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Introduction to PMA
The Department of Performing and Media Arts leads students from all disciplines through artistic and scholarly explorations of live performance forms, such as theatre and dance, and mediated forms, such as cinema and television. Students are challenged to think creatively, critically, and historically about the world around them as they identify and interpret the power of image, sound, gesture, and movement and cultivate their own artistic and academic voices.
Hear an introduction to Performing and Media Arts from professor Nick Salvato, department chair.
Virtual Tour
Take a virtual tour of the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts!
Film and Video Production at PMA
Jeffrey Palmer, assistant professor in PMA, offers an introduction to the study and making of film and video production in the Department of Performing and Media Arts.
Getting Involved at PMA
Beth F. Milles, associate professor and director in PMA, talks about some of the opportunities to study, create, and perform in the department.
PMA Orientation
J. Ellen Gainor, professor and director of undergraduate studies, and current PMA students answer some questions you may have on taking courses in PMA and declaring the major or minors.
Check out more orientation events from the College of Arts & Sciences.
Cornell Cinema
The Cornell Cinema team welcomes you to campus! Learn about one of the best campus film exhibition programs in the country and see what's in store for the coming year.
Stay in Touch!
PMA Social Media
CAMP (Cornell Ambassadors for Media and Performance—Student Advocacy Group) Social Media
Cornell PMA Newsletter
Subscribe to the PMA newsletter
The PMA newsletter offers news and event announcements from the Cornell Department of Performing and Media Arts. This is a general newsletter suitable for alumni, parents, and other interested community members.
Student Interest Newsletter
Subscribe to the student interest newsletter
The student interest newsletter provides the same PMA news as the general newsletter, plus audition, crew, and other opportunities specific to students.