Master of Fine Arts, Directing
General Information
The goal of the M.F.A. programs in acting and directing is to train artists to enter the profession equipped with skills to prepare them for major genres in theatre. The faculty believes in an eclectic teaching approach to hone creative and technical skills for the performance and interpretation of realism, non-realism and the classics. Guest artist seminars on Acting for the Camera and Professional Development are also offered periodically.
Casting opportunities begin upon entering the program. The Department of Theatre and Drama produces a season of 8 main stage productions. Additional summer casting opportunities are available at the Brown County Playhouse.
Courses
| T442 |
Directing II (3 cr.)
Emphasis on detailed script analysis.
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| T443 |
Directing III (3 cr.)
Directing selected scenes from plays of various periods and styles, with emphasis on overall production concept.
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| T500 |
Research Methods and Materials (3 cr.)
Methods and materials of theatre research, principles of scholarly investigation, strategies of production research, criticism, and analysis of the drama in production. Must be taken during the first term of residence.
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| T542 |
Studies in Directing I (3 cr.)
History and analysis of major theories of directing.
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| T543 |
Studies in Directing II (1) (3 cr.)
Detailed method of developing concept for realistic playscripts, standard system of script analysis, research exercises in production history, in historical context, and in pertinent literature, ability to identify and articulate conventions of realistic drama and theatre, ability to identify and articulate individual elements of realistic styles in acting and design, practical exercises to translate actions onto the stage to realize a particular concept and style.
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| T543 |
Studies in Directing II (2) (3 cr.)
Detailed method of developing concept for classical playscripts, standard system of script analysis, research exercises in production history, in historical context, and in pertinent literature, ability to identify and articulate conventions of certain classical genres, research exercises in a period's manners, dress, politics, religious belief, music, art, and architecture, ability to identify and articulate elements of "elevated" style.
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| T543 |
Studies in Directing II (3) (3 cr.)
Ability to devise systematic approach to analysis of a modern or contemporary play whose form, structure, and conventions are apparently unique, method for developing a clear concept for such a play, practical exercises in creating a specific style in which to realize such a concept.
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| T897 |
M.F.A. Thesis (cr. arr.)
maximum of 10 credit hours may be taken.
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* A minimum of 2 courses from the following 6 courses, to be decided in consultation with advisor:
| T521 |
Studies in Acting II (1) (3 cr.)
Theory and practice. Realism.
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| T521 |
Studies in Acting II (2) (3 cr.)
Theory and practice. Classic drama.
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| T521 |
Studies in Acting II (3) (3 cr.)
Theory and practice. Modern and contemporary non realism.
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| T522 |
Studies in Acting III (1) (3 cr.)
Techniques of acting realism, including script analysis, scoring a role, conventions of realistic playscripts, subtext, playing actions, concentration, character studies from life, and improvisation.
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| T522 |
Studies in Acting III (2) (3 cr.)
Techniques of acting Shakespeare, including facility with blank verse, scansion, conventions of Shakespearean playscripts, scoring long speeches and soliloquies, breath control.
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| T522 |
Studies in Acting III (3) (3 cr.)
Techniques of acting modern and contemporary drama, including analysis of unique playscripts, unfamiliar conventions, new character building techniques new rehearsal techniques, finding character and action in "plotless" playscripts.
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Requirement
- A minimum of one semester of Voice and Speech
- A minimum of one semester of Movement
- 3 major directing projects in production, the final one being the thesis project staged on the Indiana University Theatre mainstage.
- 6 credit hours in the areas of theatre history, dramatic theory, and dramatic literature. 3 credit hours must be in dramatic theory.
- Serve as assistant director to faculty director
- Serve as stage manager to faculty director
- Oral examination of the M.F.A. reading list during the final year
- Recommended courses:
- T434 Historic Costume for the Stage (3 cr.)
- T528 Studies in Stage Scenery (History of Decor section) (3 cr.)
Questions? For more information, contact:
Dale McFadden
Head of Acting and Directing Program
Indiana University
mcfadden@indiana.edu
812-855-4080
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