CORE CREDITS (REQUIRED OF ALL MFA STUDENTS):
TH 680: Group Studio (3)
TH 730: Textual Analysis (3)
TH 793B: World Rep I (3)
TH 793D: World Rep II (3)
TH 699T: Thesis (3)
Subtotal: 15 core credits
AREA CREDITS (REQUIRED OF DIRECTING STUDENTS)
TH 750: Directing Studio (5 x 3-6 credits, depending on project/show)
TH 760, 761, or 762: Scenic, Lighting, or Costume Studio (3)*
TH 797: Performance Theory (3)
TH 698: Internship (6)
*Must be taken within first 3 semesters.
Note: Mainstage production assignments are credited via TH 750. Normally, students assistant direct in Year 1, and direct in Years 2 & 3.
Subtotal: 27-42 area credits
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE: 60
Sample Course of Study
(will vary according to student)
“A Schedule” Cohort
Fall, Year 1 Group Studio (3)
Textual Analysis (3)
Directing Studio (3)
Spring, Year 1
Directing Studio (3)
Production Assignment (3)
Design Studio (3)
Elective (3)
Summer: Internship?
credited to Fall, Year 2
Fall, Year 2
Directing Studio (3)
Production Assignment (3)
World Rep I (3)
Elective (3)
Spring, Year 2
Directing Studio (3)
Performance Theory (3)
Elective (3)
Summer: Internship?
credited to Fall, Year 3
Fall, Year 3
Internship (6)
World Rep II (3)
Elective (3)
Spring, Year 3
Directing Studio (3)
Thesis Show (3)
Elective (3)
“B Schedule” Cohort
Fall, Year 1
Group Studio (3)
Directing Studio (3)
World Rep I (3)
Spring, Year 1
Textual Analysis (3)
Directing Studio (3)
Production Assignment (3)
Elective (3)
Summer: Internship?
credited to Fall, Year 2
Fall, Year 2
World Rep II (3)
Directing Studio (3)
Design Studio (3)
Elective (3)
Spring, Year 2
Directing Studio (3)
Production Assignment (3)
Performance Theory (3)
Summer: Internship?
credited to Fall, Year 3
Fall, Year 3
Internship (6)
Elective (3)
Elective (3)
Spring, Year 3
Directing Studio (3)
Thesis Show (3)
Elective (3)