TeenLife Guide to Performing & Visual Arts Colleges - 2015

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4 FIND A FAIR:

See the list of NACAC Performing & Visual Arts College Fairs.

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MAKE MONEY AND ART: There is a job out there for you.

LOVE STEM? LOVE ART? You can combine your passions.

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FIND YOUR FIT: How to discover the right school.

WELCOME FROM NACAC! The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is honored to host 21 Performing & Visual Arts College Fairs in cities around the country this year.

At these events, students have the opportunity to speak with representatives from colleges, universities, conservatories, festivals, and other educational institutions with specialized programs in the arts.

Since 1993, NACAC's Performing & Visual Arts College Fairs have reached more than 20,000 students and parents annually.

Register at www.gotomypvafair.com to make the most of your time on site and ensure that colleges can follow-up with you. When you arrive at the fair, pick up a map to find schools you want to explore. This fair guide lists the performing and visual arts disciplines offered at each college and university.

Explore your options, and good luck in your college search!

Joyce Smith Chief Executive Officer, NACAC

16 CHART YOUR PATH:

Here’s the way to navigate an arts degree.

19 CHECK THIS LIST:

Find a program, a school, a place for you.

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2015 PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS COLLEGE FAIRS Considering a degree in music, dance, theater, graphic design, or other arts-related disciplines?

The Performing & Visual Arts College Fairs, sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling, are the place to start. The fairs, held in cities throughout the United States, help parents and students learn about deadlines, auditions, financial aid, portfolios, and other entrance requirements that are specific to arts education. Check this list and then go to www.gotomypvafair.com to register for a fair near you.

September 9/20 CHICAGO, IL DePaul University – Theatre School 1 to 3:30 p.m.

9/21 CINCINNATI, OH Xavier University Cintas Center 7 to 9 p.m.

9/28 PORTLAND, OR Portland Art Museum Mark Building 7 to 9 p.m.

9/29 SEATTLE, WA Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion 7 to 9 p.m.

9/30 SAN DIEGO, CA San Diego Convention Center 7 to 9 p.m.

October 10/4 ST. LOUIS, MO Webster University Grant Gymnasium 1 to 3 p.m.

10/5 ATLANTA, GA Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 7 to 9 p.m.

10/6 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL Dillard Center for the Arts 6 to 8 p.m.

10/11 INTERLOCHEN, MI Interlochen Center for the Arts 1 to 3 p.m.

10/13 MINNEAPOLIS, MN Minneapolis Convention Center 7 to 9 p.m.

10/18 WASHINGTON, D.C. Walter E. Washington Convention Center 1 to 3:30 p.m.

10/19 NASHVILLE, TN Vanderbilt University- Student Life Center 7 to 9 p.m.

10/20 DENVER, CO Infinity Park Event Center 7 to 9 p.m.

10/25 SAN FRANCISCO, CA South San Francisco Conference Center 1 to 3:30 p.m.

10/27 NEW YORK CITY, NY Jacob K. Javits Convention Center 6 to 9 p.m.

10/28 BOSTON, MA Boston University - Fuller Building 7 to 9 p.m.

10/29 PHILADELPHIA, PA Pennsylvania Convention Center 7 to 9 p.m.

11/2 DALLAS, TX Irving Convention Center 7 to 9 p.m.

11/3 HOUSTON, TX Rice University Alice Pratt Brown Hall 7 to 9 p.m.

10/22 LAS VEGAS, NV Las Vegas Academy of the Arts 7 to 9 p.m.

10/24 LOS ANGELES, CA University of California Los Angeles - Ackerman Union 1 to 3:30 p.m.

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MAKE ART— and MAKE MONEY

BY BILL O’NEILL Visit the American art meccas: New York, Los Angeles, Cotuit.

OK, so Cotuit, a sleepy village on Cape Cod, isn’t quite up there with the Big Apple and LA, but it is home to a bustling community arts center.

It serves as proof that you don’t need to be a Broadway singer or a movie star to make a living in the arts.

“If you can find employment in the field you love, you’ll have no idea where it can take you,” says David Kuehn, executive director of the Cotuit Center for the Arts. The center offers theater, music and art programs and classes for people in the surrounding towns.

Kuehn majored in classical piano performance at the University of California, Los Angeles.

“I had the ‘least likely to get a job’ degree of anyone I knew,” he jokes.

But people he met while working as a clerk at Tower Records in LA helped him get a foot in the door in the music industry. He worked his way up to a post in New York City as vice president of marketing for BMG Classics.

“I had an accidental career, from contacts I had working at a record store,” he says. “But it shows that there’s a way to be connected to your passion. What you do along the way and how you develop your contacts can help you build a career.”

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IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT ACTING

Despite the myth of the starving artist, a report on payscale.com shows that there are jobs for people with degrees in studio art, graphic design and film studies. Median salaries are $111,500 for senior fashion designers, $92,000 for design managers, $75,500 for senior web designers and $65,100 for video producers.

Animation, arts education and arts administration are other career tracks with plenty of job openings, according to worldwidelearn.com. And just look at the credits list for a movie: Actors are only a small portion of the crew.

Enrollment in some arts programs is down because of concerns about job prospects, says Charlie Oates, an instructor in the theater and dance program at the University of California, San Diego.

“Everyone wants to go into business or engineering, but that’s unfortunate,” he says. “People are underestimating the value of arts and the humanities.”

Oates, a movement teacher in the UCSD acting program, says arts majors develop skills that are required in any profession, including problem solving, collaboration and time management.

“We have graduates who go into law school and some who go to work for Disney doing stage management or Pixar doing animation,” he says.

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HOW’S YOUR INNER DRIVE?

Scott Nash, an assistant professor and founder of the illustration department at the Maine College of Art in Portland, says some of his former students have found solid careers in digital illustration. One is an illustrator who launched a clothing line. Nash, himself, is a founding partner of the design studios Nashbox and Big Blue Dot and the illustrator of more than 40 children’s books.

No matter what arts majors want to do after school, Nash says it’s important that they have a strong basis in science, literature and history.

“You need to be connected to the world,” he says.

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“If you have good liberal arts training, you can interject yourself into any situation,” he says. “Any employer needs people who can think, people who feel comfortable brainstorming and have the drive to follow through and flesh out new ideas.”

Opportunities are there, but the bar is high, he says.

“You don’t need to have a huge amount of talent, but you need to have discipline, an understanding of the world and your own style.”

Kuehn, who’s helped expand arts involvement in his Massachusetts community, says a successful career in the arts depends upon inner drive.

“We live in an instant-gratification society, but you have to pay your dues,” he says. “Don’t set the bar too low. Go for your dreams. Try not to compromise, but realize that it takes years of hard work.”

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LOVE THE ARTS– LOVE STEM

BY BILL O’NEILL

s a teenager, Kimberly Moss spent hours at the Bell Museum of Natural History on the University of Minnesota campus, using nature dioramas as inspiration for drawings. She loved science classes as much as her art classes and wondered how she someday would choose between the two.

It turns out she didn’t have to.

When she was a sophomore in high school, the museum’s curator introduced her to medical illustration. That helped to set her on her path to her job: assistant professor in the Department of Art and Visual Culture and coordinator of the biological pre-medical illustration program at Iowa State University.

“I got acquainted with combining science and art early on,” she says. “It was a relief that I didn’t have to choose between science and art.”

ISU’s pre-med illustration program is just one example of a major that combines STEM (science,

technology, engineering and mathematics) with art and can lead to a great career.

Dr. Edna Grover-Bisker, director of career opportunities and employer relations at Missouri University of Science and Technology (MUST), lists several other careers that blend the two:

• Architecture combines engineering and art.

• Animation blurs the lines between technology and art.

• User-interface design is about how things look and how we use them.

• Art conservation uses chemical and biological sciences to preserve treasures.

Other possibilities include sound engineering, digital lighting and virtual reality.

Even though MUST is a STEM school, it doesn’t discount art.

“Eighty percent of our students seek degrees in engineering, but a lot of them are artists, actors or

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writers,” says Grover-Bisker. “You can design a bridge, or you can design a beautiful bridge.

You can design a car, or you can design a car that’s a piece of art.”

Combining science and art goes back through the ages and has continued through some of our most recent innovators.

“Our culture has drawn an artificial line between art and science, one that did not exist for innovators like Leonardo da Vinci and Steve Jobs,” Dr. Loretta Jackson-Hayes, an associate professor of chemistry at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tenn., wrote in a recent commentary in the Washington Post.

Jackson-Hayes uses the example that Leonardo’s study of anatomy helped inform his art.

And she quotes Jobs: “It’s in Apple’s DNA that technology alone is not enough. It’s technology married with liberal arts, married with the

humanities, that yields us the result that makes our heart sing.”

ISU’s Moss says her students love art and studio classes as much as they love biology coursework and other science classes. “It’s a combination of left brain/right brain thinking,” she says.

Recent ISU graduates have gone into medical illustration, construction of prosthetic devices, virtual reality, medical law illustration, and even pharmaceutical sales, using anatomical animation to market drugs.

Grover-Bisker says combining studies in STEM and art makes graduates more marketable.

“My advice for parents and kids is to do a nice blend,” she says. “Artists have to be able to make things that are functional, and scientists have to be able to communicate. They bolster each other.”

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FINDING YOUR FIT

BY LAURA LAMERE xperts agree: It’s important to pursue your passion in college. But for your performing or visual arts experience to be successful, you’ll have to look beyond your passion and take into account how you “fit” with the institutions you’re considering.

“Fit” is that hard-to-describe, hard-to-measure mix of passion, personality and place that tells you, “I’ve found the right place for me.”

Ultimately, getting to know the school is getting to know if you can see yourself there. How do you research “fit”? Dig in and explore every aspect of every school, and don’t underestimate the importance of visiting in person. Here are tips from our experts:

1. Understand the differences in arts degrees and courses of study. For example, do you want an intense conservatory program or a strong music program in the environment of a liberal arts college or university setting?

2. Start your research and application process as early as 18 months before deadline. As an arts student, you will be working with earlier deadlines and additional requirements.

Carefully track everything, including prescreening, auditions, videos, essays, recommendations and entrance exams.

3. Test yourself. “Summer programs are a great way to get a taste of the college experience in your arts area,” says Barbara

Weidlein, founder of MajoringInMusic.com, a clearinghouse site for making decisions about music programs. “You’ll see how many hours a day you can comfortably live and breathe your passion.”

4. Take a trial lesson from an instructor at a college you are considering. You’ll learn about the faculty’s personality and teaching style, and they’ll get to know you. “The schools are prepared for students to ask for lessons,” Weidlein says. “Many charge, but some don’t. Schools love to create relationships and get to know who’s coming up the pipeline.” William Zuckerman, consultant with Music School Central, a music school advising service, agrees. “Schools keep tabs on visits,” he says. “Remember, they want to be wanted. If you visit and meet representatives of schools, it could be beneficial for you.”

5. Location, location, location. “Early on in your process, think about where schools are located to see if the region matches with your future career aspirations,” says Zuckerman. “Music education majors should think ahead about state requirements for certification, while performing-arts majors should consider access to arts-rich cultural areas.”

6. Research performance opportunities. At a major conservatory, there are hundreds of performance opportunities, but when it comes to liberal arts colleges or universities, you need to look deeper to see the opportunities.

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Don’t be dazzled by names. No matter what you plan to study or where you choose to study, remember the “fit” is more important than the name. “To be successful, an artist doesn’t have to go to one of the top schools,” explains Sarah Lovely, director of college counseling at Walnut Hill School for the Arts in Natick, Mass. “We really encourage our students to diversify their lists.” Zuckerman agrees.

“Juilliard is known for its piano program, but how many students do they accept each year? Three? Maybe four?”

