Theatre (Theatre for Youth and Community), MFA
Community, Creativity, Education, arts, children, theater, theatre
Do you have a passion for working with youth and an interest in activism, community, pedagogy and the performing arts? In this internationally respected program, you'll develop skills and knowledge in these areas under the mentorship of award-winning faculty.
In the Master of Fine Arts program in theatre with a concentration in theatre for youth and community, you study with distinguished faculty; you engage in comprehensive coursework; and you participate in hands-on experiences in all areas of theatre-making with, by, and for young people and communities. You hone your skills and knowledge in artistry, facilitation and pedagogy in a challenging and supportive atmosphere, developing advanced artistry, engagement and teaching expertise.
- College/school:
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: Tempe
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
60 credit hours including the required applied project course (THP 693), a written comprehensive exam and an oral comprehensive exam
Required Core (6 credit hours) Concentration (19 credit hours) Other Requirements (12 credit hours) Electives (17 credit hours) Culminating Experience (6 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information
THE 504 Studies in Dramatic Theory and Criticism (3)
THE 520 Theatre History and Literature (3)
THE 524 Advanced Studies in Theatre for Youth (3)
THE 581 Methods of Teaching Theatre (4) or THP 511 Methods of Teaching Drama (4)
THP 513 Touring Theatre (3)
THP 514 Projects in Community-based Theatre (3)
THP 582 Theatre for Social Change (3)
THP 611 Sites of Inquiry in Performance (3) or THP 618 Theatre for Youth Practicum (3)
THE 500 Research Methods (3)
THE 591 Seminar (3)
THE 598 Special Topics (3)
THP 684 Internship (3)
THP 693 Applied Project (6)
THE 598 Special Topics and elective courses are taken in consultation with Theatre for Youth and Community faculty.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S.
applicants | International
applicants | English
proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- School of Music, Dance and Theatre Application, along with a current curriculum vitae, statement of purpose and a work sample
- three letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Applicants should thoroughly review application deadlines and requirements on the department's website.
This highly competitive program accepts only a small number of students each year to provide highly individualized attention.
The statement of purpose should clearly explain the applicant's aesthetic and educational philosophies and future career goals. After reading the statement, the faculty should understand not only the applicant's current passions but also why the theatre for youth and community program at ASU would be an appropriate fit to meet the student's educational, practical and scholarly goals. The program accepts thoughtful, well-informed artists, scholars, educators and citizens.
The three letters of recommendation should be from professionals familiar with the applicant's work.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 01/15 | Final |
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Create new performances, processes and solutions in their core areas of practice (including theatre for and with youth, education and curriculum design, community-based theatre, civic practice, applied theatre and theatre for social justice).
- Apply relevant theoretical and critical frames for the assessment of theatre and drama for and with youth and communities in relevant contexts such as K-12 schools, universities, professional and amateur theatres, community centers and applied theatre contexts.
- Apply key skills, discourses and organizational strategies of their chosen area of specialization to the creation of new projects or partnerships with existing organizations, such as schools, arts organizations, government entities or other relevant partners.
Graduates are prepared to be engaged and innovative leaders in a variety of careers in diverse settings and industries, including:
- arts entrepreneurship
- community arts
- elementary, secondary and tertiary education systems
- professional theater
- youth theater
Examples of careers include:
- activist
- director
- facilitator
- organizer
- practitioner
- specialist
- teacher
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