The 60-credit Performance and Performance Studies (P plus PS) MFA program seeks dedicated, interdisciplinary students determined to delve deeply into the field of performance studies and art practice in one program. Students who successfully complete the program will have deep knowledge of the field, be stronger in performance practices, have sharpened writing skills, and a solid professional network. Performance and Performance Studies (P plus PS) at Pratt is a small and intensive graduate degree program for students seeking to maximize and individualize their graduate experience and draw on the rich performance and cultural worlds of Brooklyn and greater New York City. Pratt has long been internationally known for studio programs with strong liberal arts components, the Performance and Performance Studies (P plus PS) program is designed to enable students to take full advantage of an increasingly vibrant intersection of performance practices and theory. The program also emphasizes internships, community-based practice and multifaceted support for careers in the performing arts and academia. As a new program, Pratt's Performance and Performance Studies (P plus PS) MFA provides an innovative model for a range of creative thinkers and makers. We encourage interaction between our students and eminent makers in the field through symposia, workshops, and presentations.