Visit the schools where you have been accepted. This is a must, according to Zuckerman. “You need to see what feels right. If it doesn’t feel right, nothing else matters. I really looked into all of my options. At the University of Michigan, I made

friends outside of the music school, and that was good for me personally. … At the end of the day, it felt right to me.”

AND HOW CAN PARENTS HELP?

“Parents can start by listening and supporting where the child is,” says Weidlein. “I know parents worry, but instead of worrying, they should look at what their child’s passion is all about and trust that they’ll land on their feet.”

And even non-arts majors don’t have job guarantees, she says.

Kirsten Marella, mother of Lizzy Marella, a music student at Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, understands her daughter’s passion.

“When Lizzy is passionate and creative, she is firing on all circuits – it’s such a magical thing.

You have to support that.”

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degree in the arts offers endless possibilities. Not only will it help take your skills to the next level, you’ll have the opportunity to surround yourself with other artists and learn how to make a living doing what you love.

Follow these four steps as you navigate the application process:

1. Get feedback. Whether you’re a concert pianist or an aspiring filmmaker, your talents and accomplishments will help determine your admission chances.

Figure out where you stand by seeking out an objective assessment of your abilities.

Start by asking a trusted teacher or mentor to describe your strengths and weaknesses.

You may also consider getting an outside opinion from professionals with a local symphony, dance troupe or theater company. Visual artists can receive portfolio evaluations from college representatives at one of the many National Portfolio Day events offered across the nation. (Visit portfolioday.net for details.) An honest appraisal will help you select the type of school and degree path best suited to your abilities and career goals.

2. Scope out your options. Conservatories, stand-alone arts schools and traditional universities all offer programs for performing and visual arts students.

Take time to learn about each option as well as the different degree pathways they provide.

Conservatories and art schools offer students the chance to immerse themselves in the arts. At these highly competitive institutions, all students are artists, and degrees typically include a bachelor of fine arts (BFA) for artists/ performers or a bachelor of music (BM) for musicians. Both degrees, also routinely available at larger universities, require rigorous study and practice.

Looking for a more traditional college experience? At many universities, students can major in disciplines such as dance, music or the theater arts to meet the requirements of a bachelor of arts (BA) degree. In addition to arts courses, students take liberal arts classes and have the opportunity to double-major or minor in another area of interest, such as history or Spanish.

3. Showcase your talents. A student’s portfolio or audition lies at the heart of their application.

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Do yourself a favor: Carefully research what each institution requires, and leave yourself plenty of time to prepare.

Visual artists who created portfolios stress that only their best work — the pieces they believed illustrated their technical skills and vision as an artist — were included.

Give yourself time to create, and choose a range of recent work.

Getting ready for a musical, theater or dance audition is equally intense. Focus on perfecting your performance. If you’re going to audition in front of a panel, enlist a friend or teacher to help you prepare for “surprise” elements.

Musicians or vocalists are often asked to sight-read a piece of music as part of their audition. Dancers sometimes attend an

open class prior to their solo. Theater students should be prepared to improvise on stage.

4. Polish your resume. Although your creative talent is a critical part of the admission process, grades and test scores still matter.

Make sure your academic record is as strong as possible going into your senior year, and be sure to note arts-related achievements on your resume. You should also be prepared to answer questions about your artistic process. Many schools require applicants to write essays or to sit for interviews.

Discussing, in an open, honest manner, what your art means to you can help show school officials what makes you unique.

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Mary Stegmeir is a writer for the National Association for College Admission Counseling (www.nacacnet.org), which sponsors nationwide college fairs for performing and visual arts students.

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PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS COLLEGE FAIR EXHIBITORS

FIND THE BEST SCHOOL FOR YOU! Looking for a great visual or performing arts school? The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) will sponsor college fairs in 21 cities nationwide this fall. These fairs are a great place to connect with undergraduate and graduate programs in areas such as music, theater, dance, graphic design, film production and more. The following schools will be exhibiting at one or more NACAC fairs.

Or, connect with a school directly through the contacts listed here.

D: Dance F: Film G: Graphic Design M: Music MT: Musical Theater P: Photography T: Theater V: Visual/Fine Arts O: Other

ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY Majors: F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.academyart.edu

ADRIAN COLLEGE*

Majors: D, M, MT, T, V Website: www.adrian.edu

ALBION COLLEGE

Majors: M, P, T, V Website: www.albion.edu

AMDA COLLEGE AND CONSERVATORY OF THE PERFORMING ARTS*

Celebrating 50 years as one of America’s premier conservatories for the performing arts, today AMDA has campuses in both New York City and Los Angeles. AMDA offers two-year Conservatory Programs and four-year BFA degrees in Acting, Music Theater, Dance Theater and Performing Arts.

Majors: M, O Location: Los Angeles, CA Website: www.amda.edu

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AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS (AADA)*

A two-year degree-granting acting school with locations in the two most dynamic centers of theater and film in the U.S. - New York and Los Angeles.

At each stage of development, students’ classroom knowledge is evaluated through performance projects, scene work or onstage performances.

Majors: F, T Location: New York, NY Website: www.aada.edu

AMERICAN COLLEGE DUBLIN Majors: D, T, V Website: www.amcd.ie

AMERICAN SHAKESPEARE CENTER Majors: T Website: www.american shakespearecenter.com

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Anderson University in South Carolina is a selective, comprehensive university offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees on campus and online. Students can choose among 36 majors, 38 concentrations, and 25 minors. The schools is ranked as one of the best regional colleges in the South.

Majors: D, G, M, MT, T, V Location: Anderson, SC Website: www.anderson university.edu

ARCADIA UNIVERSITY*

Majors: G, M, P, T, V, O Website: www.arcadia.edu

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ART ACADEMY OF CINCINNATI

The mission of the Art Academy of Cincinnati as an independent college of art and design is to provide personalized education in the visual arts. AAC offers undergraduate degrees in Fine Arts, Communication Arts, and Art History, as well as a Masters degree in Art Education (MAAE).

Majors: F, G, P, V, O Location: Cincinnati, OH Website: www.artacademy.edu

ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN

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ASHLAND UNIVERSITY

Majors: F, G, P Website: www.artcenter.edu Majors: G, P, O Website: www.art institutes.edu

THE ART INSTITUTE OF CINCINNATI

Majors: G Website: www.aic-arts.edu

Majors: D, F, G, MT, P, T, V, O Website: aub.ac.uk

Majors: G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.ashland.edu

AUGUSTANA COLLEGE* Majors: F, G, P, T, O Website: www.augie.edu

AURORA UNIVERSITY

Majors: G, M, T Website: www.aurora.edu

D: Dance F: Film G: Graphic Design M: Music MT: Musical Theater P: Photography T: Theater V: Visual/Fine Arts O: Other

Summer, Semester and Year-Long US Accredited Courses for Undergraduates and MFA in Studio Art; MFA in Photography; MA in Art History; and Post Bac Year for Graduates.

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BALL STATE UNIVERSITY* BENNINGTON COLLEGE Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.bsu.edu

Majors: D, F, G, M, P, T, V Website: www.bennington.edu

BARD COLLEGE CONSERVATORY

BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC*

Majors: M Website: www.bard.edu/ conservatory

BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY

Majors: D, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.belhaven.edu

BELMONT UNIVERSITY* Majors: D, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.belmont.edu

Berklee College of Music was founded on the revolutionary principle that the best way to prepare students for careers in music is through the study and practice of contemporary music.

Majors: M Location: Boston, MA Website: www.berklee.edu

THE BLACKBIRD ACADEMY

Learn Studio Engineering and Live Sound Engineering on the best gear, from top engineers, producers, recording artists and educators.

Majors: M Location: Nashville, TN Website: www. theblackbirdacademy.com

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At the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, you will join a community of thinkers and makers that is at the forefront of shaping visual culture. With us, you will not be bound to work in a single medium—but to explore and take risks to realize your vision and impact the world.

What makes SAIC distinct: • The freedom to explore across 18 departments or concentrate in a single medium • An acclaimed liberal arts education with studio at its core • Individualized attention from our internationally renowned faculty of accomplished artists, designers, and scholars • Loft-style residences in the heart of downtown Chicago • Unique access to our Art Institute of Chicago, the third largest collection of art in the world • More than $31 million in financial aid offered annually

saic.edu/ug | ugadmiss@saic.edu | 800.232.7242

I felt that the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Arts Management just might be a perfect fit for me. I sent in a video audition, heard back on my acceptance two weeks later and immediately changed my plans.

In August, I was on a plane to Oklahoma.

In Their Own Words

By BETTY WEINBERGER Oklahoma City University

As I sit in my apartment in sunny Los Angeles, I have just finished my fourth day of rehearsals for a Princess Cruise Lines show written by Stephen Schwartz, creator of the music for “Godspell,” “Pippin” and “Wicked,” among others. It’s a job that I never dreamed of getting four short years ago.

My bright future is owed to my college experience at Oklahoma City University, and I am quite certain that nothing I write could fully express how passionately I believe this.

Four years ago, I was a senior in high school, 17 years old, embarking on the journey that is choosing a college. Many of my peers were anxious about choosing where to go and what to study. For me, knowing what to study had never been a question. From the time I was very little, I was madly in love with dancing and had never once questioned pursuing anything else.

I stumbled upon Oklahoma City University by accident. I had completed most of my college applications already, certain that the search was over and ready to commit to being a dance major at another university. But I flipped through Dance Spirit magazine one afternoon and found an article on the dance program at OCU. The more I read, the more

Nothing could have prepared me for the transformation I would make through the Ann Lacy School. Personalized attention from my faculty and staff gave me the confidence, freedom and determination to grow as a dancer.

The wide array of classes that I took taught me everything I would need to know about navigating the entertainment industry as a professional. Not only was I expected to challenge myself as an artist on a daily basis, but I was also held to a high professional and ethical standard. I was expected to be on time, look presentable, ask questions, be curious, improve, struggle and grow.

I was taught what to put on my resume, what my headshot should look like, how to sign my first contract, how to start a nonprofit arts organization, how to present myself at an audition, how to network, how to produce, how to find a sublet in NYC — you get the point.

Pursuing the arts in college, while very rewarding, was also a challenge. It was not a “typical” college experience, nor was it an easy degree to earn, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I got to indulge in what I loved every day, and now I have the tools I need to do it for the rest of my life (and make money doing it — what?!).

To me, this is invaluable and means so much more than just a diploma. Because of my education at OCU, I am confident, determined, prepared, capable and professional.

But most importantly, I am making my dreams a reality.

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THE BOSTON CONSERVATORY

The Boston Conservatory trains young performing artists for careers that enrich and transform the human experience. The conservatory offers fully accredited graduate and undergraduate programs in music, dance and theater and presents more than 600 performances each year by students, faculty and guest artists.

Majors: D, M, MT Location: Boston, MA Website: www. bostonconservatory.edu

BRADLEY UNIVERSITY*

Majors: G, M, P, T, V Website: www.bradley.edu

BRENAU UNIVERSITY*

Majors: D, M, MT, T, V Website: www.brenau.edu

BUTLER UNIVERSITY

Majors: D, G, M, MT, P, T, V, O Website: www.butler.edu

CAIRN UNIVERSITY

Majors: M, V Website: www.cairn.edu

CALDWELL UNIVERSITY*

CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF THE ARTS* Majors: F, G, P, V Website: www.cca.edu

CALARTS (CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS) Majors: D, F, G, M, P, T, V, O Website: www.calarts.edu

D: Dance F: Film G: Graphic Design M: Music MT: Musical Theater P: Photography T: Theater V: Visual/Fine Arts O: Other

Majors: G, V, O Website: www.caldwell.edu

Washington’s Premier School of Music e Benjamin T. Rome School of Music seeks to educate, engage, and energize its student body in a dynamic program that integrates classroom learning with real-world performance. Our variety of undergraduate and graduate majors allows our students to find their niche and to develop into professional performing artists, teachers, and scholars who are ready for a 21st-century career.

Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Music • Performance: Orchestral Instruments, Organ, Piano, Voice • Musical eatre • Music Education • Composition • Collaborative Piano • Piano Pedagogy

Bachelor of Arts in Music • General • Performance • Music History and Literature

music.cua.edu 202-319-5414

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA

The Catholic University of America admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, or disability.

For more information visit our booth in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and Boston or visit www.rwcmd.ac.uk/international to register for one of our U.S. auditions.

*Drama training ranked by The Guardian University Guide 2016.

www.rwcmd.ac.uk

National Conservatoire of Wales

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CAP21 - MUSICAL THEATRE CONSERVATORY

CAP21 is dedicated to creating new work, developing new talent and building new audiences. Our goal is to create programs that achieve substantial contributions to the future of the arts.

Majors: D, MT, T Location: New York, NY Website: www.cap21.org

CAPILANO UNIVERSITY

Majors: F, G, M, MT, T, V Website: www.capilanou.ca

CAPITAL UNIVERSITY*

Majors: M Website: www.capital.edu

CARNEGIE MELLON SCHOOL OF MUSIC* Majors: M Website: www.music. cmu.edu

D: Dance F: Film G: Graphic Design M: Music MT: Musical Theater P: Photography T: Theater V: Visual/Fine Arts O: Other

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA - BENJAMIN T. ROME SCHOOL OF MUSIC*

The Benjamin T. Rome School of Music seeks to educate, engage, and energize its student body in a dynamic program that integrates classroom learning with real world performance, research, and teaching. The Benjamin T. Rome School of Music hosts 200 performances a year!

Majors: M, MT, T Location: Washington, DC Website: www.music.cua.edu

SCHEDULE AN AUDITION PLU Artistic Achievement Awards

$1,000-$10,000 per year In addition to merit scholarships Scholarships Application Deadline: February 8, 2016 Live Auditions: February 19, 20 & 21, 2016 Awards Available In: • • • • • •

Art & Design Dance Forensics (Speech & Debate) Music Theatre - Acting Theatre - Technical

www.plu.edu/soac/scholarships

253-535-7150 Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA

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An image created for the lower division lighting class, Lighting Theory at Brooks Institute. The woman is holding an old twin lens reflex camera.

Students are encouraged to work on personal projects for extra credit in many courses.

CAZENOVIA COLLEGE*

Majors: G, P, V, O Website: www.cazenovia.edu

CENTENARY COLLEGE OF LOUISIANA

CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.cwu.edu

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CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE*

Majors: F, G, O Website: www.champlain.edu

CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.cnu.edu

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CITY TECH ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY DEPT.

Majors: T, O Website: www.entertainment technology.org

CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (CUNY)

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.cuny.edu

CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF ART Majors: G, P, V Website: www.cia.edu

CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF MUSIC Majors: M Website: www.cim.edu

CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY*

COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO

COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES*

COLUMBIA COLLEGE HOLLYWOOD

THE COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE

COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY

Majors: D, F, G, M, T, V Website: www.csuohio.edu

Majors: F, G, P, O Website: www.collegefor creativestudies.edu

Majors: G, M, P, V Website: www.strose.edu

COLUMBIA COLLEGE Majors: G, M, P, V Website: www.ccis.edu

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.colum.edu

Majors: F, G, M, P, V Website: www.columbia college.edu

Majors: M, MT, P, T, V, O Website: www.columbus state.edu

CONCORDIA COLLEGE

Majors: D, F, G, M, P, T, V, O Website: www.concordia-ny.edu

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CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY Majors: D, F, G, M, P, T, V, O Website: www.concordia.ca

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO*

Majors: G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.cuchicago.edu

CORCORAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS & DESIGN AT GEORGE WASHINGTON Majors: D, M, T, V, O Website: corcoran.gwu.edu

CORNISH COLLEGE OF THE ARTS* This premier private college located in Seattle, Washington, offers undergraduate Bachelor

of Fine Art and Bachelor of Music programs in both the visual and performing arts. A “Summer at Cornish” program allows teens to explore their artistic passions while still in high school.

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V, O Location: Seattle, WA Website: www.cornish.edu

CULVER-STOCKTON COLLEGE

Majors: G, M, MT, P, T, V, O Website: www.culver.edu

CUNY HUNTER COLLEGE Majors: D, F, M, P, T, V Website: www.hunter. cuny.edu

PURSUE YOUR

PASSION

Studio Art | Music | Theatre Professional training with master teachers in a liberal arts environment small classes | individual mentoring | extraordinary opportunities

cas.umw.edu/theatre

CUNY QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE Majors: D, G, M, P, T, V Website: www.qcc.cuny.edu

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY Majors: D, F, G, M, P, T, V, O Website: www.dmu.ac.uk

DEAN COLLEGE

Dean College is a private residential college with a unique program geared to individual learning styles. Dean awards Associate Degrees for 15 academic majors and Baccalaureate Degrees in Arts and Entertainment Management, Business, Liberal Arts and Studies, Theater and Dance.

Majors: D, T, O Location: Franklin, MA Website: www.dean.edu

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DELAWARE COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN* Majors: G, P, O Website: www.dcad.edu

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC

DePaul School of Music offers music students the unique opportunity to learn from a faculty of working, professional musicians in a collaborative, performancefocused environment.

DePaul is located in Chicago, one of the world’s great cultural cities.

Majors: M Location: Chicago, IL Website: music.depaul.edu

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY THE THEATRE SCHOOL

DESALES UNIVERSITY*

DEPAUW UNIVERSITY

DIGIPEN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY*

One of America’s oldest and most-respected theater conservatories, we prepare students for careers in professional theater and throughout the entertainment industry.

Offering 12 BFA majors in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant world-class theater scene.

Majors: T Location: Chicago, IL Website: theatre.depaul.edu Majors: M Website: www.depauw.edu

DeSales is a mediumsized, private, four-year Catholic university providing students with a quality, broad-based liberal arts, career-centered education.

Students are exposed to Catholic teachings but are also afforded the luxury of exploring in an atmosphere of intellectual freedom.

Majors: D, F, MT, T, O Location: Center Valley, PA Website: www.desales.edu

Majors: O Website: www.digipen.edu

DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS COLLEGE D: Dance F: Film G: Graphic Design M: Music MT: Musical Theater P: Photography T: Theater V: Visual/Fine Arts O: Other

Oklahoma City University's production of Seville.

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Majors: G, O Website: www.dmac.edu

SCHOOL OF THE ARTS MEDIA, PERFORMANCE & DESIGN

DANCE | BA & BFA DESIGN | BDes DIGITAL MEDIA | BA CINEMA & MEDIA ARTS | BA & BFA MUSIC | BA & BFA THEATRE | BA & BFA VISUAL ART & ART HISTORY | BA & BFA

Toronto CANADA

ampd.yorku.ca

Dedicated to excellence, experimentation and leadership, we offer you an exceptional environment centered on developing your unique talents to build a visionary career.

Discover new ways of thinking, new avenues for your creativity, and new paths to your professional success.

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL AND DEFINE THE FUTURE OF CREATIVITY WITH US AT AMPD! @YorkuAMPD |

YorkuAMPD | ampd@yorku.ca

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DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Majors: D, G, M Website: www.dominican.edu

DREXEL UNIVERSITY*

Majors: D, F, G, M, P, T, O Website: www.drexel.edu

DRURY UNIVERSITY

Majors: F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.drury.edu

DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY MARY PAPPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC*

Whether your interests lie in performance, technology, education or therapy, the Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University has the faculty and resources to prepare you for your future career!

Majors: M Location: Pittsburgh, PA Website: www.duq.edu/music

Students at Brooks Institute rehearse for a show.

EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY*

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, T, V Website: www.eiu.edu

EASTERN UNIVERSITY

Majors: D, M Website: www.eastern.edu

EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY* Majors: F, G, M, T, V Website: www.ewu.edu

EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Eastman attracts students who possess a true passion for music and who are looking to chart their own unique paths toward their musical goals. The Eastman School of Music is a comprehensive professional music school that is a part of a top-tier research university.

Majors: M Location: Rochester, NY Website: www.esm. rochester.edu/admissions

ELMHURST COLLEGE*

Majors: G, M, T, O Website: www.elmhurst.edu

D: Dance F: Film G: Graphic Design M: Music MT: Musical Theater P: Photography T: Theater V: Visual/Fine Arts O: Other

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Start your own success story The most inspiring courses and degrees in art, design, fashion, communication and performance are offered at UAL – Europe’s leading creative university.

Our six world-renowned Colleges have helped develop the talent of leading names throughout the creative industries. Let us help you start your own success story.

Camberwell College of Arts Central Saint Martins Chelsea College of Arts London College of Fashion Wimbledon College of Arts Explore more at www.arts.ac.uk to discover how we can help inspire your creative journey.

For help and advice in the US, including portfolio review and admissions interviews, email info@universityoftheartslondon.com or call tollfree 1-866-693-7056.

Tell your story.

B ACHELOR OF A RTS

Dramatic Arts Visual & Performing Arts Studies B ACHELOR OF F INE A RTS

Acting Design Sound Design Stage Management Technical Direction

M A STER OF F INE A RTS

Acting Dramatic Writing

dramaticarts.usc.edu Blood Match. PHOTO BY CRAIG SCHWARTZ.

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EMORY & HENRY COLLEGE* FIVE TOWNS COLLEGE Majors: G, M, T, O Website: www.ehc.edu

Majors: F, M, MT, T, O Website: www.ftc.edu

EMPIRE BEAUTY SCHOOL

FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – SUNY*

Majors: O Website: www.empire.edu

THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE

Majors: D, F, M, P, T, V, O Website: www.evergreen.edu

FALMOUTH UNIVERSITY

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.falmouth.ac.uk

FIDM/THE FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN &MERCHANDISING

We’re New York City’s internationally recognized college for design, fashion, art, communications, and business. FIT takes innovation to skyscraper heights. When you enroll at FIT, you join a long line of ambitious, energetic pacesetters.

Majors: F, G, P, V, O Location: New York, NY Website: www.fitnyc.edu

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF MUSIC Majors: M, MT Website: music.fsu.edu

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY* Majors: D, F, G, M, P, T, V Website: www.fordham.edu

FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY*

Majors: G, M, P, T Website: www.fhsu.edu

FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY*

Majors: F, G, P, T, V Website: www.framingham.edu

Majors: F, G, V Website: www.fidm.edu

ANN LACY SCHOOL OF AMERICAN DANCE AND ARTS MANAGEMENT Auditions: Oct. 31, 2015 April 2, 2016

WANDA L. BASS SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND SCHOOL OF THEATRE Auditions: Nov. 6 & 7, 2015 Feb. 5 & 6, 2016 March 4 & 5, 2016 405.208.5050 • okcu.edu

OCU’s dance, theatre and music schools rank among the Top 10 in the nation. Register for Auditions at okcu.edu “Wedding Singer”

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FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGE

HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE

Majors: D, F, M, MT, T, V Website: www.fandm.edu

Majors: D, F, M, P, T, V Website: www.hampshire. edu

FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY*

HARCUM COLLEGE

Majors: F, G, M, V Website: www.fullsail.edu

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

Majors: D, F, G, M, P, T, V Website: www.gmu.edu

GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE Majors: F, M, P, T Website: www.gpc.edu

GEORGIA REGENTS UNIVERSITY

Harcum is a two-year independent residential college located near Philadelphia--the first college in Pennsylvania authorized to grant associate degrees.

Our fashion design, fashion merchandising, and interior design majors are ideal for students who are gifted in visual arts.

