Master of Arts in Platform Arts
The Master of Arts in Platform Arts is designed to prepare you for teaching speech at the college level or for careers in public relations and communications consulting.
Curriculum Highlights
- Introduction to Graduate Studies
- Performance of Poetry in Historical Perspectives
- Ancient-Contemporary Rhetorical Theory
- Rhetoric Criticism
- Contemporary Narrative Performance
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Master of Arts in Platform Arts Personal Opportunity Profile
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Key Courses
Private Lessons Here you will work one-on-one with a member of the graduate faculty to prepare a one-hour recital for public performance.
Performance of Poetry in Historical Perspectives You will take a broad look at poetic performance from ancient to modern times.
Contemporary Narrative Performance In this study you will focus on current trends in criticism and performance.
Ancient-Contemporary Rhetorical Theory This course explores the development of rhetorical theory from the classical period to the present day.
American Public Address This elective class examines outstanding speakers and speeches from Jonathan Edwards to the present.
Career Opportunities
While the skills and principles acquired from graduate study in Platform Arts can be applied in a variety of communication-intensive careers, the primary career orientation is toward teaching on a college or pre-college level or ministering through drama and performance in the local church.