MA Theatre for Social and Civic Engagement at New York University

Programme overview

The MA in Theatre for Social and Civic Engagement is a 36-credit curriculum that trains interdisciplinary artist-educators who are socially conscious, politically aware, and equipped for critical engagement in various arts-based and community-centered contexts. The curriculum includes courses in arts-based inquiry, reflective studio practice, and justice-centered praxis, culminating in a capstone project tailored to each student's interests and goals.

Faculty: Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development | Duration: 36 credits | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Sample required courses: The Ethnoactor & Verbatim Performance; Creating Ethnodrama & Documentary Theatre; Meth/Mater of Research in Ed Theatre; Studies in Directing; Advanced Directing; Devised Theatre: Theory & Technique.

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Entry requirements

Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components: Résumé/CV Statement of Purpose Letters of Recommendation Transcripts Proficiency in English See NYU Steinhardt's Graduate Admissions website for additional information on school-wide admission. Some programs may require additional components for admissions. See How to Apply for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.

Duration: 36 credits

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