Majors: G, P, V Location: Bryn Mawr, PA Website: www.harcum.edu

HASTINGS COLLEGE*

Majors: G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.hastings.edu

THE HERBERGER INSTITUTE FOR DESIGN AND THE ARTS AT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V, O Website: www.herberger institute.asu.edu

HERRON SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN AT IUPUI Majors: G, P, V Website: www.herron. iupui.edu

Majors: F, M, MT, T, V Website: www.gru.edu

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE - SUNDERMAN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Majors: F, M, T, V Website: www.gettysburg. edu

THE GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V, O Website: www.gsa.ac.uk

GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE*

Majors: D, G, M, P, T, O Website: www.gustavus.edu

HAMLINE UNIVERSITY

Majors: G, M, T, V Website: www.hamline.edu

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A Lawrence University percussion major performs Inuksuit by John Luther Adams outdoors.

DISCOVER THE PATH TO YOUR FUTURE

DISCOVER THE PATH TO YOUR FUTURE More than 180 artist-teachers and scholars comprise an outstanding faculty at a world-class conservatory with the academic resources of a major research university, all within one of the most beautiful university campus settings.

Visit us at music.indiana.edu.

Competitive scholarships and fellowships available.

More than 80% of Jacobs School students receive scholarships.

2016 AUDITION DATES

Jan. 15 & 16 | Feb. 5 & 6 | Mar. 4 & 5 Application deadline is Dec. 1, 2015.

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HOLY FAMILY UNIVERSITY

IIT COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE*

INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

HUMBER COLLEGE

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY*

ITHACA COLLEGE

ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

Majors: G, V, O Website: www.holyfamily.edu

Located in Toronto, we are a leading postsecondary institution and one of Canada’s largest. Offering a dynamic, friendly, highquality learning environment, Humber is widely known for commitment to helping students achieve academic and career goals.

Majors: F, G, M, P, T, V Location: Toronto, Canada Website: www.international. humber.ca

HUSSON UNIVERSITY

Majors: F, G, P, T, O Website: www.husson.edu

IDYLLWILD ARTS ACADEMY

The Mission of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation is to promote and advance artistic and cultural development through education in a beautiful, natural environment conducive to positive personal growth.

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V, O Location: Idyllwild, CA Website: www.idyllwild arts.org

D: Dance F: Film G: Graphic Design M: Music MT: Musical Theater P: Photography T: Theater V: Visual/Fine Arts O: Other

Majors: O Website: www.arch.iit.edu

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.ilstu.edu

One of the nation’s top selective universities with a College of Liberal Arts, including strong programs in Business; a College of Fine Arts with Schools of Art, Music and Theater; and a School of Nursing. 12th nationally in producing NCAA Academic All-Americans.

Majors: G, M, MT, P, T, V Location: Bloomington, IL Website: www.iwu.edu

INDIANA UNIVERSITY - JACOBS SCHOOL OF MUSIC

As one of the most comprehensive and acclaimed institutions for the study of music, the IU Jacobs School of Music plays a key role in educating performers, scholars, and music educators who influence music performance and education around the globe.

Majors: D, M Location: Bloomington, IN Website: www.music.indiana.edu

INDIANA UNIVERSITY PURDUE UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE Website: www.ipfw.edu

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Majors: D, F, M, MT, T, V, O Website: www.interlochen.org

Majors: M, P, T, O Website: www.ithaca.edu

Majors: D, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.jmu.edu/ forbescenter

JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY*

Majors: F, G, M, MT, P, T, V, O Website: www.jbu.edu

JOHNSON STATE COLLEGE*

Majors: D, M, P, T Website: www.jsc.edu

THE JUILLIARD SCHOOL Majors: D, M, T Website: www.juilliard.edu

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY*

Majors: D, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.kennesaw.edu

KENTUCKY WESLEYAN COLLEGE Majors: G, M, P, T, V Website: www.kwc.edu

KING UNIVERSITY

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WESTMINSTER CHOIR COLLEGE SCHOOL OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS DEGREES

BACHELOR OF ARTS • BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC • BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS • BACHELOR OF MUSIC

MAJORS ART • ARTS ADMINISTRATION • DANCE • MUSIC EDUCATION • MUSIC STUDIES • MUSIC THEATRE - PIANO MUSICAL THEATRE • ORGAN PERFORMANCE • PIANO • POPULAR MUSIC CULTURE • SACRED MUSIC THEATRE • THEORY AND COMPOSITION • VOICE PERFORMANCE

GENEROUS MERIT AND TALENT SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE. VISIT WWW.RIDER.EDU/THENEXTLEVEL TO LEARN MORE

In fact, looking back, it was all like a microcosm of . . . well, I don’t want to be cliche and say “life,” but it was definitely a test run for something. Take having a roommate, for example.

In Their Own Words

By ELIZABETH ALLEN

Minneapolis College of Art and Design For most teenagers, summer exists as a double-edged sword. The first few days are a struggle to do as little as possible, while doing just enough to look like you aren’t growing roots. Parents love for us to have summer jobs, and to attend summer camps and summer schools—yet the idea of squandering away three months of leisure with backbreaking mental labor seemed to me to undermine the very concept of a summer break. However, when I discovered the Minneapolis College of Art and Design’s pre-college summer session, I was proven wrong.

There, a three-week educational summer program (offering three transferable college credits!) balanced fun with functionality.

There, on the schedule, mixed with challenging, thought-provoking coursework, were outings, movie nights, and the promise that beautiful, cultural Minneapolis would stand like an open door before us all. It was a nobrainer to apply, and the program had amazing financial assistance.

Sure, this would be the first time I’d ever be away from my family for so long, but it was only three weeks, and real college would be for much longer. It would be like a test run.

I met my roommate the very first hour of the very first day, just as my family and I were dropping off my metric ton of luggage in the student apartment we’d be sharing.

Abigail, my roommate and future BFF, was already inside picking out her bed. It was oddly intimate. We knew we’d be sleeping in the same room that night, yet we knew nothing about each other. It could have been uncomfortable, but really, it was as easy as squealing “Roomie!!!” at the top of my lungs and bounding in for a cheery introduction. Making myself just a little vulnerable went a long way in terms of both our comfort levels.

And even though the other students were amazing, the actual school part of the summer session managed to be even better. My teachers and their assistants were the best people I have ever met.

My comic-art teacher thrilled me with his critique that was straight to the point and brutal. All my teachers gave me the responsibility of being an adult when dealing with assignments.

But by far, my very favorites were the teacher’s assistants. They were living, breathing examples of how good life could be if I followed my dreams and pursued them with purpose. They had been where I was and were full of glittering promise that everything would turn out just fine; that I would go to school and become fantastic, and find a job, and succeed. In the end, that’s what the program taught me: that success was possible if only you tried your hardest. And that it could be pretty fun, too.

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Your passion today.

Your profession tomorrow.

Training talented students, from high school to graduate school, in the performing, visual and moving image arts to be professional artists.

Presenting more than 300 public performances and screenings annually.

DANCE DESIGN & PRODUCTION DRAMA FILMMAKING MUSIC

Photography by Peter Mueller, Steve Davis and Leftwich Photography

WWW.UNCSA.EDU admissions@uncsa.edu 336-770-3290

boxoffice@uncsa.edu 336-721-1945 www.uncsaevents.com Winston-Salem, N.C.

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KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY* preparation for excellence in Majors: G, M, P, V Website: www.kutztown.edu

LA ROCHE COLLEGE

Majors: D, F, G, O Website: www.laroche.edu

LAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART + DESIGN

Laguna College of Art + Design has a location like no other, in a beachside community that lives and breathes creativity -- Laguna Beach, California. Laguna College of Art + Design’s extensive foundation program gives a thorough

your chosen field.

Majors: G, V Location: Laguna Beach, CA Website: www.lcad.edu

LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY*

Charting an uncommon course in higher education for more than 160 years, Lawrence University uniquely integrates a college of liberal arts and sciences with a conservatory of music, both devoted exclusively to undergraduate education.

Majors: F, M, MT, P, T, V Location: Appleton, WI Website: www.lawrence.edu

One Of the cOuntry’s liveliest academies –The New York Times

auditiOn dates Dec. 12, 2015* Feb. 15, 2016**

Feb. 6, 2016** March 4, 2016**

*Application deadline Nov. 1 **Application deadline Dec. 15 Composition students application deadline: Dec. 1

For full audition/application information, visit:

conservatory.umkc.edu 816-235-2900 | cadmissions@umkc.edu Relay Missouri: 800-735-2966 (TTY) UMKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.

LE MOYNE COLLEGE

The Visual and Performing Arts Department at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York takes learning far beyond textbooks and lectures. Educating the Whole Artist is the departments driving force, and students are encouraged to take the reigns on many academic and artistic projects during the year.

Majors: D, M, T, V, O Location: Syracuse, NY Website: www.lemoyne.edu

LEEDS COLLEGE OF MUSIC

Majors: M Website: www.lcm.ac.uk

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LEES-MCRAE COLLEGE Majors: D, MT, T Website: www.lmc.edu

LIM COLLEGE

Majors: O Website: www.limcollege.edu

LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V, O Website: www.lipscomb.edu

LIVERPOOL INSTITUTE FOR PERFORMING ARTS

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, co-founded

by Sir Paul McCartney in 1996, has quickly established a reputation as one of the world’s leaders for

performing arts training.

LIPA’s unique curriculum replicates the working practices of the arts and entertainment industries.

Majors: M, T, O Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom Website: www.lipa.ac.uk

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY (LIU)

Long Island University Post is one of the most beautiful, historic, and scholarly settings in the country. At LIU Post, students have a world of opportunities at their fingertips, including study abroad, honors

education, undergraduate research, career services, sports, clubs, and social causes.

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V, O Location: Brookville, NY Website: www.liu.edu/ CWPost

LONGY SCHOOL OF MUSIC OF BARD COLLEGE

Majors: M Website: www.longy.edu

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

Majors: F, T, O Website: www.cmda.lsu.edu

sic

TM

Audition Dates: February 6, 15 & 20, 2016 The School of Music is located in central Florida on the historic DeLand campus of Stetson University. Visit stetson.edu/music, where you can learn more about our outstanding programs and the audition process, listen to our brilliant musical performances and schedule a campus visit.

To find out more or to schedule an audition, contact: Hannah Austin • 800.688.0101 ext. 8975 stetson.edu/music

MAKE YOUR

CREATIVE IMPRESSION HARTFORD ART SCHOOL THE HARTT SCHOOL MUSIC • DANCE • THEATRE

You know you belong in the arts. Choosing the right school is an important step toward your dream. At the University of Hartford, artistic growth because of mentoring faculty, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and preprofessional opportunities come together to turn your passion into your profession.

hartford.edu/art hartford.edu/hartt

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LUTHER COLLEGE

MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY

MILLS COLLEGE

LYNN UNIVERSITY*

MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

MINNEAPOLIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN (MCAD)*

Majors: D, M, T, V, O Website: www.luther.edu

Majors: M Website: www.lynn.edu

MAINE COLLEGE OF ART Majors: G, P, V, O Website: www.meca.edu

MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Majors: M Website: www.msmnyc.edu

MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE

Majors: D, F, G, M, P, T, V Website: www.mville.edu

MARIETTA COLLEGE

Majors: G, M, MT, T, V Website: www.marietta.edu

MARYGROVE COLLEGE Majors: D, G, M Website: www.mary grove.edu

MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY Majors: F, G, M, P, T, V Website: www. marymountcalifornia.edu

MARYMOUNT MANHATTAN COLLEGE Majors: D, F, G, MT, P, T, V Website: www.mmm.edu

MARYVILLE COLLEGE Majors: G, M, P, T Website: www.maryville college.edu

Majors: G, P, V, O Website: www.maryville.edu

Majors: G, P, V Website: www.massart.edu

MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS Majors: M, T Website: www.mcla.edu

MCNALLY SMITH COLLEGE OF MUSIC*

Majors: M Website: www.mcnallysmith.edu

MEMPHIS COLLEGE OF ART Majors: G, P, O Website: www.mca.edu

MIAMI UNIVERSITY*

Majors: D, M, O Website: www.mills.edu

Since 1886, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design has been an innovator in art and design education. MCAD offers superb academic programs for bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and professional certificates in a variety of areas, including media, design, fine arts, and entrepreneurship.

