Program Statistics
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Performance Studies
Degree Types: PhD, MA
The Department of Performance Studies is committed to the interdisciplinary study of performance. Students in the program produce provocative research and creative work in cultural studies and ethnography, performance theory and criticism, and the adaptation and staging of narrative texts.
The program works closely with other departments and programs within the University. Coursework and research draws from anthropology, African studies, Asian American studies, African American studies, gender studies, radio-TV-film, theatre & drama, and others.
Students in this program are also encouraged to participate in TGS’s Interdisciplinary Initiative program. For more information on how you can have a second intellectual “home” outside of your department or program please visit the Interdisciplinary Clusters page.
Additional resources:
Program Contact
Contact Marcela Fuentes
Associate Professor; Director of Graduate Studies
Degree Requirements
The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in The Graduate School Policy Guide.
Master's
Total Units Required: 9
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| 400- or 500-level courses in history of performance traditions, critical theory, media performance, cultural studies, and/or fieldwork (2 units) | |
| PERF_ST 410-0 | Studies in Performance |
| PERF_ST 518-0 | Seminar: Problems in Research |
| Electives in consultation with Director of Graduate Studies (5 units) | |
Other MA Degree Requirements
- Examinations: comprehensive examination
- Research/Projects: 20 -30 minute graduate recital developed in PERF_ST 410-0 Studies in Performance
- Master's Thesis: none specified
- Other: none
Degree Requirements
The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in The Graduate School Policy Guide.
PhD
Total Units Required: 22
(Nine units credit is given for the master's degree during first year of coursework.)
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| 400- or 500-level courses in history of performance traditions, critical theory, media performance, cultural studies, and/or fieldwork (2 units) | |
| PERF_ST 410-0 | Studies in Performance |
| PERF_ST 509-0 | Performance & Pedagogy |
| PERF_ST 518-0 | Seminar: Problems in Research |
| Electives in consultation with Director of Graduate Studies (17 units). In addition to the required course, students must complete one course unit in ethnographic methods. | |
Other PhD Degree Requirements
- Examinations: foreign language examination equivalent to two years of college study; first year examination in the spring quarter of the first year of coursework, qualifying examination taken in winter quarter of final year of coursework
- Research/Projects: 20-30 minute graduate performance developed in PERF_ST 410-0 Studies in Performance
- Cognate Requirement: enhanced tutorial in a subfield of knowledge outside of performance studies conducted with a faculty cognate advisor
- PhD Dissertation: Dissertation development workshop at conclusion of third year; topic developed in coursework, workshop, and in consultation with advisor
- Final Evaluations: oral defense of dissertation