Master of Arts in Arts Politics

New York University

Our M.A. in Arts Politics offers an intimate and intensive one-year experience that expands the possibilities of cultural production. We rigorously explore the interplay between critical theory and creative practice. We provide a one-of-a-kind encounter with activists, artists, theorists and curators from diverse disciplines and interests.Students take five core courses inside the Department of Art & Public Policy plus multiple electives across the university. Our flexible curriculum inspires M.A. students to develop highly individualized paths of creativity, research and professional development, while also allowing for collaborative exploration.The Theory courses give students a strong background in key concepts in Arts Politics.The Methods and Criticism courses encourage students to develop critical frameworks in relationship to their own work and the creative and professional transitions they seek to make after school.A Graduate Colloquium in the fall, and numerous electives throughout the year allow students to further locate and shape their particular modes of inquiry. Students select one elective from the Departmental elective offerings, with three other electives to be selected from the Department or any other open graduate level courses in departments across the university.

Tisch School of the Arts