Majors: F, G, P, V Location: Minneapolis, MN Website: www.mcad.edu

MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF ARTS & LETTERS*

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V, O Website: www.muohio.edu

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.coal. missouristate.edu

MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

MISSOURI WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY

Majors: D, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.mtsu.edu

MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY LONDON Majors: D, F, G, M, P, T, V Website: www.mdx.ac.uk

MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY*

Majors: G, M, MT, T, V Website: www.mwsu.edu

MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY

Majors: D, G, M, P, T Website: www.millikin.edu

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Majors: F, G, M, MT, T, V Website: www. missouriwestern.edu

MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY*

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V, O Website: www.montclair.edu

MONTSERRAT COLLEGE OF ART

Majors: F, G, P, V Website: www.montserrat.edu

OUTSTANDING B.A. Programs in Theatre,

• 3 Theatre Tracks: Acting/Directing Musical Theatre Design/Technology

• 3 State-of-the-Art Theatres • • • • • • •

2 Dance Studios Television Studio & Editing Suites Professional Internships Senior Theatre Showcase in NYC Study Abroad Programs Personalized Programs Quality Catholic Liberal Arts University

610.282.1100, Ext. 1247 www.desales.edu

2755 Station Avenue • Center Valley, PA 18034

Dance & TV/Film

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MOORE COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN Majors: G, O Website: www.moore.edu

MOUNT IDA COLLEGE

Majors: G, O Website: www.mountida.edu

MOUNT SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY

NATIONAL CONSERVATORY OF DRAMATIC ARTS Majors: F, T Website: www. theconservatory.org

NAZARETH COLLEGE* Majors: D, G, M, T Website: www.naz.edu

Majors: G, M, V Website: www.msmu.edu

MUHLENBERG COLLEGE* Majors: D, F, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.muhlen berg.edu

D: Dance F: Film G: Graphic Design M: Music MT: Musical Theater P: Photography T: Theater V: Visual/Fine Arts O: Other

NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYHOUSE SCHOOL

The Neighborhood Playhouse School, on East 54th Street in New York City, boasts a proscenium theater, classrooms, a modern twostory dance studio, student lounge, dressing rooms, and an annex for scenery and costumes.

Majors: F, T Location: New York, NY Website: neighborhoodplayhouse.org

NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY Majors: P Website: www.nesop.com

Study at Central On a three year, full-time undergraduate degree: > BA (Hons) Acting > BA (Hons) Drama, Applied Theatre and Education > BA (Hons) Theatre Practice.

Find out more: www.cssd.ac.uk/NACAC

a competitive edge for a competitive field Now Offering: Bachelor Of Music With Elective Studies In Business

Add a Business Dimension to Your Music Studies You can now combine a degree in music from Duquesne University’s renowned Mary Pappert School of Music with a certificate in business from the Palumbo • Donahue School of Business. This unique program adds significant value to your degree, giving you the competitive edge you need for a successful career.

Learn more by visiting duq.edu/MusicAndBusiness or by calling 412.396.5064.

MARY PAPPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC

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Students at Simon Fraser University School for the Contemporary Arts work on a theatre, dance, and music collaboration.

NEW YORK CONSERVATORY FOR DRAMATIC ARTS*

The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is one of the best acting schools New York City has to offer.

Every year we travel, see, and audition thousands of aspiring actors only to allow a select few into our conservatory.

Majors: F, T Location: New York, NY Website: www.sft.edu

NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

Majors: F, MT, P, T, O Website: www.nyfa.edu

NEW YORK SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN* Majors: V Website: www.nysid.edu

NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.newhope.edu

THE NEW SCHOOL

Live, study, and play in one of the world’s most exciting cities. A leading university, The New School seamlessly connects the classroom to New York City and the world beyond. Liberal Arts, Art and Design, Performing Arts.

Majors: D, G, M, P, T, V, O Location: New York, NY Website: www.newschool.edu

NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

New World School of the Arts, located in Miami, Florida, is a center for excellence in the visual and performing arts. It provides a comprehensive educational program of artistic training, academic and creative development, and preparation for professional careers in the arts.

Majors: D, G, M, MT, P, T, V Location: Miami, FL Website: www.nwsa.mdc.edu

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY - SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, V Website: www.engineering. nyu.edu

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY STEINHARDT - ART & ART PROFESSION Majors: V Website: www.steinhardt. nyu.edu/art

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NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE*

Majors: M, P, T, V, O Website: www.normandale.edu

NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS*

Majors: M, MT, T Website: www.ndsu.edu

NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY

Majors: G, M, T, V Website: www.northpark.edu

NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY* Majors: D, M, T Website: www.neiu.edu

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY*

Majors: D, G, M, P, T, V Website: www.art.niu.edu

NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V, O Website: www.nku.edu

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

Website: www.north umbria.ac.uk

NORTHWEST COLLEGE Website: www.nwc.edu

NORTHWEST COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN* Majors: G, P, V Website: www.ncad.edu

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY* Majors: D, G, M, T Website: www.nova.edu

OBERLIN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Majors: M Website: www.new.oberlin. edu/conservatory

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY*

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.osu.edu

OHIO UNIVERSITY*

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V, O Website: www.ohio.edu

OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY Majors: F, G, M, P, T, V Website: www.okbu.edu

OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY*

Oklahoma City University is a coeducational, urban private, United Methodist university located in the heart of Oklahoma City.

OCU has more than 1,600 undergraduates and 1,000 graduate students. With a 11:1 student/faculty ratio, the average class size is 17.

Majors: M, T Location: Oklahoma City, OK Website: www.okcu.edu

OREGON COLLEGE OF ART AND CRAFT Majors: V Website: www.ocac.edu

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY*

Majors: G, M, P, T, V, O Website: www.oregonstate.edu

OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY

Majors: D, F, G, M, P, T Website: www.otterbein.edu

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PACE UNIVERSITY

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.pace.edu

PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY* Majors: D, G, M, T, O Website: www.plu.edu

PACIFIC NORTHWEST COLLEGE OF ART (PNCA)

Pacific Lutheran University seeks to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership & care for other people, for their communities and for the earth.

PLU offers studies in arts & communication, business, education, nursing, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.

Majors: G, P, O Website: www.pnca.edu

PEABODY CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC OF THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

The Peabody Conservatory strives to provide aspiring artists with the skills to pursue professional careers in music and the education to become leaders in the cultural life of their communities. Â Peabody is a gathering place for intellectual and artistic participants in the field of music.

Majors: M Location: Baltimore, MD Website: www.peabody.jhu.edu

PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS Majors: V Website: www.pafa.org

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PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY*

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V, O Website: www.psu.edu

PIEDMONT COLLEGE

Majors: G, M, MT, P, T, V, O Website: www.piedmont.edu

POINT PARK UNIVERSITY* Welcome to an environment where you can jump right into your major. Get real life work experience. And be energized by a hip, urban campus. Point Park University will help you

become the person you always envisioned. And point you in the direction of a life-altering career.

Majors: D, F, P, T, O Location: Pittsburgh, PA Website: www.pointpark.edu

PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V, O Website: www.pdx.edu

PURCHASE COLLEGE – SUNY*

Majors: D, F, G, M, P, T, V Website: www.purchase.edu

WIUS "The Dog" Student Broadcasters, Department of Broadcasting, College of Fine Arts and Communication, Western Illinois University.

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QUEENS COLLEGE

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.qc.cuny.edu

REGENT UNIVERSITY*

Regent University is one of the nation’s leading academic centers for Christian thought and action. Our academic standards are high and our programs rigorous, but what sets Regent apart is our mission to prepare capable men and women to excel both in mind and spirit.

Majors: F, T, O Location: Virginia Beach, VA Website: www.regent.edu

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LIPA

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts Co-Founder:

• • • • • • •

Sir Paul McCartney

Arts Management / Music Business Acting Dance Music Recording Arts Technical Theater Theater Design

Since opening in 1996, LIPA has established itself as one of the world’s leading institutes for performing arts training.

LIPA’s unique curriculum replicates the working practices of the arts & entertainment industries in a creative, collaborative community of 800 students from over 30 countries.

Graduates enjoy success in a wide range of professions, as performers and as those who make performance possible.

Come and say hello!

www.lipa.ac.uk www.lipauk.com international@lipa.ac.uk

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RELATIVITY SCHOOL

Majors: D, F, MT, T, V Website: www. relativityschool.org

School of the Musuem of Fine Arts Juan Travieso, Non-indigenous, 2014, Acrylic on panel.

RICE UNIVERSITY

Majors: M Website: www.music.rice.edu

RICHMOND, THE AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY IN LONDON

Richmond, The American International University in London, is committed to preparing students for global careers and postgraduate study on both sides of the Atlantic. We welcome students from over 100 countries, presenting an opportunity for global friendships and intercultural exchange.

Majors: D, F, MT, P, V Location: London, United Kingdom Website: www.richmond.ac.uk

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY*

Majors: Â F, G, P, V, O Website: www.rit.edu

ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.rwu.edu

ROYAL CONSERVATOIRE OF SCOTLAND - DANCE, DRAMA, MUSIC, PRODUCTION AND SCREEN

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.rcs.ac.uk

ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC & DRAMA

Ranked No. 1 for Drama and in the top five for music conservatories in the UK by The Guardian 2014, RWCMD is a center of excellence for

the performing arts and an All-Steinway conservatory.

Majors: M, MT, T Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom Website: www.rwcmd.ac.uk

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RYERSON UNIVERSITY Majors: D, F, G, P, V Website: www.ryerson.ca

SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY Majors: M, MT, V Website: www.slu.edu

SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

Majors: D, G, M, MT, T Website: www.smumn.edu

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.shsu.edu

SAMFORD UNIVERSITY* Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V, O Website: www.samford.edu

SAN FRANCISCO ART INSTITUTE

San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) creates new ways of looking at and living in the world. Since 1871, SFAI has attracted individuals who push beyond boundaries to discover uncharted artistic terrain.

Majors: F, G, P, V Location: San Francisco, CA Website: www.sfai.edu

SAN FRANCISCO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC*

Majors: M Website: www.sfcm.edu

SANTA FE UNIVERSITY OF ART AND DESIGN*

Majors: F, G, M, MT, P, T, V, O Website: www.santafe university.edu

SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.slc.edu

SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN Majors: F, G, P, T, V, O Website: www.scad.edu

SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, one of the nation’s most influential art and design schools, offers a unique interdisciplinary curriculum designed to provide students unparalleled opportunities to develop their creative and critical abilities.

Majors: F, P, V Location: Chicago, IL Website: www.saic.edu

SCHOOL OF THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON

One of only three art schools in the U.S. affiliated with a major museum (the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston), the SMFA’s mission is to provide an interdisciplinary fine arts education that values cultural, artistic, and intellectual diversity.

