The Department of Performing Arts Research advances scholarly inquiry into creativity and the performing arts. Its research-driven initiatives inspire students to examine traditions, pioneer new forms, and shape the future of the performing arts.
The Department fulfils its mission through teaching, services and publication. It:-
- Offers the MA in Performing Arts Studies programme
- Develops and offers Performing-as-Research/ Performing Arts Research (PaR/PAR) courses for undergraduate students
- Delivers core competency and elective courses for postgraduate programmes (MFA, MMus, MA)
- Advises and supports faculty in designing and conducting research projects, and in applying for research funds
- Collaborates with Schools to strengthen the Academy’s research capacity, profile, and culture
- Services the Research Committee and the Human Ethics Sub-committee
- Manages the Academy’s official journal, PA:PER
- Identifies and cultivates research opportunities