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MFA in Directing - Academic and Schedule Information
Getting your degree:
In you last quarter of your third year you must complete the:
You can apply for your degree starting the first week of the quarter. They will ask if you're in a thesis program, and you are. For your thesis title, use this as a template:
- The Direction of PLAY TITLE by PLAYWRIGHT
You have until the last day of classes of the quarter to complete the on line application, but it will only
take you a couple of minutes so it would be great to file early
and get it done. No charge. Trying to file for your degree after the last day of classes will mean at least a $250 charge, plus delays.
Commencement registration starts in early May, and their web site (link below) has information on signing up to walk in the ceremony, reserving tickets for guests, etc. Commencement is entirely different from filing for your degree, signing up to go through Commencement will not work unless you have filed for your degree as above.
Satisfactory Progress and Attendance Guidelines
Graduate students must maintain satisfactory progress to stay in the program.
- Satisfactory progress toward the degree includes such things as continuing enrollment in the program; satisfactory completion of course work in a graduate program at a reasonable rate; a cumulative grade point average competitive in the program and, in any case, not less than the Graduate School minimum of 3.0; satisfactory and timely completion of examinations in the graduate program; and steady and substantial progress toward completion of a thesis, dissertation, or terminal project.
- Contribute with distinction to the academic and performance programs within the School of Drama.
- Produce tangible research and/or creative works which meet the approval of the School of Drama faculty.
- Satisfactory completion of course work in the manner outlined by School of Drama faculty.
- Satisfactory quarterly evaluation from faculty.
Attendance: Part of the rigor of the program rests on the assumption that the carefully selected actors and
directors are adult, responsible and dedicated. Further, the faculty assumes that taking advantage
of the total program will be the first priority of the students' time and efforts. The PTP is based
on an ensemble model. Every actor and director is to a considerable degree dependent on every
other actor and director being present, responsible and similarly dedicated as their fellows.
The most concrete and obvious indication of a student's dedication is punctuality and attendance.
Therefore, we enforce a studio, class, and rehearsal attendance policy based on professional
standards; one that is modeled on the Actors Equity Association rehearsal attendance rules. In
brief, all actors and directors in the program are expected to be in attendance, on time and ready
to work for all classes, costume fittings, TA and GSA assignments and called rehearsals.
Attendance is kept for each class. Any absences will be considered unacceptable unless under the
most extraordinary circumstances and cleared by the Head beforehand. If an actor becomes too
ill to attend classes or rehearsal they are expected to promptly call the Head and leave a message
of explanation with the office. If a student is seriously ill or contagious to others, he/she will not
be expected to participate in classes or rehearsals. Such decisions are made in conjunction with
the Head and on a case-by-case basis. Some proof of an illness-absence may be requested.
Routine doctor's appointments are to be arranged outside of class and rehearsal times.
Additionally, any individually arranged outside meetings or obligations must take place other
than during class and rehearsal time
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