Majors: F, G, P, O Location: Boston, MA Website: www.smfa.edu

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SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS (SVA) Majors: F, G, P, V Website: www.sva.edu

SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS - VIRGINIA TECH

Majors: G, P, V, O Website: www.sova.vt.edu

SETON HILL UNIVERSITY Majors: D, G, M, MT, T, V Website: www.setonhill.edu

SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY*

Majors: D, M, MT, T Website: www.su.edu

SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY

Majors: F, G, M, MT, P, V, O Website: www.shepherd.edu

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL FOR THE CONTEMPORARY ARTS

SCA offers the advantages of a small art school - lots of attention from professors, close interaction with fellow students, the familiarity of a small program - with all the advantages of a large university - access to a vast array of courses, faculty engaged in high-level research, excellent facilities, and more.

Majors: D, F, M, T, V, O Location: Vancouver, Canada Website: www.sfu.ca/sca

SNOW COLLEGE*

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.snow.edu

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SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY - DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC* Majors: D, M, T Website: www.sonoma.edu/music

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY Majors: D, M, MT, T, V Website: www.semo.edu

SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY*

Website: www.suu.edu

SOUTHWEST SCHOOL OF ART

Majors: P, V Website: www.swschool.org

ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY*

Majors: F, G, M, P, T, V Website: www.stcloud state.edu

ST. OLAF COLLEGE*

Majors: D, F, M, MT, P, T, V, O Website: wp.stolaf.edu

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY – CARBONDALE*

Majors: F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.siuc.edu

Western Carolina University School of Stage and Screen's production of Les Miserables.

SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.smu.edu

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STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (SUNY) – FREDONIA*

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.fredonia.edu

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY*

Majors: D, F, G, M, P, T, V Website: www.sfasu.edu

STEPHENS COLLEGE

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.stephens.edu

goal. It’s just one stop along the way as students pursue something greater for themselves and the world around them. Stetson University dares students to be significant.

Majors: M, T, V Location: DeLand, FL Website: www.stetson.edu

STEVENSON UNIVERSITY*

Stevenson University is an innovative, coeducational,

independent institution offering undergraduate and graduate students a career-focused education marked by individualized attention, civility, and respect for difference. The university blends liberal arts with career exploration and planning.

Majors: F, G, P, T Location: Stevenson, MD Website: www.stevenson. edu

STETSON UNIVERSITY*

At Stetson University, located in DeLand, Florida, graduation isn’t the end

D: Dance F: Film G: Graphic Design M: Music MT: Musical Theater P: Photography T: Theater V: Visual/Fine Arts O: Other

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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY*

STUDIO ART CENTERS INTERNATIONAL (SACI), FLORENCE

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Majors: D, G, M, P, T, V Website: www.stockton.edu

SACI provides unique, lifeenhancing semester and summer study-abroad experiences in Florence, Italy, for students of traditional and contemporary studio arts and design. SACI’s NASAD accredited MFA, MA, and Post-Bac programs encourage creative approaches to art making and scholarship.

Majors: F, G, P, T, O Location: Firenze, Italy Website: www.saci-florence.edu

STUDIO INCAMMINATI Majors: V Website: www. studioincamminati.org

SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY

Majors: G, T, O Website: www.suffolk.edu

SUNY BUFFALO STATE Majors: D, F, G, M, P, T, V Website: suny.buffalo state.edu

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: vpa.syr.edu

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.temple.edu

film, design, marketing, animation, and audio production.

Majors: F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Location: Chicago, IL Website: www. tribecaflashpoint.edu

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE COMMERCE Website: www.tamuc.edu

TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS - NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

Majors: D, M, P, T Website: www.tisch.nyu.edu

TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY

Majors: M, MT, T, V Website: www.transy.edu

TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

Majors: F, G, M, MT, T Website: www.trevecca.edu

TRIBECA FLASHPOINT COLLEGE

Tribeca Flashpoint College is a college in downtown Chicago offering bachelor’s and associate degree programs in fields such as

Majors: F, G, M, T Website: www.trnty.edu

TRINITY LABAN CONSERVATOIRE OF MUSIC & DANCE

Majors: D, M Website: www.trinitylaban. ac.uk

TRINITY UNIVERSITY

Majors: F, M, T, V Website: www.trinity.edu

TULANE UNIVERSITY*

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V, O Website: www.tulane.edu

UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY (SUNY)* Majors: M, P, T, V Website: www.albany.edu

SUNY COLLEGE AT CORTLAND*

Website: www.cortland.edu

SUNY POTSDAM*

D: Dance F: Film G: Graphic Design M: Music MT: Musical Theater P: Photography T: Theater V: Visual/Fine Arts O: Other

Majors: D, G, M, P, T, O Website: www.potsdam.edu

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LAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART + DESIGN LCAD.EDU

BFA DEGREES Animation Design + Digital Media Drawing + Painting Game Art Illustration MINORS Art History Creative Writing Sculpture MFA Art of Game Design Drawing Painting

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UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA - COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS* The College of Fine Arts at the University of Arizona has a world-class reputation.

The University of Arizona CFA offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs through the School of Art, the School of Dance, the School of Music, and the School of Theatre, Film, and Television.

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Location: Tucson, AZ Website: cfa.arizona.edu

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V, O Website: www.uarts.edu

UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON

Located within London, the Colleges are at the heart of their respective communities.

Their close-knit and welcoming environments are a launch pad for your studies, which will also be supported by all the resources of the larger University and the wider London arts community.

Majors: F, G, T, P, V, O Location: London, United Kingdom Website: www.arts.ac.uk

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE - CLAIRE TREVOR SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Majors: D, M, MT, P, T, V, O Website: www.arts.uci.edu

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES (UCLA) - SCHOOL OF ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE Majors: D, G, M, P, V Website: www.arts.ucla.edu/ home

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES (UCLA) SCHOOL OF THEATER, FILM AND TELEVISION

Majors: F, MT, T Website: www.tft.ucla.edu

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - SANTA BARBARA Majors: D, F, M,T, V Website: www.ucsb.edu

Historic.

Visionary.

Renowned.

Enriching the Boston community since 1867, presenting more than 700 free and ticketed performances to the public each year

Leading new and innovative initiatives to fully prepare our students for the future of the performing arts

Internationally-acclaimed training in music, dance and theater, with alumni who are redefining what it means to be an artist

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B O S T O N C O N S E R V A T O R Y . E D U

In Their Own Words

By DAVID FOY BAUER

Minneapolis College of Art and Design Looking for drama schools in Hollywood is like dumpster diving for gold. It’s hard to find a program that puts you, the student, first.

However, having just graduated, I can say that Theatre of Arts does just that.

The two-year conservatory program provides students with training in every aspect of acting, including, most importantly, the business side.

Most schools here in Los Angeles have huge classes of 15 or more. This results in little time on stage or one-on-one with teachers, which is key for growth as an actor. In my class, we had, at most, six people, meaning we became close to each other and to our teachers and got to spend lots of time up on stage. The school has a beautiful theater on campus that students get all to themselves during classes and rehearsals. In the evening, it is used as an indie film cinema – and students get free tickets!

All the teachers at the school have to be working in their fields. It’s cool to be watching your favorite show and see a familiar face or two. Casting directors, for example, teach the business classes, and stunt coordi-

nators teach stage combat. And guest speakers visit frequently. This means that, from day one as a student, you are immersed within the Hollywood industry and have countless opportunities to make connections. And in the acting and the filmmaking industry, connections are the No. 1 thing that will get you work.

I took classes in various acting techniques, makeup, stage combat, musical theater, voice, movement and dance, to name a few, and then had the opportunity to put all of this into action. We wrote and performed our own one-person shows, did a festival of one-act plays, and got to present a fulllength play for the public. At graduation, we put on a showcase of scenes and monologues that industry professionals attended.

Many of us booked meetings afterward.

Again, I owe this to the connections of faculty members.

So, why choose Theatre of Arts?

• The tuition is priced fairly.

• Teachers are all trained as actors and are

now successfully doing what you want to do. Go figure.

• You will leave school equipped with a professional showreel, resume and the ability to write resumes and pick great headshots.

• Classes with teachers who care about you.

• Equal training in both theater and on-camera. You’ll leave knowing the difference between the two and be a more versatile actor for it.

You get the picture. If you want to be a professional actor and give yourself the best shot possible for success, then Theatre of Arts is the place to start that journey. They also offer great short summer programs, if you want to try it out without the two-year commitment.

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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO

UC San Diego is an academic powerhouse and economic engine, recognized as one of the top 10 public universities

by U.S. News and World Report. Innovation is central to who we are and what we do. Here, students learn that knowledge isn’t just acquired in the classroom but life is their laboratory.

Majors: D, M, T, V Location: San Diego, CA Website: www.ucsd.edu

UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI - COLLEGECONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER - COLLEGE OF ARTS & MEDIA*

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI COLLEGE OF DESIGN, ARCHITECTURE, ART AND PLANNING

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT*

Majors: D, M, MT, T, V Website: www.chi.ac.uk

Majors: D, M, MT, T Website: www.ccm.uc.edu

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.colorado.edu

Majors: M Website: www.ucdenver.edu

Majors: G, M, P, T, V, O Website: www.uconn.edu

Majors: G, P, V Website: www.daap.uc.edu

COME TO CANADA STUDY AT HUMBER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OFFERING MANY EXCITING VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS Gain more than an education, gain the experience of a lifetime by living and studying in Toronto, one of the most vibrant, safe and culturally diverse cities in the world. With over 150 degrees, diplomas and postgraduate certificate courses, Humber offers pathways to higher education and career success.

INTERNATIONAL.HUMBER.CA

For nearly 130 years, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design has been shaping the meaning of art and design education. Whether you are a high school student checking out your options, a transfer student looking for a change, or a working professional exploring ways to advance your career, an MCAD education will move you from where you are to where you want to go.

— We deliver top-notch, relevant academic programs, all of which are taught by our superb faculty of working artists and designers.

— We are continuously partnering with community organizations looking to tap into MCAD creative talent, so all of our students graduate with real-world work experience.

— We are fully committed to being accessible—our facilities are open 24/7 —and keeping costs manageable—97% of our students receive financial aid.

— Our graduates include entrepreneurs, executives, and creative directors working at companies like Nike, Target, Nickelodeon, Walt Disney Studios, Urban Outfitters, and Motorola.

For a visit call Admissions at 800.874.MCAD. Request more information and find out about our numerous campus events at mcad.edu/admissions.

2501 STEVENS AVENUE MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404 ADMISSIONS@MCAD.EDU

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UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON*

Majors: G, P, V, O Website: www.udayton.edu

UNIVERSITY OF DENVER - LAMONT SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Majors: M, T Website: www.du.edu/ahss/ lamont

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA - COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS Majors: D, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.arts.ufl.edu

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA*

Majors: T Website: www.uga.edu

UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD - THE HARTT SCHOOL*

The Hartt School is the performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford with degree programs in music, dance, and theater. Educational focus is on individual needs and supportive relationships with faculty, staff, and other students.

Majors: D, M, MT, T Location: West Hartford, CT Website: harttweb. hartford.edu

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, MANOA

Majors: D, M, T Website: www.manoa.hawaii. edu

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON - MOORES SCHOOL OF MUSIC

The Moores School of Music’s commitment to academic and musical excellence has made the institution a vital resource in the educational and cultural life of Houston. Home to an 80-member faculty and more than 600 music majors, its thriving programs place it in the forefront of music schools.

Majors: M Location: Houston, TX Website: www.uh.edu/ class/music

This school will change your life.

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rethink design.

Reimagine liberal arts. reinvent performing arts. break for lunch.

Parsons School of Design/

Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts/

Welcome to The New School, founded in 1919, in the heart of NYC. This creatively driven university joins together a world-famous art and design school, a progressive liberal arts college, a renowned performing arts college, a branch campus in Paris, graduate schools, and many more programs.

Here, rigorous theory, critical thinking, and real-world practice never stop. Maybe for a quick sandwich.

