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Dance,
MFA
The Department of Dance offers programs of study leading to the Master of Education, Master of Fine Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. All students are expected to develop a command of the discipline of dance, including its modes as a performing art and a medium of inquiry. The department's mission places high value on the role of dance in a pluralistic, multicultural society. The Master of Fine Arts degree program emphasizes an appreciation and comprehension of body movement; sensitivity to personal artistic qualities and sources; mastery of craft; and an awareness of the social, cultural, and historical implications of dance.
Campus
Location:
Main Campus
Although all of the department courses are offered on the main campus, students may take six to nine out-of-department credits on another campus.
Students are able to complete the degree program through classes offered before and after 4:30 p.m.
Department
Information
Temple University, Department of Dance, 309 Vivacqua Hall (062-62),
1700 N. Broad St.,
Philadelphia, PA 19122-0843
215-204-8710
Ranking:
The graduate programs are ranked among the top twelve in the nation as determined by the Dance Career Guide. The Doctor of Philosophy program is one out of four programs in the country and the Master of Education program is the only such program in the US.
Accreditation:
True
The MFA in Dance is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD).
Areas
of Specialization:
The MFA Faculty includes internationally known artists, whose work represents a variety of contemporary approaches to choreography. The emphasis of the program is choreography, with a minimum of 32 credits required in areas of choreography and production. In addition, students have requirements in performance and dance scholarship, and an opportunity to develop an emphasis in a specific area. This can include but is not limited to: dance and the community, African aesthetics, dance on video, music for dance, dance in human society, and dance education.
An important objective of the MFA program is that each student develops a personal aesthetic, which manifests an understanding of his or her place in the world. In the third year students select a faculty member to serve as artistic advisor for their culminating Master’s concert.
Job
Placement:
Since the focus of the MFA program is choreography, most graduates continue as independent or affiliated choreographers after graduation. In addition, many teach in higher education or perform professionally.
Affiliation(s):
Interdisciplinary
Study :
The program encourages interdisciplinary coursework, research, and interactions among faculty and students with interests in music, music therapy, education, theater arts, media arts, women’s studies, Jewish studies, African American studies, anthropology, history, etc.
Study
Abroad:
Licensure:
False
Non-degree
Student Policy:
Non-matriculated students are able to take technique classes and some core coursework with permission of the instructor and the Department Chairperson. If accepted into the program, those courses may be applied toward the degree program.
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