

Classroom instruction offers the student practice in theory, history, conception, scripting, design, mechanics, fabrication with a variety of materials, and performance with different puppet types. Production work provides practical experience with performance styles, materials, and production development. The MFA in Puppetry is focused on preparing students for becoming creative and forward-thinking leaders in the Puppet Arts and requires a minimum of 60 credits. Completion of the MA normally requires two years. Production work provides practical experience with performance styles, materials, and production development. Classroom instruction offers the student practice in theory, history, conception, scripting, design, mechanics, fabrication with a variety of materials, and performance with different puppet types. Selection of courses is based on the student’s previous study and experience and in response to personal goals and future employment.
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The program is focused on preparing the student for professional work in the Puppet Arts. The MA in Puppetry requires a minimum of 30 credits, which are composed of a set of core courses in Puppet Arts plus electives from other areas of Dramatic Arts or other UConn departments. Students in the graduate programs come from diverse backgrounds, including undergraduate degrees in English Literature, Music, Acting, Dance, Technical Theatre, Graphic Arts, Sculpture, Costuming, Political Science, Religion and Philosophy.

The Puppet Arts are a crossroads of many disciplines. Graduate degrees in Puppet Arts guide students in becoming versatile, well-rounded puppet artists who have the knowledge and skills to pursue their own creative and professional paths.
