The required coursework of The MFA curriculum encompasses Artistic Research (15 units), Theory (6 units), Disciplinary or Interdisciplinary Study Electives (21 units) and Thesis (6 units).
Core Courses
- Artistic Research: Choreographic Praxis I and II (6 units); Movement Research I and II (3+3 units); Critique (3 units)
- Theory: Theories of Corporeality (3 units); Contemporary Dance History or Critical Dance Studies (3 units)
- Thesis: Dance Research and Writing (3 units); Thesis Project (3 units)
Each student's Research Portfolio is designed and implemented in an appropriate format (performance, exhibition, digital media, installation, site-specific work, social choreography, etc.) by mid-term of Spring Year II.
Sequence of Required Coursework
Year 1 |
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Fall |
12 units
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Spring |
12 units
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Summer (first year) |
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Year 2 |
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Fall |
12 units
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Spring |
12 units
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