Admissions for Design for Theater and Entertainment Media MFA

Although we receive hundreds of applications from talented lighting designers each year, UCLA Theater will NOT be accepting applications to our MFA Program in Lighting Design for 2010.

The Design for Theater and Entertainment Media MFA is a three year program offering advanced professional training in three artistic areas: Scenic Design, Costume Design, and Sound Design.

All the Theater, Film and Television degree programs are full-time, day-time programs. We only accept students for the Fall Quarter, and this admissions information is for Fall Quarter 2010 (our next admissions period).

APPLICATION POSTMARK DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1, 2009

1. Complete and submit the online UCLA Graduate Division application. Make sure to indicate Theater as your major, and MFA as your degree.
2. Complete and submit the online Departmental application
3. Complete and submit the following application materials to: Natasha Levy, UCLA Department of Theater, 103 E. Melnitz, Box 951622, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1622. (Please visit UCLA Graduate Admissions for all forms.)
   • An interview may be required, at which time large design exhibits can be shown to demonstrate evidence of ability and creative work appropriate to your emphasis such as: sketches, renderings, photographs, production books, plots, technical papers, reviews, or other appropriate exhibits.
     
     NOTE: All Costume Design applicants must submit drawing samples to the UCLA Theater Department at the address above.
   • Two official copies of each college/university transcript.
   • Supplementary Forms
   • Statement of Purpose
   • Three Letters of Recommendation
   • Cross-Reference Sheet, if applicable
   • Resume of training and experience in theater or other related work
4. If an international applicant, please view additional requirements at UCLA Graduate Admissions page on Requirements for International Applicants