Maybe not. newschool.edu

College of Performing Arts Drama Jazz Mannes

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION

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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO - COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN AND THE ARTS* Majors: F, G, M, P, T, V, O Website: www.cada.uic.edu

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS - SCHOOL OF MUSIC Majors: M Website: www.music.illinois. edu

UNIVERSITY OF MARY WASHINGTON

Come to University of Mary Washington and pursue your passion. Studio Art. Music.

Theater. Professional training with master teachers in a liberal arts environment: Small classes. Individual mentoring. Extraordinary opportunities.

Majors: M, MT, T, V Location: Fredericksburg, VA Website: www.umw.edu

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, URBANA - CHAMPAIGN COLLEGE OF FINE + UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED ARTS MARYLAND - BALTIMORE Majors: D, G, M, P, T, V, O COUNTY* Website: www.faa.illinois.edu

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA* Majors: D, M, T Website: www.uiowa.edu

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS* Majors: D, G, M, P Website: www.sota.ku.edu

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY - COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS* Majors: D, G, M, MT, P, T, V, O Website: www.finearts.uky. edu

UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE*

Majors: M, P, T Website: www.laverne.edu

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT MACHIAS

Majors: T Website: www.umm.maine. edu

Majors: D, M, T, V Website: www.umbc.edu

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND - SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND PRESERVATION*

Majors: V, O Website: www.arch.umd.edu

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND - SCHOOL OF MUSIC* Majors: M Website: www.music.umd. edu

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FROST SCHOOL OF MUSIC Majors: M Website: www.miami.edu/ frost/index.php/frost

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - SCHOOL OF MUSIC, THEATRE & DANCE

Majors: D, M, MT, T Website: music.umich.edu/ index.php

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

Majors: D, F, G, M, P, T, V Website: www.umn.edu

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA – DULUTH* Majors: D, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.d.umn.edu

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA – MORRIS* Majors: D, M, T Website: www.morris.umn. edu

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI*

Majors: M Website: www.missouri.edu

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS – AMHERST*

Majors: D, M, MT, T Website: www.umass.edu

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL

Majors: G, M, P Website: www.uml.edu

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D: Dance F: Film G: Graphic Design M: Music MT: Musical Theater P: Photography T: Theater V: Visual/Fine Arts O: Other

Bachelor of Music in: Performance • Education Composition • Theory Areas of emphasis: Jazz & Improvisational Music, Collaborative Piano, Piano Pedagogy Double Degree Bachelor of Music/ Bachelor of Arts

Discover the power of Engaged Learning. lawrence.edu/conservatory

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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, KANSAS CITY (UMKC) CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC AND DANCE

The UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance is internationally recognized as a center for artistic excellence, innovation and engagement with our communities. Â In rehearsals, in class and on stage, our students interact with a gifted faculty and with leading visiting artists.

Majors: D, M Location: Kansas City, MO Website: conservatory. umkc.edu

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - ST. LOUIS*

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN*

UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS*

Majors: D, G, M, P, T, V Website: www.umsl.edu

Majors: G, M, MT, P, T Website: www.montevallo. edu

UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT UNION

Majors: M, MT, T, V Website: www.mountunion.edu

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA - LAS VEGAS* Majors: D, G, M, P, T, V Website: www.unlv.edu

Majors: F, G, M, P, T, V Website: www.newhaven.edu

The College of Fine Arts at The University of New Mexico nurtures creative thinking and supports innovative work across all disciplines by providing in-depth training and mentoring in the complex skills necessary for achievement in the arts.

Majors: D, F, G, M, P Location: Albuquerque, NM Website: finearts.unm.edu

18 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011 www.CAP21.org | AdmissionsInfo@CAP21.org | 212.807.0202

Over 100 Alums on Broadway

World Class Faculty Expert Training

2-Year Professional Program Molloy College BFA Program Summer Professional Program Summer High School Program

CAP21.or g Housing options available with:

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Educating the Whole Artist Studying the arts – and developing your capacity to think creatively, to express yourself, and to see the world differently – makes you more than well educated. It makes you incredibly valuable and well prepared, wherever life takes you.

Double Majors Theatre Arts and Psychology Theatre Arts and Communication Theatre Arts and English Theatre Arts and History … and more!

B.A. in Theatre Arts M.S. in Arts Administration

“The beauty of art is creation. Le Moyne College allows you to create your own education and this allows the artist inside to flourish.”

Jessica Bush ’15 M.S. in Arts Administration candidate 2016

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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA GREENSBORO* TEXAS - COLLEGE OF MUSIC Majors: D, F, M, T

UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA - SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

UNIVERSITY OF ROEHAMPTON, LONDON

Website: www.uncg.edu

An accredited university offering professional training in the performing, visual and moving image arts. Departments: Dance, Design & Production, Drama, Filmmaking and Music.

Degrees: BFA, BM, MFA, MM and accredited to offer high school diploma.

Majors: D, F, M, T, O Location: Winston-Salem, NC Website: www.uncsa.edu

Majors: M Website: www.music.unt.edu

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO Majors: F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.unco.edu

Majors: M, T, V Website: www.redlands.edu

Majors: D, F, P, T Website: www.roehampton. ac.uk

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON Majors: D, M Website: www.uoregon.edu

UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC

Majors: M, T, V Website: www.pacific.edu

D: Dance F: Film G: Graphic Design M: Music MT: Musical Theater P: Photography T: Theater V: Visual/Fine Arts O: Other

Learn in small classes.

Succeed in big ways.

With an average class size of 23, and a student–faculty ratio of 18:1, Ramapo College offers students an individualized learning experience. Our students are able to build meaningful, close-working relationships with faculty members through mentorship, collaboration and research opportunities.

Through the School of Contemporary Arts, students can study 18 unique concentrations in the arts under major areas of communication arts, contemporary arts, music, theater and visual arts. Discover how we prepare our students for a lifetime of success.

Learn more at:

www.ramapo.edu/ca or 201-684-7300 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ

Jonathan Lipkin, Professor of Digital Media, working with a Ramapo College student on a digital film project.

Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Regional Universities North category for public institutions.

Featured in the Princeton Review’s “Best in the Northeast.”

ASPIRE

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BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY

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CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

Bach/Beatles Opera/Broadway Performance/Arts Management Education/Therapy Professional/Fun Rigor/Support Specialized/Collaborative Dream/Succeed

Join the unique synergy of this ever-evolving Conservatory community.

Baldwin Wallace University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, age, disability, national origin, gender or sexual orientation in the administration of any policies or programs.

Fall 2016 Audition Dates Saturday, November 21 Saturday-Sunday, February 13-14 Saturday-Sunday, February 20-21 Saturday-Sunday, February 27-28 music@bw.edu 440-826-2368 866-BW-MUSIC www.bw.edu/conservatory Find us:

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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA - SCHOOL OF MUSIC The University of South Carolina School of Music offers more than 20 music undergraduate and graduate degrees. Heavily reduced tuition rates are available for out-ofstate students who earn music and/or academic scholarships from the university.

Majors: M Location: Columbia, SC Website: www.sc.edu/ study/colleges_schools/ music

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GLORYA KAUFMAN SCHOOL OF DANCE Majors: D, M, MT, T Website: kaufman.usc.edu

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF DRAMATIC ARTS

Located in Los Angeles, a city synonymous with artistic innovation and excellence, the top-ranked USC School of Dramatic Arts is leader in dramatic arts education. The school prepares students for leadership in every facet of dramatic arts.

Majors: T, V, O Location: Los Angeles, CA Website: dramaticarts.usc.edu

D: Dance F: Film G: Graphic Design M: Music MT: Musical Theater P: Photography T: Theater V: Visual/Fine Arts O: Other

s t r A e n Fi

At Viterbo University you’ll find…

• professional training within a liberal arts university • dedicated artist-faculty • small classes • numerous creative/performing opportunities • first-rate facilities • talent and academic scholarships

Offering liberal arts and professional programs in art, arts administration, music, music theatre, and theatre.

For more information: www.viterbo.edu/finearts

La Crosse, Wis. • 1-800-VITERBO • admission@viterbo.edu

A d v e r t i s i n g , A r t , B r a n d i n g , B u s i n e s s C o m m u n i c a t i o n , C i n e m a t o g r a p h y, C o l l e g e L i f e , C r e a t i v i t y, D i g i t a l M a r k e t i n g , D r a w i n g , E d i t i n g , E v e n t Planning, Exhibitions, Fashion Design, Film and Moving Image, Graphic Design, Interactive Design, Internships, Journalism, Lighting, Media, M o t i o n G r a p h i c s , P h o t o g r a p h y, P o r t f o l i o s , P r e s e n t i n g , P r o d u c t i o n , P u b l i c R e l a t i o n s , P u b l i c S p e a k i n g , S c r e e n p l a y s , Te x t i l e s , U X / U I , V i d e o , V i s u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n D e s i g n , We b D e v e l o p m e n t , a n d W r i t i n g .

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Scholarships are available for high school students. To learn more about our Art & Design Scholarship Program visit stevenson.edu/scholarships.

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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON Majors: F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.uta.edu

UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA

Majors: F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.westga.edu

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN - COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS*

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – MILWAUKEE*

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON - SCHOOL OF DRAMA*

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - RIVER FALLS*

Majors: M Website: www.utexas.edu/finearts

Majors: M Website: drama.washington.edu

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON: SCHOOL OF MUSIC Majors: M Website: music.washington.edu

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.uwm.edu

Majors: D, F, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.uwrf.edu

VANCOUVER FILM SCHOOL

Majors: F, V Website: www.vfs.edu

A student-choreographed piece from the Le Moyne Student Dance Company's sold-out performance.

VANCOUVER INSTITUTE OF MEDIA ARTS (VANARTS)

VanArts is a globally renowned school that employs instructors with current, relevant and credible industry experience and contacts. You’ll graduate as a specialist after only one year of study in the entertainment capital of the Pacific Northwest.

Majors: F, P, T, V Location: Vancouver, Canada Website: www.van arts.com

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY

Majors: M, T, V Website: www.vander bilt.edu

VANDERCOOK COLLEGE OF MUSIC* Majors: M Website: www.vander cook.edu

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Majors: D, G, M, P, T, O Website: www.arts. vcu.edu

D: Dance F: Film G: Graphic Design M: Music MT: Musical Theater P: Photography T: Theater V: Visual/Fine Arts O: Other

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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Mason Gross School of the Arts DANCE + FILMMAKING + MUSIC + THEATER + VISUAL ARTS

APPLY: www.masongross.rutgers.edu CALL: 848-932-5269 EMAIL: admissions@masongross.rutgers.edu

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Viterbo is a Catholic, Franciscan University in the liberal arts tradition. A regional leader in the arts, Viterbo is located in beautiful La Crosse, Wisconsin, a city with a population of 52,000 amid majestic bluffs and scenic valleys near the Mississippi River.

Majors: D, G, M, MT, P, T, V Location: La Crosse, WI Website: www.viterbo.edu/ school-fine-arts

WALDORF COLLEGE

Majors: M, MT, T Website: www.waldorf.edu

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

WESLEYAN COLLEGE*

Majors: F, G, M, MT, P, V Website: www.wsu.edu

Majors: G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www wesleyancollege.edu

WATKINS COLLEGE OF ART, DESIGN & FILM*

WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY - CREATIVE ARTS*

Majors: F, G, P, V Website: www.watkins.edu

Website: www.weber.edu

WEBSTER UNIVERSITY*

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V, O Website: www.webster.edu

WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Website: www.wit.edu

Majors: D, G, M, MT, T, V Website: www.wcupa.edu

Majors: D, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: arts.wvu.edu/ccarts

D: Dance F: Film G: Graphic Design M: Music MT: Musical Theater P: Photography T: Theater V: Visual/Fine Arts O: Other

Peabody boasts a preeminent faculty, a collaborative learning environment, and the academic resources of one of the nation’s leading universities, Johns Hopkins.

