Brigham Young University - Provo Department of Theatre and Media

D-581 Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC)
Provo, Utah 84602
801.422.4636

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts Education
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Art Studies
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre (Music Dance Theatre)
Master of Art in Media and Performance Studies

About the program

The BYU Theatre program is designed to educate students in a basic foundation of dramatic literature, theatre history, theory, and performance skills as either an actor, director, designer, dramaturg, educator, historian, or playwright, along with techniques in all areas of theatre design technology and production. The BYU Media Arts program is designed to educate students in a basic foundation of film history, theory, and criticism, along with the fundamental production competencies in film, new media, or animation. Areas of emphasis include critical studies (film, media literacy, and new media), media arts fiction production (directing, editing, producing, and screenwriting), and non-fiction production (directing, producing, and editing). The TMA Graduate program is a scholarly two-year degree, and students should be in residence for the duration of the program. The coursework consists of core courses in media and performance studies supplemented by electives chosen by the student in conjunction with her/his advisor. The program wraps up with comprehensive exams and the writing of a solid scholarly thesis.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): The acceptance rate for the Music Dance Theatre (MDT) program at Brigham Young University's Department of Theatre and Media Arts is around 10–12%. This program is considered the most difficult to get into at BYU

Faculty

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Benjamin Media Arts Critical Studies Area Head Duncan
Dean Associate Professor Jensen
Amy Associate Dean
Professor Jensen
Kimball Assistant Professor Larsen
Darl Professor Parkin
Jeff Media Arts Fiction Production Area Head
Teaching Professor Larsen
Darl Professor Loosli
Kelly Teaching Professor Russell
Tom Teaching Professor Christopherson
Scott Media Arts Nonfiction Production Area Head Barber
Brad Associate Chair
Associate Professor Hollingshaus
Wade Department Chair
Theatre Arts Studies Area Head
Associate Professor Gunn
Tony Visiting Assistant Professor Jones
Megan Sanborn Professor Nelson
George Professor Kraczek
Michael Associate Chair
Assistant Professor Scanlon
Rory Design/Tech Area
Professor Wright
Dennis Assistant Professor Breinholt
Stephanie BFA Acting Area Head
Assistant Professor Houghton
Adam Associate Chair
Associate Professor M
David Associate Professor Ashworth
Julia Theatre Education Area Head
Assistant Teaching Professor Peterson
Kris Assistant Teaching Professor Jensen
Professor

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