If you\u2019re a professional artist seeking to deepen, expand, and challenge your own practices, consider joining the vibrant community at Boston University. BU School of Theatre offers MFA Degrees in Directing, Scenic Design, Lighting Design, Sound Design, Costume Design, Costume Production, Technical Direction and Production Management; as well as an Artisan Certificate in Scenic Painting.<\/p>\n
The graduate program is rigorous and selective in order to cultivate a collaborative cohort that works together in both the classroom, and in performance spaces. Students are supported and encouraged to engage with the greater Boston network through personalized Faculty mentorships, Assistantship opportunities, and our Professional Theater Initiatives.<\/p>\n
To get started on your application, visit the BU CFA Graduate Application<\/a>.\u00a0 All application materials should be uploaded there electronically.\u00a0If you require assistance with the BU application fee due to financial hardship, please contact arts@bu.edu<\/a> to request a fee waiver code.<\/p>\n Applicants must also submit their Artistic Portfolio materials, which vary by degree, via our School of Theatre Acceptd<\/a> page.\u00a0 Please visit the Graduate Application Process<\/a> page for degree-specific portfolio considerations.<\/p>\n Additionally, applicants can choose to attend URTA’s Auditions & Interviews<\/a>.\u00a0 If attending URTA, please know that you will still need to upload your materials to our Acceptd page in order to complete your application.<\/p>\n Applications received after these deadlines will be reviewed on a space-available basis.<\/em><\/p>\n Visit our <\/span>English Proficiency Requirements page<\/a>\u00a0for testing requirements by program.<\/span><\/p>\n For any questions, email the School of Theatre<\/a> or call us at 617-353-3390.<\/p>\n Select your desired degree to learn more!<\/p>\n MFA Costume Design<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n MFA Costume Production<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n MFA Directing<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n MFA Lighting Design<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n MFA Production Management<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n MFA Scene Design<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Artisan Certificate Scene Painting<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n MFA Sound Design<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n MFA Technical Production<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Learn more about the graduate application processes, requirements, and steps based on the program of interest.<\/span><\/p>\n Graduate Application Process<\/a><\/p>\n To get started on your application, visit the BU CFA Graduate Application<\/a>.<\/p>\n International applicants must prove proficiency in English.<\/p>\n English Proficiency Requirements<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n The School of Theatre expects to substantially fund most accepted graduate students.\u00a0 Accepted graduate students may receive up to a full-tuition scholarship, assistantship, and stipend.<\/p>\n\n
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