Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting1

 

Courses in Specialization 54 hours
Master's Thesis 6 hours
Total: 60 hours

Required courses - 33 hours

TH A 5300 Dramatic Analysis
TH A 5301 Playwriting I
TH A 5302 Playwriting II
TH A 5321 Playwriting III
TH A 5322 Script Production2
TH A 5313 Dramatic Criticism
TH A 5323 Problems in Lighting, Costuming, and Scenery
TH A 5328 Special Problems in Playwriting
TH A 5341 Seminar in Dramatic Theory
TH A 5350 Seminar in Theatre Research Methods
TH A 5372 Dramaturgy

Electives - 21 hours, to be selected from:

TH A 5307 Advanced Practicum in Repertory Theatre I
TH A 5308 Advanced Practicum in Repertory Theatre II
TH A 5309 Seminar in Theatre History
TH A 5311 Advanced Directing
TH A 5312 Theatre Management or
      TH A 5316 Promotion in Theatre Arts or
      TH A 5317 Funding of Theatre Arts or
      TH A 5318 Advocacy for the Performing Arts
TH A 5321 Playwriting III3
TH A 5326 Seminar in Directing Methods
TH A 5327 Special Problems in Directing
TH A 5328 Special Problems in Playwriting
ENGL 5350 Studies in Drama
ENGL 5351 Studies in Film and Literature
ENGL 5370 Studies in Creative Writing
EM&C 7000 Independent Study in Writing Film or TV Scripts


1 In both the MFA and the PhD, during the first 4 semesters, the following courses should be taken in the order listed: THA 5300, THA 5301, THA 5302, THA 5321. Students entering mid year (January) or summer will take other courses their first semester and begin the playwriting sequence in the fall.
2 May substitute THA 5307 or 5308 if play produced during summer rep.
3 This topics course may be repeated for credit as appropriate.

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