• Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Design at the University of Alberta allows students to complete this course in 2 years.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • This program is an intensive studio design course consists of numerous studio and practical opportunities to develop and refine student's skills in lighting, costume, and set design.
  • Students get the opportunity to do some specific courses in Costume, Lighting, and Scenic Painting Techniques.
    The program normally consists of 2-year and can be completed in a 1-year if students fulfill all qualifications need.
  • In this program, students learn about:
    • how to be a professional theatre designer
    • drawing and painting techniques
    • graphic presentation skills
    • artistic collaboration and communication
    • time management
    • portfolio development and presentation
  • Individualized interaction with faculty theatre design specialists, and a highly experienced team of production technicians, wardrobe staff, and administrators.
  • MFA students at design lights, sets, or costumes for 3 productions of varying style and scale, and they are responsible for the total production design of a UofA Studio Theatre main stage production as their thesis project.
  • University provides small class sizes allow for maximum contact between students and professors and encourage collaboration between students.
  • There are 20 full-time faculty experts with eminent professional theatre credentials and research records.
  • The graduate students are encouraged to apply for and are assisted in nominations for general awards, including the SSHRC Awards, FGSR Travel Awards, and others.
  • The department also provides different types of facilities like a highly experienced team of theatre, administrators, and production technicians.
  • Job opportunities after MFA in Theatre Design are Actor, Choreographer, Dancer, etc and the average salary goes up to 42,010 USD.