Virginia Commonwealth University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.F.A. - Theatre Pedagogy and Professional Theatre

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The MFA in Theatre Pedagogy Program is individually tailored to prepare the student to enter the field of teaching at the university or college level. The program boasts over 90 alumni that currently hold faculty positions at universities and colleges or key positions in education departments of major LORT theatres. The program allows the student to work with a faculty mentor in planning a two to three year curriculum integrating the practical application of teaching with that of well-rounded scholarly/academic training.

Building on a tradition for thoroughly training designers in professional standards and practices, students from the graduate program in Scenic Design regularly produce award-winning designs. Enrollment is kept intentionally low so that each student has the highly intensive and individualized attention that is the hallmark of the three-year mentorship program. A distinctive feature of the program is that students see their designs realized not only on the VCU mainstage but at other Richmond theatres as well.

Accreditation:

National Association of Schools of Theatre

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above