该系的目标是在为MFA学位的候选人提供培训时，旨在为有才华的学生提供成为熟练工匠的工具，机会和技能。对美术的精通要求在创造力的环境中进行培训，以平衡知识和实际经验。孟菲斯大学为这样的环境提供了专门的教职员工，丰富的创作机会以及剧院艺术家掌握其艺术的各种资源。戏剧合作与风格，戏剧理论与批评以及戏剧文学分析。三年计划的进度也很相似：每位艺术家都完成了一系列执行项目，以开发特定技能，发挥长处和克服弱点。其中包括两个主要项目：实习和实习。其他项目将由研究生顾问委员会分配或批准。每年，MFA候选人都需要向教职人员小
The Department of Theatre & Dance at the University of Memphis fosters the development of our students on an individual basis. We offer a BFA in Theatre with concentrations in performance, musical theatre, dance, dance science and design and technical production as well as an MFA in Theatre with concentrations in directing and design and technical production. We tailor our program to your needs. We are large enough to offer dynamic performance, design, and crew opportunities both in the classroom and in our four performances spaces.<br><br>We also create an intimate community for intense one-on-one learning opportunities. Our diverse faculty nurtures the individual progress of each student, be they a budding costume designer, a musical theatre performer, or stage manager. We are both a generalized program (where students can explore all areas of theatre) and a specialized one (where students can hone an area of focus).<br>The goal of the department, when training a candidate for the MFA degree, is to provide the tools, opportunities and skills for the talented student to become a master craftsman. The mastery of a fine art requires training in a creative environment that balances intellectual insight with practical experience. The University of Memphis provides such an environment with a dedicated faculty, ample opportunities to produce, and a variety of resources for theatre artists to master their art. Theatrical Collaboration and Style, Dramatic Theory and Criticism, and Analysis of Dramatic Literature. The progression through the three year program is also similar: each artist completes a series of executed projects to develop specific skills, implement strengths and overcome weaknesses. Two main projects included are the Internship and Practicum. Other projects will be assigned or approved by the graduate advising committee. Each year, MFA candidates are required to present their portfolio to a faculty panel to maintain their status in the degree program. The final project for all candidates is the completion of a comprehensive exam.