Justin Peck World Premiere and More Set for New York City Ballet Fall Fashion Gala
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New School, The
School of Drama
Degrees offered
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dramatic Arts - Acting
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dramatic Arts - Directing
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dramatic Arts - Playwriting
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dramatic Arts - Creative Technologies
About the program
Over the course of the four-year BFA program, you will hone your craft and artistic vision by taking foundation courses in creative technologies, acting, playwriting, and directing, making you a well-rounded dramatic artist. Then, you chart your own path by choosing electives based upon your interests, gaining knowledge and inspiration from courses in the liberal arts, design, media, entrepreneurship, and more from across The New School's colleges.
Acceptance rate
acceptance rate of approximately 56% to 60%.
Faculty
Neil Greenberg, Danielle Goldman, Mary Carpenter, João Mauricio Carvalho, Ana Garcia, Juliette Mapp, Janet Panetta, Darian Parker, Robert Sember, Rebecca Stenn, Sasha Welsh.
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