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Schools of Drama, Dance, and Design and Production

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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Directing

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Classical Ballet

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Contemporary Dance

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Production - Costume Design and Technology

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Production - Lighting

Scene Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Production - Scene Painting

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Production - Scenic Technology

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Production - Sound Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Production - Stage Management

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Production - Stage Properties

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Production - Wig and Makeup Design

Master of Fine Arts in Animatronics

Master of Fine Arts in Costume Design

Master of Fine Arts in Costume Technology

Master of Fine Arts in Production and Project Management

Master of Fine Arts in Scenic Art

Master of Fine Arts in Scenic Design

Master of Fine Arts in Sound Design

Master of Fine Arts in Stage Automation

Master of Fine Arts in Stage Properties

Master of Fine Arts in Technical Direction

Master of Fine Arts in Wig and Makeup Design


The highly-ranked School of Drama has produced some of the most versatile and successful actors in theatre, film and television over the past fifty years. The School offers rigorous conservatory training grounded in classical values and offering technical skills that shape today’s in-demand actor. At this top drama program, you will perform constantly in both small workshops and major productions in a variety of styles and learn directly from outstanding full-time faculty and acclaimed guest artists, including award-winning UNCSA alumni. Students receive invaluable on-camera training, and opportunities to explore creative entrepreneurship; showcases in New York, LA, Chicago and Atlanta offer coveted exposure to industry professionals.

Notable Alumni Include:

Emily Simoness, Jordan Brown, Ashley Austin Morris, Celia Weston, Mary-Louise Parker, Linda Lee McBride, Kevin Wheately, Trieste Kelly Dunn, Wesley Taylor, Victor Barbee, Mary Cochran, Mark Dendy, Jaime Martinez, Trey McIntyre, Dave Thomas Brown




Faculty Info:

Sara Becker, Tanya Belov, Jason Bohon, Robin Christian-McNair, Kirtan Coan, Carl Forsman, Dale Girard, Quin Gordon, Janine Hawley, Cameron Knight, Geordie MacMinn, Krisha Marcano, Kelly Maxner, Mollye Maxner, Andy Paris, Barbara Peters, Greg Walter, Ann-Louise Wolf, Kelly Martin.



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