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PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•UCI Drama alumni serve as artistic directors, producers, and directors at more than 100 theatre companies nationwide
•Alumni are faculty at more than 75 institutions of higher learning
•Study with working professionals in conceptualization, theory, aesthetics, and collaboration
•No previous directing experience necessary — faculty seek creative thinkers passionate about the field
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Competitive admission — must complete Drama 184 (Directing) and direct a play in the Director Class Projects series as audition
•Can be admitted as early as winter quarter of freshman year
•Participate in directing studio classes with MFA Directing students
•Direct two full plays in the Director Class Projects series
•Opportunity for credit as assistant director on Main Season show or production intern with professional company
•Requires 3.2 overall GPA and 3.4 in directing courses
•U/RTA nomination and recommendation at graduation
•"Honors in Directing" notation on official transcript
Academic info
Snapshot
4.00
Avg GPA (W)
29%
Admit Rate
school-wide
86%
Grad Rate
30,197
Enrollment
$80,735
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$14,251
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$15,722
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$49,922
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$8,123
$30-48k$9,313
$48-75k$11,642
$75-110k$15,164
$110k+$30,546
Program info updated 3d ago
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•UCI Drama alumni serve as artistic directors, producers, and directors at more than 100 theatre companies nationwide
•Alumni are faculty at more than 75 institutions of higher learning
•Study with working professionals in conceptualization, theory, aesthetics, and collaboration
•No previous directing experience necessary — faculty seek creative thinkers passionate about the field
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Competitive admission — must complete Drama 184 (Directing) and direct a play in the Director Class Projects series as audition
•Can be admitted as early as winter quarter of freshman year
•Participate in directing studio classes with MFA Directing students
•Direct two full plays in the Director Class Projects series
•Opportunity for credit as assistant director on Main Season show or production intern with professional company
•Requires 3.2 overall GPA and 3.4 in directing courses
•U/RTA nomination and recommendation at graduation
•"Honors in Directing" notation on official transcript
Updated 3d ago
