The MFA degree provides advanced study for students pursuing a career in Acting. Studio courses focus on the techniques necessary to develop and master technical skills. Graduate Liberal Arts courses promote the expression of ideas and effective communication utilizing visual, oral and written presentation skills. The program culminates with an independent final project. Students will graduate from the program equipped with a portfolio of work and prepared for professional opportunities in the field of Acting.
Successful completion of 63 units
Successful completion of Final Thesis Project
Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
Petition to Graduate (filed prior to last semester)
Note: Graduate students must receive a grade of “C” or higher in all coursework
Studio Studio Graduate Liberal Arts __________ 9 units
Directed Study Directed Study Graduate Liberal Arts __________ 9 units
WINTER Intersession
SPRING
Studio Studio Studio __________ 9 units
Directed Study Directed Study Elective __________ 9 units
FINAL PRESENTATION
Directed Study Directed Study __________ 6 units
JUNE Intersession
SUMMER
Studio Graduate Liberal Arts __________ 6 units
Elective Graduate Liberal Arts __________ 6 units
Totals
24 units
24 units
15 units
Master of Fine Arts Degree
NOTES
Graduation plans vary by individual degree progress
Graduate Academic Advisor approval is required for course loads exceeding 12 units for Fall and Spring semesters and exceeding 6 units for Summer semesters