Admissions

Theatre (Design and Technical Theatre), MFA

How to Apply

First, follow the graduate steps to apply.

Then, submit to the department:

  1. Those students primarily interested in design must submit a design portfolio which contains sketches, renderings, graphics, floor plans, elevations, plots, color/fabric swatches, and photographs of productions, revealing the applicant’s creative ability in the chosen area or areas of design.
  2. Those students primarily interested in technical theatre must submit a portfolio which contains evidence of technical direction and management experiences in scenic, lighting, or costume technology and design.
  3. A resume which contains documentation of participation in not less than five full-length theatrical productions.
  4. Two letters of recommendation attesting to the candidate's academic, professional and personal qualifications from academic or professional theatre sources.

Fall 2013 Deadline   

Step 1: CSUMentor Application—March 1
Step 2 and 3: File Completion—April 1

All application materials including departmental requirements must be submitted by the file completion date.

Spring Deadline

Domestic Applicants: Closed
International Applicants: Closed