Program Overview

Introduction to Tisch School of the Arts

The Tisch School of the Arts at New York University offers a wide range of programs in the arts, from undergraduate to graduate levels, as well as special programs and online courses.

Institutes

• Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film & Television
• Institute of Performing Arts
• Institute of Emerging Media
• Martin Scorsese Institute of Global Cinematic Arts

Undergraduate Programs

• Collaborative Arts
• Dance
• Drama
• Performance Studies
• Martin Scorsese Department of Cinema Studies
• Rita & Burton Goldberg Department of Dramatic Writing
• Undergraduate Film & Television
• Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music
• Interactive Media Arts (IMA)
• NYU Game Center
• Photography & Imaging
• Open Arts
• Minors
• Courses for Non-Majors

Graduate Programs

• Art & Public Policy
• Dance
• Design for Stage & Film
• Grad Acting
• Graduate Musical Theatre Writing
• Performance Studies
• Martin Scorsese Department of Cinema Studies
• Graduate Film
• Rita & Burton Goldberg Department of Dramatic Writing
• Virtual Production
• ITP / Interactive Media Arts (IMA) Low Res.
• NYU Game Center
• MA in Media Producing
• Courses for Non-Majors

High School Programs

High school students can participate in college-level artistic training in New York City and online through intensive and enriching courses taught by Tisch undergraduate faculty.

Special Programs

• J-Term/Spring/Summer: Visiting students and non-majors can take classes during January Term, Spring at Tisch, and Summer to earn credits, build their résumé with an internship, or take classes to change careers.
• Tisch Pro/Online: Non-credit
  on-degree courses providing professional training in various artistic industries, available online or in New York City.
• Study Abroad: Short-term and semester-long study abroad programs designed to draw on the artistic strengths of global partners and incorporate the rich history, techniques, and traditions of each country.
• Special Programs: The Office of Special Programs provides access to the arts for NYU or visiting college students, high school students, or working professionals, offering introductory exposure to the performing or cinematic arts and advanced-level training.

Student Affairs

The Tisch Office of Student Affairs comprises 20 professionals dedicated to providing support for students to find meaningful community and success as artists and scholars during their time at Tisch and beyond.

Research

• Creative Research: The Initiative supports and highlights research in all modalities, encouraging curiosity, investigation, and entrepreneurism through advocacy, grant planning, mentorship, and funding opportunities.
• Center for Research & Study: The Center gathers three departments at Tisch that focus on the study and creation of theory, history, critical thinking, and social analysis of live performance and screen-based art.

Performing Arts Industry Essentials

A non-credit online program for anyone who wants a holistic education on the performing arts industry. The program is fully online, on-demand, and available worldwide, featuring faculty from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and industry experts from Backstage and other leading organizations. The five-course module, 15-hour plus program, covers topics including:

• The Performing Arts Landscape
• Getting it off the Ground
• Setting the Stage
• The Performance
• After Opening Night and the Wider World of Performance Participants will also learn about various career paths and receive insider tips and tricks on how to launch and manage their career from top industry leaders and influencers.