E-mail: theatrefilm@bgsu.edu
The Master of Arts Program in Theatre at Bowling Green State University is designed to provide students with fundamentals essential for the development of independent thought and expression, ingredients necessary for creative scholarship and artistry in the theater. Students are afforded a basic understanding of theatre and performance history, theory, criticism, and research methods and their application to practical work in theatre. Students may pursue one of two courses of study: the M.A. Thesis Track (i.e., Plan I), or the M.A. Portfolio Track (i.e., Plan II).
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Master’s degree, students in the Theatre program are expected to be able to:
- Analyze diverse performance texts from various historical periods and cultural backgrounds.
- Demonstrate fluency in the theories, criticisms, and research methodologies in the interdisciplinary fields of theatre and performance.
- Use performance as the site and process for critical, cultural, and historical understandings.
- Develop skills in theatre design and technologies.
- Develop the ability to collaborate in theatre production as a dramaturg, actor, director, designer and/or technician.
- Communicate and present knowledge as a scholar-artist-citizen in professional formats.
- Develop teaching skills
- Develop and carry out advanced scholarly and creative research.
Admission Requirements
Documents required:
- Submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Exam
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Professional Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- Writing Sample
Application Requirements
Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements
International Application Information
Degree Requirements
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