE5945L - Theatre Practicum I (1)
- THE5946L - Theatre Practicum II (1)
- THE6947L - Theatre Practicum III (1)
Concentration
15 Total Credits
- Complete 1 of the following
Theatre Studies Concentration - 15 Credit Hours- Complete the following:
- THE6507 - Dramatic Theory and Criticism (3)
- THE5205 - American Theatre (3)
- TPA5405 - Theatre Management (3)
- THE6086C - Careers in Professional Theatre (3)
- THE5307 - Contemporary Theatre Practice (3)
Musical Theatre Concentration - 15 Credit Hours- Earn at least 15 credits from the following:
- THE6308 - Script and Score Analysis (3)
- TPP6344 - Musical Theatre Directing (3)
- TPP5754 - Musical Theatre Voice I (2)
- TPP6755 - Musical Theatre Voice II (2)
- THE6756 - Methods of Teaching Drama (3)
- TPP5554C - Musical Theatre Dance I (2)
- THE6918 - Directed Research (1 - 99)
- TPP6933 - Acting Studio V (2)
Elective Courses
9 Total Credits
- Complete 1 of the following
Theatre Studies Concentration - 9 Credit Hours- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
- TPA5345C - 2D Computer Assisted Design for Theatre (2)
- TPA5346C - 3D Modeling for Theatre (2)
- THE5288 - Period Costumes, Architecture and Decor I (3)
- THE5289 - Period Costumes, Architecture and Decor II (3)
- TPA5885C - Puppetry (2)
- TPP5248C - Storytelling as a Theatrical Art Form (2)
- THE6756 - Methods of Teaching Drama (3)
- THE5385 - Dramatic Literature for Children (3)
- TPA5085C - Design Seminar for Theatre (2)
- TPP6247 - Theatre for Social Change (3)
- Other graduate-level courses may be permitted with school approval.
Musical Theatre Concentration - 9 Credit Hours- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
- THE5237 - Cultural Diversity in Theatre (3)
- THE5425 - Women in Theatre (3)
- THE6908 - Independent Study (1 - 99)
- THE5205 - American Theatre (3)
- THE5288 - Period Costumes, Architecture and Decor I (3)
- THE5289 - Period Costumes, Architecture and Decor II (3)
- THE5307 - Contemporary Theatre Practice (3)
- THE5385 - Dramatic Literature for Children (3)
- THE6507 - Dramatic Theory and Criticism (3)
- TPA5085C - Design Seminar for Theatre (2)
- TPA5345C - 2D Computer Assisted Design for Theatre (2)
- TPA5346C - 3D Modeling for Theatre (2)
- TPA5405 - Theatre Management (3)
- TPA5885C - Puppetry (2)
- TPP5248C - Storytelling as a Theatrical Art Form (2)
- TPP6247 - Theatre for Social Change (3)
- THE6086C - Careers in Professional Theatre (3)
- THE5215 - Global Theatre (3)
- Other graduate-level courses may be permitted with school approval.
Thesis
9 Total Credits
- Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
- THE6971 - Thesis (1 - 99)
Examination
0 Total Credits
- A comprehensive Theatre exam is administered to MA majors at the end of their course work. The department allows two attempts at a comprehensive exam.
Transfer and Residency
0 Total Credits
- Students without an earned master's degree can usually transfer up to 9 semester hours of credit into this program. A minimum of 30 credits must be taken at the University of Central Florida. Students must complete a residency requirement of at least two full-time consecutive semesters. A summer session may be counted toward the two consecutive semester requirement
Independent Learning
0 Total Credits
Grand Total Credits: 39
Application Requirements
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