Performance Studies, within the academic context, is an interdisciplinary field that critically examines and interprets various forms of performance, encompassing theatre, dance, music, rituals, and even the realm of filmmaking.

“In the current educational landscape, where a diverse skillset is increasingly valued, Performance Studies stand out as a discipline that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and effective communication – qualities essential in a rapidly changing world.

“Graduates of Performance Studies enjoy a wide range of career prospects. They can pursue careers in performing arts and can work as actors, directors, or choreographers. Additionally, there are opportunities in cultural management, event planning, and arts administration. Some of the career opportunities are stated below:

Some of the Career opportunities in Performing Arts?

• Choreographer
• Actors/Directors
• Lighting Designer
• Music Composer/Arranger/Music Copyist/Music Director/Music Producer/Music Video Producer
• Musical Instrument Repairer/Tuner
• Musician
• Playwright
• Scriptwriter
• Set Designer
• Voice Instructor

Career Navigator?

• Student can do 12th in any stream. Then complete BA(Hons.) Music. Further, you can proceed with Diploma in Music.
• Student can do 12th in any stream. Then complete Graduation in Mass-Communication and Media. Further, you can proceed with Certificate in Performing arts.
• Student can do 12th in any stream. Then complete Certificate in Performing Arts.

Some of the colleges for Performing Arts in India?

For Graduation

• University of Mumbai, Mumbai
• Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies - [NMIMS Deemed to be University], Mumbai
• Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda - [MSU], Baroda
• Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore
• Savitribai Phule Pune University - [SPPU], Pune
• MIT Art, Design and Technology University - [MITADT], Pune
• Banaras Hindu University - [BHU], Varanasi
• NIMS University, Jaipur
• Babu Banarasi Das University - [BBDU], Lucknow
• Swami Vivekanand Subharti University - [SVSU], Meerut

For Post Graduation

• CEPT University, Ahmedabad
• Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University - [RMLAU], Faizabad
• University of Mumbai, Mumbai
• Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda - [MSU], Baroda
• Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore
• MIT Art, Design and Technology University - [MITADT], Pune
• Banaras Hindu University - [BHU], Varanasi
• NIMS University, Jaipur
• Swami Vivekanand Subharti University - [SVSU], Meerut
• Bharathidasan University - [BU], Thiruchirapalli

Performance Studies is not an acquired skill, one has to cultivate it. The skills acquired in Performance Studies like effective communication, critical thinking, and creative expression, are highly transferable and applicable in various fields.

Content Credit: Edumilestones.com & Article by Priyadarshini Gupta, published in Education Times