For more than 80 years GITIS has been preparing young scientists specializing in the study of the history and theory of theatrical art in all its forms and genres.
Many well-known theater theorists have graduated from GITIS and successfully work in research institutes, magazines, newspapers, on television, and teach at Russian and foreign universities. Nowadays young researchers are improving their knowledge and skills in programs for the training of scientific and pedagogical staff in postgraduate education.
They study the history of the theater, philosophy, improve their knowledge of foreign languages. Post graduate students from foreign countries also learn various aspects of the Russian language, and enhance their knowledge of general and professional psychology and pedagogy.
The all-round training helps to create a scientific approach to selected topics. The systematic work on scientific research is conducted under the guidance of experienced program supervisors and the results are discussed at department sessions. Postgraduate students have the opportunity to publish their works in the GITIS almanac “Theater. Cinema. Painting. Music”.
Course duration — 3 years, credit hours 180.