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Master of Fine Arts with a Specialization in Theatre Voice Pedagogy

The Department of Drama offers graduate programs leading to the degree of PhD in Performance Studies, Master of Fine Arts degrees in Theatre Design, Directing, Theatre Voice Pedagogy, and Theatre Practice, and Master of Arts in Drama degree.

Why Study This Program?

The Department offers students access to a range of professional facilities during their studies, including performance, workshop, rehearsal, and classroom space, libraries, graduate student offices, and access to computers and seminar rooms. The Timms Centre for the Arts provides a fully equipped, 289-seat proscenium theatre, a black box second playing space, theatre collections, props shop, production offices, wardrobe, dressing rooms, and a green room. The Fine Arts Building offers students the opportunity to study and work in a variety of studio and performance spaces.

Entrance Requirements

• The Departments minimum admission requirements for the MA degree are an undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution.
• The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.
• The Departments minimum admission requirements for the MFA degree are normally a four-year degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution.
• Applicants who do not meet the minimum admission requirements but who demonstrate exceptional scholarly, creative, or professional achievement may still be considered for admission.
• The Departments minimum admission requirements for the PhD degree are a Masters degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution.

Application Requirements

• Applicants to the MA and PhD programs are required to submit:
  • Curriculum Vitae/Resume
  • A recent writing sample on a drama-related topic
  • A research proposal
  • Three letters of recommendation
• Applicants to the MFA programs are required to have significant practical theatre experience and must also submit:
  • Letter of intent
  • Curriculum Vitae/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Portfolio
    • Directing: a portfolio including commentary and/or documentation of theatre work, and a directorial preparation
    • Theatre Design: a portfolio containing examples of freehand drawing, and any other artwork you may have done, or documentation of other theatre work
    • Theatre Practice: a portfolio or samples of commentary on your work in the performing arts
    • Theatre Voice Pedagogy: a portfolio which includes reviews or commentaries on your work in performance, coaching, or teaching
• Theatre Voice and Pedagogy applicants must also submit vocal preparation of a specific play.

Program Requirements

• Students are required to complete a minimum of 33 units in coursework and a thesis-equivalent, accompanied by a supporting document.
• Coursework (33 units):
  • DRAMA 601 - Methods and Tools of Research
  • Required courses will include practical experience in all elements of voice production, speech facility, dialect, and text interpretation in the context of theatre and public speaking
  • Studies in the medical side of voice with selected courses in Speech Pathology and Audiology
  • Courses will be selected in consultation with the MFA Voice or Grad Coordinator
• Thesis:
  • Registration in 900-level THES
  • The thesis-equivalent will consist of preparation and execution of a major vocal coaching assignment
• Ethics Requirement:
  • All MFA Theatre Voice Pedagogy students must meet the GPS Ethics and Academic Citizenship Training Requirement through the completion of INT D 710 by the end of the first term of registration in their degree program

Residence Requirement

• MFA in Theatre Voice Pedagogy candidates require a minimum period of residence of two years.

Length of Program

• The maximum time to complete the MFA program as set by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies is four years.

Tuition and Fees

• Graduate assistantships are available to qualified students.
• Graduate students are also eligible to compete for University and provincial scholarships.
• For general information, please visit the Tuition and Fees page on the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies site.

Scholarships and Financial Support

• The Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies administers over $29 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for graduate students, as well as financial and loan advising.
• Additional scholarships are also available for specific faculties and programs.