Performing Arts Studies
Website
http://www.otago.ac.nz/performingarts
Overview
Performing Arts Studies is a programme for students who wish to pursue learning across a range of performance-based disciplines such as dance, drama, design, media and music. The programme is designed to develop an understanding of the theory and practice of interdisciplinary performance activities in a variety of social and cultural contexts. It offers the intellectual challenge of creating and contextualising performance events.
As an interdisciplinary programme, the Performing Arts major links papers offered by participating departments and programmes across several Divisions, including Dance, Design Studies, Film and Media Studies, Gender Studies, Music, Te Tumu - School of Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Studies, and Theatre Studies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons))
- Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
- Master of Arts (MA)
Papers
See the full list of Performing Arts Studies (PERF) papers.
Programme Requirements
Bachelor of Arts (BA) majoring in Performing Arts Studies
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level |
One of MUSI 103, MUSI 104, MUSI 133, MUSI 140*, MUSI 141*, MUSI 145*, MUSI 146*, MUSI 156*, MUSI 185, MAOR 108, MAOR132, PACI102 Either THEA 153 (recommended) or one of DESI 111, THEA 121, THEA 122, THEA 151, THEA 152 * Audition required for entry; consult Department of Music for further information |
18 18
18 18 |
| 200-level |
One of MAOR 208, MUSI 225, MUSI 226, MUSI 227, MUSI 228, MUSI 265, MUSI 266, MUSI 269, MUSI 285 |
18 18
18 18 |
| 300-level |
54 points from 300-level MUSI, THEA, MAOR 308, PHSE 325, PHSE 326 |
18 54 |
| Plus |
144 further points; must include at least 36 points at 200-level or above. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Arts |
144 |
| Total | 360 |
Minor Subject Requirements
Performing Arts Studies as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), or Bachelor of Tourism (BTour) degree
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | PERF 101 | 18 |
| 200-level | Also see below | 18 |
| 300-level | 54 points at 200-level or above from MAOR 208, MUSI, PERF, PHSE, or THEA, including at least 18 points at 300-level | 54 |
| Total | 90 |
Further Information
Email us at performing.arts@otago.ac.nz or visit our home page http://www.otago.ac.nz/performingarts
