MA Degree

Core Coursework

TA 600 Script Analysis
TA 610 Critical Theories and Performance
TA 730 Advanced Studies in Directing
TA 770 Seminar in Theatre (with appropriate DRAMATIC LITERATURE sub-title)
TA 771 Advanced Studies in Theatre History

Offered every year:

TA 770 Seminar in Theatre
TA 771 Advanced Studies in Theatre History

Offered every 2 years:

TA 600 Script Analysis
TA 610 Critical Theories and Performance
TA 730 Adv. Studies in Directing

EXPECTATIONS for MA CANDIDATES

Upon graduation it is expected that graduate students in this degree program will be prepared to undertake either an advanced degree program or a position requiring understanding of theatre history and literature. Additionally, the candidate would be able to conduct research and to analyze plays, to know playwrights, and to understand significant periods of theatrical activity. There is also an expectation that these individuals would be capable of sharing their knowledge both in oral and written form.

It is further expected the individual will gain additional skills in either a performance area or design & technology. This degree is a bridge from the undergraduate experience to the acquisition of a knowledge base that assures productive opportunities in gaining professional experience and/or advance degree work in the discipline.

UK Theatre Production Photo from Pride's Crossing by Tina Howe.

Pride's Crossing by Tina Howe

February 2000

Director: Russell Henderson

Scene Design: Gion DeFrancesco & Andrew Hall (BA Student)

Costume Design: Nelson Fields

Lighting Design: Gion De Francesco

The M.A. in Theatre at University of Kentucky affords a great deal of flexibility for the serious student of theatre studies. Focusing on an understanding of theory, dramatic literature and history of theatre, the M.A. is an excellent bridge to further study, either in a M.F.A. or Ph.D. program. The M.A. in Theatre requires a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate course work with a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher. Students are encouraged to seek courses in an allied subject (a total of 6 credit hours outside the Department of Theatre). These courses must have the approval of the student's advisor or the Director of Graduate Studies for theatre. Students may choose Plan A (Thesis and Oral Defense) or Plan B (comprehensive written and oral exams) to complete degree requirements. To enter this degree program, the candidate is required to have courses approximating those required for a B.A. degree in Theatre. Undergraduate courses may be required to fulfill deficiences.

Core Coursework TA 600 Script Analysis TA 610 Critical Theories and Performance TA 730 Advanced Studies in Directing TA 770 Seminar in Theatre (with appropriate DRAMATIC LITERATURE sub-title) TA 771 Advanced Studies in Theatre History

Offered every year: TA 770 Seminar in Theatre TA 771 Advanced Studies in Theatre History Offered every 2 years: TA 600 Script Analysis TA 610 Critical Theories and Performance TA 730 Adv. Studies in Directing

EXPECTATIONS for MA CANDIDATES Upon graduation it is expected that graduate students in this degree program will be prepared to undertake either an advanced degree program or a position requiring understanding of theatre history and literature. Additionally, the candidate would be able to conduct research and to analyze plays, to know playwrights, and to understand significant periods of theatrical activity. There is also an expectation that these individuals would be capable of sharing their knowledge both in oral and written form. It is further expected the individual will gain additional skills in either a performance area or design & technology. This degree is a bridge from the undergraduate experience to the acquisition of a knowledge base that assures productive opportunities in gaining professional experience and/or advance degree work in the discipline.