Hunter alumna joins Pilobolus Dance Company
MFA/Dance Degree
VISION
The goal of this degree program is to nurture artistry, vision, intellectual and physical rigor, and concrete real-world skills through a studio-based study of movement and choreography, boundary-breaking ideas and research in theory/aesthetics/history/cultural studies and up-to-date approaches to, and skills in, dance pedagogy focused on the higher education environment.
GOALS
1. To cultivate excellence as artists, researchers and cultural leaders in the field of dance;
The goal of this degree program is to nurture artistry, vision, intellectual and physical rigor, and concrete real-world skills through a studio-based study of movement and choreography, boundary-breaking ideas and research in theory/aesthetics/history/cultural studies and up-to-date approaches to, and skills in, dance pedagogy focused on the higher education environment.
GOALS
1. To cultivate excellence as artists, researchers and cultural leaders in the field of dance;
2. To offer sound preparation for careers in choreography, performance, and the practice of adjunctive fields such as design, production, arts administration and dance criticism;
3. To nurture vital artistic and professional ties to a variety of active dance communities locally, nationally and internationally;
3. To produce accomplished artists/educators well prepared for careers as teachers, particularly in college/university environments;
4. To serve a diverse population of early and mid-career professionals drawn from a culturally heterogeneous population.
DEGREE DETAILS
The program is a 60-credit hour program leading to a terminal degree. The credit requirements will comprise 6 credits in Pedagogy, 12 credits in Theory, Context and Perspectives, 11 credits in Physical Training, 19 credits in Creative Work (including 8 credits in a major MFA project). An additional 12 elective credits will make it possible for the student to investigate particular areas of interest, both inside and outside the Dance Program.
DEGREE DETAILS
The program is a 60-credit hour program leading to a terminal degree. The credit requirements will comprise 6 credits in Pedagogy, 12 credits in Theory, Context and Perspectives, 11 credits in Physical Training, 19 credits in Creative Work (including 8 credits in a major MFA project). An additional 12 elective credits will make it possible for the student to investigate particular areas of interest, both inside and outside the Dance Program.
HOW TO APPLY: School of Arts and Sciences Graduate Admissions
PLEASE NOTE: THE MFA/DANCE PROGRAM IS ON INDEFINITE HOLD. If you would like to receive future announcements, please contact David Capps at dcapps@hunter.cuny.edu.
PLEASE NOTE: THE MFA/DANCE PROGRAM IS ON INDEFINITE HOLD. If you would like to receive future announcements, please contact David Capps at dcapps@hunter.cuny.edu.
For more information: David Capps, Associate Professor (212) 772-5014 dcapps@hunter.cuny.edu
Fall 2013 Placement Class