Doctor of Philosophy Program in Dramatic Arts

(Revised Curriculum Academic Year 2025)

Plan 1 focuses on research with the aim of generating new knowledge through the completion of a dissertation.

  • Plan 1.1 (For students holding a Master’s degree or equivalent): 48 credits, 3 years of study.
  • Plan 1.2 (For students holding a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent): 72 credits, 4 years of study.

Plan 2 emphasizes research through the completion of a high-quality dissertation that advances academic and professional knowledge, supplemented by additional coursework.

  • Plan 2.1 (For students holding a Master’s degree or equivalent): 48 credits, 3 years of study (12 credits of coursework and 36 credits of dissertation).
  • Plan 2.2 (For students holding a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent): 72 credits, 4 years of study (24 credits of coursework and 48 credits of dissertation).

Course

  • Research Methodology in Dramatic Arts
  • World Dramatic Theory and Literature
  • Selected Topics in Dramatic Arts I, II, III, IV
  • Seminar in Dramatic Arts
  • Directing Theory
  • Directing Practice
  • Acting Theory
  • Acting Practice
  • Design Theory
  • Design Practice
  • Playwriting Theory
  • Playwriting Practice
  • Performing Arts Management Theory
  • Performing Arts Management Practice
  • Transdisciplinary Performing Arts in Theory
  • Transdisciplinary Performing Arts in Practice
  • Dissertation
  • Doctoral Dissertation Seminar
  • Qualifying Examination

Curriculum Structure (Ph.D. Degree)