A research thesis in this specific field should offer an overview of forms of artistic expression, in particular cinema, theatre, music, dance, and visual art.  Each student will explore how the performing arts reflect the social, political, and religious aspects of many cultures and civilizations. In this program, the candidate, through his thesis, should provide a theoretical exposition of the content and processes inherent in the creative and artistic experience of performance. It also gives students an appreciation of various artistic disciplines, forms of expression and creative visual languages.

The PhD in Music with a Performance Concentration (DMA) is a doctoral program designed to prepare highly skilled performers for careers in teaching, performing, and research within the field of music....

The Music Performance Doctoral Degree program is designed to prepare students for advanced careers as performers, educators, and scholars in the field of music. It offers a comprehensive curriculum th...

The Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Performance program offers comprehensive, immersive training designed to develop advanced skills in performance, research, and teaching within the field of music. T...

The Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Performance program is designed for highly skilled musicians seeking to achieve advanced expertise and distinguished careers in performance. The program emphasizes ...

Financing for this program may be available through grants, scholarships, loans (federal and private) and institutional

The PhD program in Theater and Performance Studies at UCLA is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the historical, theoretical, and cultural aspects of theater and performa...

The jazz performance doctoral degree program is designed for highly accomplished musicians seeking to advance their expertise in jazz artistry, pedagogy, and research. It emphasizes developing a compr...