New York University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A.- Performance Studies, Ph.D.- Performance Studies

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The department's curriculum focuses on performances as the object of analysis, from theatre and dance to ritual, politics, music, visual arts and culture, race, gender, and sexuality studies. Specific performance and performative events are analyzed using fieldwork, interviews, performance theory, and archival research. Courses in methodology and critical theory are complemented by offerings in specialized areas. The program is both intercultural and interdisciplinary, drawing on the arts, humanities, and social sciences.

Accreditation:

New York University is a member of the Association of American Universities and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above