Dance (Interdisciplinary Digital Media and Perform.), MFA
Performance, arts, audio, computers, dance, digital, interactive media, media, motion
Would you like to advance your knowledge of new media practices and dance? Through interdisciplinary coursework and research in both the School of Music, Dance and Theatre and the School of Arts, Media and Engineering, you'll examine and explore the interconnections between movement and digital arts.
The Master of Fine Arts program in dance with a concentration in interdisciplinary digital media and performance is typically accomplished during three years of residency.
The program provides a select group of graduate students with a rigorous, in-depth opportunity to specialize in dance and transdisciplinary digital arts. Interdisciplinary classes and research activities offered by the School of Arts, Media and Engineering; the Herberger Institute experience; and the School of Music, Dance and Theatre provide the springboard for students to advance their practice and research. Individuals whose approaches are transdisciplinary and cross-cultural in nature and who are self-motivated, have clear and demonstrated objectives, and are willing to explore new possibilities in the field of dance and beyond are ideal for this program.
Each graduate student develops creative work, scholarship and research that represent their unique perspective as a creative, thinker, teacher and arts advocate. Frequent showings are required for degree completion.
- College/school:
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: Tempe
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
60 credit hours and a portfolio
The degree program involves three years of residency:
a final MFA portfolio (8 credit hours)
a written document
an oral defense
required coursework in the concentration taught by the School of Arts, Media and Engineering (18 credit hours)
electives (15 credit hours)
required courses in the School of Music, Dance and Theatre (19 credit hours)
ongoing showings of work
The current MFA program is normally accomplished during three years of residency in the School of Music, Dance and Theatre. Ongoing showings of creative work are required. Foundational coursework is offered in areas of creative practice, movement practices, pedagogy, professional development, technology and theory.
Students enrolled in the program specialize in areas related to independent research. The MFA portfolio, which may involve producing original choreography, presenting a lecture demonstration on a body of research, or another form of original work, acts as the culminating experience of the program. Completing the process are a presentation, a final written document that is reflective in nature, and an oral defense.
Additional information on requirements for this degree is available on the curriculum check sheet located at the bottom of the school's degree page.
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts.
Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- School of Music, Dance and Theatre application including a personal statement, teaching sample, recent creative work and a current resume
- letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
All applicants should thoroughly review the application materials and deadlines on the school's admission website.
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Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Students will be able to apply advanced knowledge of media applications to live dance performances, installations and alternative creative outputs.
- Students will implement relevant practical and theoretical frames for the creation, performance, embodied experience and teaching of dance.
- Students will develop creative and movement inquiry and research processes relevant to dance and digital media.
Graduates who earn an MFA in dance with a concentration in interdisciplinary digital media and performance have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings and industries, including higher education, digital media and arts programs, media production companies, commercial dance venues, arts organizations, dance production, and performance settings. For some, the degree serves as preparation for the study of dance or other disciplines at the Doctor of Philosophy level.
Dance interdisciplinary media artists are empowered to secure employment at diverse international venues and events, and many work abroad as independent multimedia artists and performers, digital media consultants and specialists. In addition to working in traditional performance spaces and venues, dance media artists are finding employment opportunities in rapidly evolving global digital performance and entertainment spaces.
Opportunities may include positions that involve:
- choreography, dance film or installation art
- community and social engagement
- curation and archives
- dance lighting, stage production, sound design and technology
- education
- research and scholarship
- interactive performance art
- intermedia specialist
- performing artist and entrepreneurship
- research and scholarship
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
