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Master of Fine Arts in Directing

The Catholic University of America

USA,District of Columbia

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 18,750/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

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USA, District of Columbia

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1887

Total Students: 5,059 +

Int. Students: 500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

620 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20064, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Fine Arts in Directing

Program Overview

In the graduate directing program we emphasize a collaborative approach to theater within an interdisciplinary context. We strive to give directing students the ability to work across a wide variety of genres, with a distinct voice and passion, as thinking, caring, professional theater artists.

Over the course of their three years of study at Catholic University, directing students will be challenged to evolve their dramatic imaginations. They will explore the role of the director as interpreter and auteur.

They will learn about style, develop the ability to work with classical texts, engage in new play development, have exposure to non-western theatrical styles, participate in varying modes of play creation, explore the interaction between music and theater, confront issues of language and translation, engage in intercultural theater projects, explore scenography and develop their choreographic sense. They will be exposed to various modes of performance oriented theater including site-specific theater, performance poetry, collage, meta-theater, and forms of deconstruction. The Directing program will work to situate directing students in internships on the local, national and international level during their course of study in order to aid the transition into the profession upon their graduation.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

14 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
may 2024		Not Available
may 2025		Not Available
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 18,750 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in The Catholic University of America

CAD 18,700 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

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

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

For Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 intakes, the scholarship criteria remain unchanged.
Starting Fall 2025, scholarship will still be up to 100%, but the updated criteria will be:
- Up to 70%: Merit Scholarship
- Up to 30%: Early Action Rewards

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.