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Master of Fine Arts in Devised Performance

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Devised Performance program is designed to train and launch the next generation of theatre professionals, adroit in creating original theatre with a rigorous attention to quality using all the materials at their disposal: their bodies, voices, imaginations and skills in collaboration and in creating surprising and arresting moments of live performance. The mission of the program is to expand and nourish the local, national, and international communities of forward-thinking theatre artists and to encourage the creation of groundbreaking original work.

The Devised Performance program erases the lines of artistic ownership in theatre, and transforms the traditional norms and power structures central to the current regional theatre environment. Instead of working with pre-established texts, the program advocates creativity as dialogue rather than monologue; theatre-makers work together in an improvisational framework to create characters and performance texts wholly “owned” by creative ensembles. Rather than building new work around the spoken or written word, the program focuses intensively on the body and a physical approach to creating characters and theatrical ideas.

The five-semester curriculum leverages a variety of disciplines and offers several channels of exploration in movement, voice, improvisation, and ensemble creation. The program is rooted in ensemble theatre practices and the embodied performance pedagogy of Jacques Lecoq, the French actor and movement coach who founded the internationally renowned theatre school École internationale de théâtre Jacques Lecoq. Multiple Devised Performance faculty members have trained at the Lecoq school in Paris. Weekly seminars include masterclasses with theatre leaders, as well as poets, sculptors, videographers, and artists who work in a range of disciplines.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

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Assist in troubleshooting, testing, and refining system features for optimal performance.
Develop and update SQL queries and database components to manage and process CRM data.
Contribute to front-end improvements, utilizing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for enhanced user interface and experience.
Participate in team meetings, project planning, and documentation processes.

Requirements:

Current enrollment as a graduate student in Computer Science or a related discipline.
Availability to work 20 hours per week.
Proficiency or coursework experience in SQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with CRM systems, especially Slate, is a plus.
Familiarity with requirements gathering, project management, and documentation processes is highly beneficial.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

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Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) in Computer Science or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning
Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
Current professional resume
Typewritten statement of professional objectives
- Provide reasons for pursuing the program. Describe how you might use this program to advance your career (educational goals beyond the master's level, if applicable, are also relevant).
Two letters of recommendation
- Letters of recommendation should be from professional administrators and include information that attests to the applicant's ability to pursue a graduate degree
Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Submission of official GRE test results is highly recommended

Prospective international students show proof of English language proficiency by meeting one of the following:

Duolingo: minimum score of 110 for Traditional Admissions.
TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 70 for Traditional Admissions – official scores must be sent directly to Rowan from the test provider. Rowan University accepts TOEFL "MyBest Scores". The university code for TOEFL score report is 2515.
IELTS: minimum score of 6.0 for Traditional Admissions – official scores must be submitted showing the TRF# in the bottom right corner of the report for verification. IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted.
Cambridge English B2 First, Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency: Minimum score of 170 for Traditional Admissions - official scores must be submitted showing the Reference Number in the top left corner of the report for verification.
PTE: minimum score of 50 for Traditional Admissions – official scores must be sent directly to Rowan from the test provider. Rowan’s PTE code is M7V.
Successful completion of Rowan’s English Language Program (ELP) Level 5 with a minimum GPA score of 3.0 – must provide Certificate of Completion and letter from Director of ELP.
Successful completion of ELS – Level 112.
Successful completion of OHLA’s "Advanced 2".
A minimum grade of 5 or higher in International Baccalaureate (IB) English-A course or a minimum grade of 6 or higher in International Baccalaureate (IB) English-B course.

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Rowan University

Glassboro , New Jersey ,United States