While rooted in the ethos of the actor-creator, the program provides a high level of technical training leading to self-generated performance informed by the study of the aesthetic, historical and social elements essential fo performance art.
The Master of Fine Arts program at Accademia dell'Arte, offered in partnership with Mississippi University for Women, is the culmination of research and experimentation with diverse yet interrelated European perforrmance trends broadly defined as Physical Theatre.
The program brings together some of the most innovative approaches currently available in Europe. Rooted in the spirit of the Commedia dell'arte, or the ethos of the actor-creator, the curriculum provides a high level of technical training for actors, while fully preparing them to devise and create their own performance style. It is contextualized by the ongoing study of history, aesthetics and social theory.
The ultimate goal of the program is to launch students into the world as confident, creative and autonomous artists with a strongly developed aesthetic sensibility that unites the wonder of performance with a genuine search for human meaning.
Arezzo, Italy: Four semesters. Subjects covered include a broad range of movement, vocal and musical skills for the physical actor, as well as studies in the neutral mask, devising and acting and modules on the history and aesthetics of comedy.
- Six week intensive Commedia segment with public presentation
- Original cabaret devised and performed in Arezzo
Torino, Italy: Circus studies with final presentation
Berlin: Contemporary mask study and performance at Berliner Schule für Schauspiel
Milano: Residency and public performance of projects in venues in the city
We are currently accepting applications for the 2011 - 2013 program.
Accreditation for Graduate Program
The Master of Fine Arts in Physical Theatre is offered by Mississippi University for Women in cooperation with Accademia dell'Arte. Students must be admitted to the graduate program at MUW prior to enrolling for courses leading to the MFA degree.
Mississippi University for Women is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) and is authorized to award Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees.
Berlin: Contemporary mask study and performance at Berliner Schule für Schauspiel
Milano: Residency and public performance of projects in venues in the city
We are currently accepting applications for the 2011 - 2013 program.
Accreditation for Graduate Program
The Master of Fine Arts in Physical Theatre is offered by Mississippi University for Women in cooperation with Accademia dell'Arte. Students must be admitted to the graduate program at MUW prior to enrolling for courses leading to the MFA degree.
Mississippi University for Women is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) and is authorized to award Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees.
News
- Jun 15, 2010 | Congratulations to the MFA Students on their Completion of Circus School!
Our MFA students recently finished the third module of the Physical Theatre Master's program with the completion of a six-week course at FLIC Scuola di Circo in Torino, Italy. Be sure to check t... - May 11, 2010 | MFA Student to Perform at International Children's Festival
Accademia dell'Arte MFA student Ben Sota will perform at the Pittsburgh International Children's Festival, a five-day annual event now in its 24th year. The festival begins May 12, and features perf... - Apr 19, 2010 | WinterFest Workshops 2011
Each January Accademia dell'Arte sponsors workshops for participants to explore various elements of the physical actor under the guidance of masters in their field. In 2011 the Accademia will host...