Introduction
Are you interested in everything that has to do with music, theater or dance? Do you spend all your free time making music, acting or dancing? And do you dream of performing or teaching one of these art forms? Then turn your greatest hobby into a career with a major in Performing Arts.
Does this sound familiar?
- You are a born performer
- You would love to entertain people
- You are creative and interested in different styles and genres
- You would like to become a creative artist in the field of dance, vocal, or dramatic arts
- You enjoy attending musical, dance and/or theater performances
Majors
Dancing is a form of art that is of personal and cultural importance. While dancing we can create stories, we can feel emotions and we can entertain people. A major in Dance Arts will teach you about the history of dancing, different kinds of choreography, teaching different kinds of people a certain dance, and developing a wide knowledge of different styles and genres. Also, you will grow as a dancer yourself by learning from the best.
The following universities offer this major:
Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.
If you want to develop within the field of theatre, then a major in Dramatic Arts is definitely the right fit for you. You will learn to critically evaluate theatre performances by looking at all kinds of aspects: from a technical point of view to a cultural and historical point of view. Moreover, you will study the history of theatre and get some hands-on experience with theatre yourself.
The following universities offer this major:
Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.
A major in Vocal Arts and Musicology will teach you more about the science of sound, composition, networking, presenting, vocal techniques, and your own voice or music interest. You will be guided in your path towards being a creative artist in any style or genre. So, if you want to become a musician or singer, then a major in Vocal Arts and Musicology will definitely be the right choice for you!
The following universities offer this major:
- Panha Chiet University, Phnom Penh
- Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia, Phnom Penh
- Phnom Penh International Institute of the Arts, Phnom Penh
- Royal University of Fine Arts, Phnom Penh
- University of Cambodia, Phnom Penh
Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.
Graduates are now working as:
- Performers
- Teachers
- Composers
- Choreographers
- Advisors
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