Master of Arts in Theater Instruction
Learn to incorporate elements of drama and theater into kindergarten聽through grade 12 classrooms with the Master of Arts in Theater Instruction in the School of Theater, Film and Media Arts at 51动漫. Designed for professional educators with certification in any subject and drama teachers, this graduate degree program provides students with the expertise necessary to increase engagement in the classroom through the performance arts.
The Theater Instruction MA is ideal for
- current drama teachers who hold the ;
- drama teachers who wish to pursue endorsement;
- educators in any subject; and
- teachers seeking to advance in their school or district.
Through the curriculum, you鈥檒l form a deep understanding of the theater production process and pedagogical methods for teaching drama to kindergarten聽through grade 12 students, including instructional strategies and student-centered practices. You鈥檒l also focus on all facets of drama and theater, such as 聽
- acting,
- design and technology,
- directing,
- history,
- musical theater, and
- production and management.
The curriculum is offered in a hybrid format to accommodate students鈥� professional schedules. Some in-person meetings are held on 51动漫鈥檚 Main Campus, while most courses are held online. Intensive, on-campus semesters are also offered across two summer sessions.
The Theater Instruction MA program is part of a nationally accredited . It is led by distinguished , many of whom have decades of professional experience in all areas of theater, including acting, direction and production design, in cities such as Chicago, New York City and Philadelphia. Faculty members also have experience teaching drama and theater techniques to students of all ages and experience levels.
