Master of Fine Arts - Theatre Practice (Thesis-based)

University of Alberta

We endeavour to foster in students a unique combination of practical and critical skills, with an adventurous, visionary attitude. Students are stimulated to examine the nature of theatre itself - its form and content. Our goal is to challenge our students to think independently, to develop their innate qualities of resourcefulness, innovation and imagination.We value leadership. Our graduate students assume key leadership roles on the creative teams which plan and realize the many productions presented in the department and are well prepared to take on leadership roles when they graduate.Our department features live performance as the site of interaction and integration of all aspects of the discipline of theatre all graduate students participate in this culture of research and creative activity. A lively interplay between programs enriches the student experience beyond the scope of any one program.A project-based degree offering advanced training for artists in the field of theatre. The prospective student defines his/her area of specialization and designs an individual program of study based on his/her professional goals, in consultation with a Department of Drama faculty advocate (a specialist in the proposed area of study).