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Master of Fine Arts in Theatre - Directing

University of South Dakota - Vermillion Campus

USA,South Dakota

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 12,768/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 38

Application Fee

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USA, South Dakota

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1862

Total Students: 9,464 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

414 E Clark St, Vermillion, SD 57069, United States

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Scholarships
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Master of Fine Arts in Theatre - Directing

Program Overview

Students of stage directing at USD are training to be interpretive artists and educators. You are expected to develop a high level of skill in text analysis, interpersonal communication and the director's tools for effective storytelling, while also attaining a broad knowledge of theatre and its companion arts. In addition to focused instruction in acting, directing and design, you are encouraged to develop an understanding of how the present and the past intersect so that they may help others discover the common threads which link human experience.

Theatre - Directing

As a theatre graduate student pursuing the director specialization, you'll take graduate-level classes on directing, performance, stage management, script analysis, voice dynamics and others that allow you to customize your program of study to match your career goals. In addition, you'll receive a high level of individualized instruction, opportunities to direct in the arena season of plays and, in most instances, the opportunity to direct a main-stage production as part of your culminating project. All MFA directing candidates must stage manage two approved productions and direct three approved productions.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Portfolio Required

Yes

Program Intakes

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

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 38

Tuition Fee

CAD 12,768 per year

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

Living Cost in University of South Dakota - Vermillion Campus

CAD 10,000 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 - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 71
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
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: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

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.