Department of Performing Arts

General Information about the Department

Program in Performing Arts started its education in 2008-2009 academic year as a program in the Graduate School of Fine Arts. Program in Performing Arts aims to educate competent researchers and artists with academic knowledge and experience in Drama and Opera. The Graduate program in Drama with thesis, the Graduate Program in Opera with thesis, Doctor of Arts in Drama and Doctor of Arts in Opera Performance and Directing are the available programs.

Career Opportunities

The students who graduate from the Opera Program may have the opportunity to take part in State Operas or in some projects as soloists or chorists. The ones who graduate from the Drama Program may become performers in State Theatres, city theatres, private theatres, cinema and television. Besides those opportunities, the graduates may also be employed as frontman and voice actors.

Why international students should choose this department to study

The education in the Department of Performing Arts is carried out by the instructors of Anadolu University State Conservatory. Both graduate and Doctor of Art programs focus on the practicing aspects. In this regard, the department differs from its counterparts in the field. Moreover, the dynamic collaboration with the State Conservatory allows the post-graduate and Doctor of Arts students to produce with the students of the State Conservatory. Education is supported by various national and international collaborations. Studying areas and campus facilities support the practical studies of the students.