Program Overview
The Master of Fine Art-Dramatic Writing at Carnegie Mellon University is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Master of Fine Art-Dramatic Writing programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 33,490 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Pittsburgh, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Fine Art-Dramatic Writing programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'The Dramatic Writing Option is focused on collaboration, intellectual vision, and experimentation. Students receive constant feedback during playwriting and screenwriting workshops, along with critiques from distinguished guest faculty and guest artists.\', \'Central to the curriculum is Theater Lab, in which writers, directors, and actors from across the School of Drama collaborate throughout the year to create new plays.\', "The MFA culminates in the New Works Series, in which new plays by graduate playwrights receive full productions, performed by the School of Drama\'s acclaimed student actors.", \'All dramatic writing MFA candidates have the opportunity to teach undergraduate courses in playwriting or screenwriting.\', \'For more than two decades, the Shubert Foundation has underwritten Dramatic Writing scholarships at Carnegie Mellon University. The program has longstanding ties to Pittsburgh\\x92s City Theatre, which is devoted to the production and commissioning of new plays. There are many possibilities for collaboration with the new-media initiatives taking place across Carnegie Mellon University, which is recognized as a world leader in arts and technology.\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A graduate application form submitted online.
- A personal statement of your educational and professional aspiration which addresses why you are pursuing this line of study, what you hope to gain from graduate school, and your artistic influences, interests and professional goals. Two to three pages should be sufficient length.
- Three letters of recommendation from people who are familiar with your work
- Official transcripts of all college work (sent directly from institutions)
- $100 application fee (payable to Carnegie Mellon University) or submitted electronically.
- For Dramatic Writing: one full-length play (or screenplay). Only PDF files will be accepted.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 33,490 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 33,490 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Carnegie Mellon University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, United States
Carnegie Mellon University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months