Theatre, M.F.A.

(MFATH)

(Specializations in Acting; Costume Technology and Design; Properties Technology; Scenic Technology and Design).

The departmental-level academic course plan for each student will be developed in consultation with and approved by the student’s graduate advisory committee. The committee will include the student’s major advisor and at least two additional members of the graduate faculty such that the LSU Graduate School’s requirements for graduate committees are satisfied.

The curricular requirements include:

MFA (specialization in Acting)

• Two consecutive years of residency including summer sessions.
• 71 credit hours exclusive of thesis credit.
• Minimum of six credit hours in THTR 8000 Thesis Research (1-12 per sem.) .
• Thesis project focused on the preparation, rehearsal and performance of a significant role.

MFA (specializations in Costume Technology and Design; Properties Technology; Scenic Technology and Design)

• Three consecutive years of residency.
• 67 credit hours exclusive of thesis credit.
• Minimum of six credit hours in THTR 8000 Thesis Research (1-12 per sem.) .
• Thesis project focused on a topic pertaining to the field or on a primary position on a Mainstage production.