History and Theory of Theatre and Criticism Undergraduate Program By Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS) |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Tuitionfee

52,000 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Performing ArtsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

History and Theory of Theatre and Criticism

GITIS provides two fields of study — History of Russian Theatre and History of Foreign Theatre. Professors in charge of the learning process have PhD degrees in Art Sciences. Students take part in theatre festivals in Russia and abroad, discuss performances with directors and actors and therefore receive an excellent liberal arts education. Upon completion of the 4-year Bachelor’s programme, students can continue their education on the 2-year Master’s programme. Graduates become specialists in theatre history and theory, theatre critics, editors on TV and radio, as well as in magazines and newspapers.
Theory Students obtain a full course of liberal arts education, including such disciplines as history, history of Russian and foreign theatre, history of Russian and foreign literature, history of the cinema, music, philosophy, pedagogics and psychology, history of critics, drama theory and many others.
Practice During their course of study they also participate in theatrical seminars, conferences on the problems of traditional and modern theatre, write reviews and do practical training in the major Moscow theatres and mass media.
Language As long as it’s a theoretical faculty and students need to write and communicate in Russian, they also obtain a good knowledge of the Russian language as a bonus.
Diploma After students write their graduation thesis, they get the state diploma.

Program overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

History and Theory of Theatre and Criticism

GITIS provides two fields of study — History of Russian Theatre and History of Foreign Theatre. Professors in charge of the learning process have PhD degrees in Art Sciences. Students take part in theatre festivals in Russia and abroad, discuss performances with directors and actors and therefore receive an excellent liberal arts education. Upon completion of the 4-year Bachelor’s programme, students can continue their education on the 2-year Master’s programme. Graduates become specialists in theatre history and theory, theatre critics, editors on TV and radio, as well as in magazines and newspapers.
Theory Students obtain a full course of liberal arts education, including such disciplines as history, history of Russian and foreign theatre, history of Russian and foreign literature, history of the cinema, music, philosophy, pedagogics and psychology, history of critics, drama theory and many others.
Practice During their course of study they also participate in theatrical seminars, conferences on the problems of traditional and modern theatre, write reviews and do practical training in the major Moscow theatres and mass media.
Language As long as it’s a theoretical faculty and students need to write and communicate in Russian, they also obtain a good knowledge of the Russian language as a bonus.
Diploma After students write their graduation thesis, they get the state diploma.

Admission requirements

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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

52,000 USD
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International Students

52,000 USD
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More programs from the university

GITIS offers over 17 undergraduate programs covering more than 50 subjects in Ballet Master Art, Ballet Pedagogy, History and Theory of Theatre and Criticism, Performance Art Producer. Training for each subject is 4-5 years.

GITIS has Specialist Degree in the following courses: Dramatic Theatre and Cinema Actor, Musical Theatre Actor, Variety Theatre Actor, Drama Director, Musical Theatre Director, Circus Director, Variety Theatre Director, Puppet Theatre Director, Theatre Designer, Theatre Costume Designer, Puppet Theatre Designer, Sound Engineering, Performance Art Produce. Training for these subjects is 4 or 5 years.

Documentation for prospective students in Acting, Directing, Musical Theater and Variety Theater will only be provided following a successful audition.

The copy of the documents should be sent to the International Department of GITIS ([email protected]).

Tuition at GITIS at undergraduate level is US$10,000 per year. International students can receive Russian funding provided by Rossotrudnichestvo and the Russian Ministry of Education.

International students apply for an undergraduate course by e-mail: [email protected].

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