Master of Fine Arts in Drama - Design

The School of Theatre offers the MFA in drama with a concentration in Design. The MFA is a terminal master’s degree designed to develop individual artistry and provide advanced, specialized training in theatre Design. The MFA is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre. Our graduate program offers rich and varied experiences that combine theory and practice and demands the development of skills and talents. Curricular offerings are matched by an extensive co-curricular program that includes opportunities to participate in the school’s extensive theatre production program, including UNCG Theatre and N.C. Theatre for Young People.UNC Greensboro is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).The School of Theatre is a member of numerous theatre organizations, including USITT, SETC, TCG, and AATE.

In addition to the application materials required by the Graduate School applicants must submit a detailed resume of theatre experience and participate in an interviewActing concentration applicants are required to audition Music Direction for Musical Theatre concentration applicants are required to audition and interview and applicants to the Design and the Theatre for Youth concentrations must submit a portfolio Please contact individual programs for specific program requirementsAdmission to the Schools degree programs is very competitive Marginal compliance with the requirements does not automatically imply admissionStudents entering the program normally have an undergraduate degree in Theatre with a strong background in the concentration they wish to pursue Exceptions are occasionally made for students with significant professional or practical experience For the Design concentration an undergraduate degree in a related field may be acceptable Students admitted without the appropriate undergraduate background will be expected to complete remedial work in addition to normal degree requirementsThe Graduate School requires a course-by-course evaluation report showing completion of a bachelors and a graduate degree if required by the program that is equivalent to a US degree from an international college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or Commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned.Students enter Graduate School with no academic standing and are expected to earn at least a GPA of 3.0 in their first semester to be placed in Academic Good Standing Continuing students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in all graduate course work at UNCG to remain in Academic Good Standing.Academic Transcripts - For US transcripts please follow the normal protocol from your institution when ordering official transcripts For Undergraduate Admissions the International Recruitment and Admissions Office accepts stamped copies of high school transcripts from US community colleges.IBT TOEFL 79 TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition score report also accepted same score and paper based - 550.IELTS 6.5 IELTS Indicator also accepted same band score.Duolingo English Test DET - 110.ELS - 112 score report.Kaplan International Higher Intermediate Level.ELPs must not be more than 2 years old from the date of application submission.