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Dec 09, 2025
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2025-2026 University Catalog
Theatre: Technical Direction Concentration, MFA
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About the Program
The MFA program in Technical Direction in Purdue University’s Department of Theatre prepares students for fulfilling careers in professional or educational theatre and the entertainment industry. Graduates enter the industry with exceptional skills to enable them to function as technical leaders and managers, from communication to estimating, drafting to technical design, with an exposure to the engineering concepts and practices that support the creation of safe structures, machines, and control systems. Program Website Program Requirements
60 Credits RequiredRequired Courses (60 credits)
Core Courses (30 credits)
Students should take all six courses of the variable titles under THTR 555. Specialization Courses (21 credits)
The courses listed are suggestions only. Any courses related to Theatre Technology which support the needs of the student are possibilities depending on availability and approval of the graduate committee. Tutorial Internship (3 credits)
Students must register for THTR 669 for a Tutorial Internship in the Fall of their 3rd year. Terminal Project Course (6 credits)
MFA students must register for THTR 697 in the Fall and Spring of their 3rd year and complete a terminal project. The culmination of students’ time at Purdue will come in the form of technical direction for a production with a extensive and complex scenic elements. This work will form the basis for their Terminal Project or Thesis. GPA Requirements
Only 6 credit hours of courses below the 500 level, and within the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, can be counted toward the 60 credit hour minimum. The Graduate School defines “Department” as “Visual and Performing Arts,” not “Division of Theatre.” A case can be made for lower-level courses from other areas of the University, such as Engineering, Apparel Technology, or the Business School. The Graduate School accepts the argument that a theatre person might need a course in, for example, accounting, but would not be prepared or allowed to take a graduate-level accounting course. Graduate Programs Disclaimer
- The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Students should consult with their advisor/department for more information.
- Not all graduate programs may be actively recruiting students and course modality availability may vary.
- Please refer to the Explore Graduate Programs website for a list of currently available graduate programs.
- Transfer credit policy: Credits earned for graduate study at other universities (both domestic and international) may be applied toward an advanced degree. Only credit hours associated with graduate courses for which grades of B- or better were obtained will be eligible for transfer. Any additional conditions under which credit transfers may be made are determined by the various departments.
- Comparative information about Purdue University and other U.S. educational institutions is also available through the College Navigator tool, provided by the National Center for Education Statistics, and through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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