PHOTO: RICHARD ANDERSON

VITERBO UNIVERSITY*

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For the artists, the innovators and the academics who choose our institution, Chicago’s Tribeca Flashpoint College is the place where creative ideas become creative realities.

A four-year college specializing in media, arts and communications, Tribeca Flashpoint gives you the strong academic core you expect from a world-class college—plus the industry focus, faculty mentorship, project-based curriculum, and robust career preparation necessary to become successful in your field after graduation. Learn more about our areas of study, including Film, Recording Arts, Animation, Graphic Design, and Digital Marketing, at tribecaflashpoint.edu.

ONLINE + PART-TIME DEGREES AVAILABLE

312.332.0707 I WWW.TRIBECAFLASHPOINT.EDU I INFO@TRIBECAFLASHPOINT.EDU Tribeca Flashpoint College is approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Tribeca Flashpoint is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award academic associate and bachelor degrees. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at www.tribecaflashpoint.edu/gainful-employment.

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WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

The University’s mission is focused on quality education and preparation for responsible citizenship in a changing world. Since its founding, WCU has grown in size to become a major cultural, scientific, and educational force in the region and the state, and it’s still growing!

Majors: D, F, MT, T Location: Cullowhee Website: www.wcu.edu

WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY Majors: G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.wcsu.edu

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

The College of Fine Arts is one of seven undergraduate colleges that make this University a great place to earn an education. The College of Fine Arts consists of the Frostic School of Art, Department of Dance, School of Music and Department of Theatre. All are nationally accredited.

Majors: D, G, M, MT, P, T, V Location: Kalamazoo, MI Website: www.wmich.edu/art

WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY*

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.admissions. wwu.edu

WESTMINSTER COLLEGE Majors: D, F, M, P, T, V Website: www.westminster college.edu

WESTMINSTER COLLEGE OF ARTS OF RIDER UNIVERSITY

Westminster College of the Arts of Rider University is known for its excellence in preparing generations of distinguished artists and educators and offering every Rider student the opportunity to participate in the arts.

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, T, V Location: Princeton, NJ Website: www.rider.edu/ westminster

WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY “Come join us! Follow your passion.”

COLLEGE OF FINE & PERFORMING ARTS NASM/NAST/NASAD/CIDA Accredited Degree Programs

SCHOOL OF MUSIC

SCHOOL OF STAGE & SCREEN

SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN

Performance Music Education Music Industry Commercial Music

Theatre Musical Theatre Technical Theatre Film

Art Education Art History Graphic Design Interior Design Studio Art

Dance

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WILLIAM JESSUP UNIVERSITY

Majors: M Website: www.jessup.edu

WILLIAM JEWELL COLLEGE

Majors: G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.jewell.edu

WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY

Majors: P, O Website: www.wpunj.edu

WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY

Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V Website: www.williamwoods. edu

WOODBURY UNIVERSITY* Majors: F, G, V Website: www.woodbury.edu

YOUNG HARRIS COLLEGE Majors: M, T Website: www.yhc.edu

XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Majors: D, G, M, P, T, V Website: www.xavier.edu

Colleges marked with an asterisk (*) have voluntarily begun using the U.S. Department of Education’s Financial Aid Shopping Sheet as the method they will use to let you know about your financial aid package. You will be able to make direct, clear comparisons between financial aid award letters for colleges using the Shopping Sheet.

For more information about the Shopping Sheet and the colleges using it, visit the NACAC Web page at www.nacacnet.org.

SMART CHOICE. Each year, more of the country’s best and brightest high school musicians are auditioning for the University of South Carolina School of Music. They’re drawn to the possibility of studying with internationally respected faculty and earning a top-notch music degree for a fraction of the price of many other institutions.

It might be a smart choice for you, too. Visit us, meet our talented students and faculty, and find out why USC has developed a reputation for becoming one of the best values in the nation for studying music.

Some things about us we think you’ll love: . More than 20 bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degree programs in music . Music Entrepreneurship courses and programs . Exceptional facilities, including brand new buildings for the USC String Project and the USC Marching Band . Out-of-state students who receive university music and/or academic scholarships are eligible for heavily discounted tuition rates; many receive in-state tuition rates, around $10,000 a year . The Music Community, on-campus housing for incoming music majors who want to live with other musicians Learn more: facebook.com/GamecockMusic music.sc.edu Music admissions phone: 803.777.6614

COLLEGE OF ARTS, COMMUNICATIONS AND DESIGN

More than 700 creative students from around the world partner with our outstanding faculty to pursue the highest levels of excellence in over 25 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

• Visual Art • Performing Arts • Film • Music • Communications

A campus of distinction Learn more about LIU Post. Visit us online or in-person. liu.edu/post

• Design & Digital Technologies • Theatre • Dance • Arts Management

INDEX Use this guide, featuring an extensive number of performing and visual arts colleges, to help you select the perfect school for a successful career in the arts.

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

INTERNATIONAL 20 American College Dublin 21 The Art Institutes 21 Arts University Bournemouth 27 Capilano University 30 Concordia University 31 De Montfort University 37 Falmouth University 38 The Glasgow School of Art 40 Humber College 44 Leeds College of Music 46 Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts 48 Middlesex University London 56 Northumbria University 61 Richmond, The American International

University in London 61 Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Dance, Drama, Music, Production

and Screen 61 Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama 62 Ryerson University 62 Simon Fraser University - School for the

Contemporary Arts 68 Studio Art Centers International (SACI) Florence 68 Trinity Laban Conservatoire of

Music & Dance 70 University of the Arts London 74 University of Chichester 82 University of Roehampton, London 86 Vancouver Film School 86 Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts)

ALABAMA 62 Samford University* 80 University of Montevallo

ARKANSAS 40 John Brown University*

ARIZONA 21 The Art Institutes 38 The Herberger Institute for Design and

the Arts at Arizona State University 70 University of Arizona College of Fine Arts*

CALIFORNIA 19 Academy of Art University AMDA* 20 American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA)* 21 Art Center College of Design 21 The Art Institutes 25 CalArts (California Institute of the Arts) 25 California College of the Arts* 29 Columbia College Hollywood 34 Dominican University of California 37 FIDM/The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 40 Idyllwild Arts Academy 44 Laguna College of Art and Design 48 Marymount California University 48 Mills College 50 Mount Saint Mary’s University 61 Relativity School 62 San Francisco Art Institute 62 San Francisco Conservatory of Music* 64 Sonoma State University Department of Music*

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CINEMA ARTS n CINEMA PRODUCTION n DIGITAL ARTS n SCREENWRITING THEATRE n ACTING n MUSICAL THEATRE n STAGE MANAGEMENT n TECHNICAL THEATRE AND DESIGN DANCE n BALLET n JAZZ n MODERN n DANCE PEDAGOGY

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INDEX 70

70

70

70 74 78 82 82 84

84

92 92

University of California, Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) - School of Arts and Architecture University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) - School of Theater, Film and Television University of California Santa Barbara University of California San Diego University of La Verne* University of the Pacific University of Redlands University of Southern California - Glorya Kaufman School of Dance University of Southern California - School of Dramatic Arts William Jessup University Woodbury University*

COLORADO 21 The Art Institutes 74 University of Colorado Boulder 74 University of Colorado Denver College of Arts & Media* 76 University of Denver - Lamont

School of Music 82 University of Northern Colorado

CONNECTICUT 21 The Art Institutes 74 University of Connecticut* 76 University of Hartford The Hartt School* 80 University of New Haven* 90 Western Connecticut State University

DELAWARE 32 Delaware College of Art and Design*

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 27 The Catholic University of America -

Benjamin T. Rome School of Music* 30 Corcoran School of the Arts & Design at

George Washington 50 National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts

FLORIDA 21 The Art Institutes 32 Digital Media Arts College 37 Florida State University - College of Music 38 Full Sail University* 48 Lynn University* 52 New World School of the Arts 56 Nova Southeastern University* 66 Stetson University* 76 University of Florida - College of Fine Arts 78 University of Miami - Frost School of Music

GEORGIA 21 The Art Institutes 25 Brenau University* 29 Columbus State University 38 Georgia Perimeter College 38 Georgia Regents University 40 Kennesaw State University* 58 Piedmont College 62 Savannah College of Art and Design 76 University of Georgia* 86 University of West Georgia 88 Wesleyan College* 92 Young Harris College HAWAII 76 The University of Hawaii at MÄ noa

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INDEX ILLINOIS 21 The Art Institutes 21 Aurora University 25 Bradley University* 29 Columbia College Chicago 30 Concordia University Chicago* 32 DePaul University - School of Music 32 DePaul University - The Theatre School 34 Eastern Illinois University* 34 Elmhurst College* 40 IIT College of Architecture* 40 Illinois State University* 40 Illinois Wesleyan University 48 Millikin University 56 North Park University 56 Northeastern Illinois University* 56 Northern Illinois University* 62 School of the Art Institute of Chicago 64 Southern Illinois University - Carbondale* 68 Tribeca Flashpoint College 68 Trinity Christian College 78 University of Illinois at Chicago - College

of Architecture, Design and the Arts* 78 University of Illinois - School of Music 78 University of Illinois, Urbana -

Champaign College of Fine +

Applied Arts 86 VanderCook College of Music*

INDIANA 21 The Art Institutes 22 Ball State University* 25 Butler University 32 DePauw University 38 Herron School of Art and Design

at IUPUI 40 Indiana University - Jacobs School

of Music 40 Indiana University - Purdue University

Fort Wayne

IOWA 48 78 88

Luther College University of Iowa* Waldorf College

KANSAS 21 The Art Institutes 37 Fort Hays State University* 78 University of Kansas - School of the Arts*

KENTUCKY 40 Kentucky Wesleyan College 56 Northern Kentucky University 68 Transylvania University 78 University of Kentucky - College of

Fine Arts*

LOUISIANA 28 Centenary College of Louisiana 46 Louisiana State University 68 Tulane University*

MAINE 40 48 78

Husson University Maine College of Art University of Maine at Machias

MARYLAND 56 Peabody Conservatory of Music of

the Johns Hopkins University 66 Stevenson University* 78 University of Maryland Baltimore County* 78 University of Maryland - School of

Architecture, Planning and Preservation* 78 University of Maryland - School of Music* MASSACHUSETTS 21 The Art Institutes 22 Berklee College of Music* 25 The Boston Conservatory

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INDEX 30 Dean College 37 Framingham State University* 38 Hampshire College 46 Longy School of Music of Bard College 48 Massachusetts College of Art and Design 48 Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 48 Montserrat College of Art 50 Mount Ida College 50 New England School of Photography 62 School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 68 Suffolk University* 78 University of Massachusetts - Amherst* 78 University of Massachusetts - Lowell*

Wentworth Institute of Technology

MICHIGAN 19 Adrian College* 19 Albion College 21 The Art Institutes 29 College for Creative Studies* 40 Interlochen Center for the Arts 48 Marygrove College 78 University of Michigan - School of Music,

Theatre & Dance 90 Western Michigan University College of Fine Arts

MINNESOTA 21 The Art Institutes 29 Concordia College 38 Gustavus Adolphus College* 38 Hamline University 48 McNally Smith College of Music* 48 Minneapolis College of Art and Design* 56 Normandale Community College* 62 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 64 St. Cloud State University* 64 St. Olaf College* 78 University of Minnesota 78 University of Minnesota - Duluth* 78 University of Minnesota - Morris*

MISSISSIPPI 22 Belhaven University

MISSOURI 21 The Art Institutes 29 Columbia College 30 Culver-Stockton College 34 Drury University 48 Maryville University 48 Missouri State University –

College of Arts & Letters* 48 Missouri Western State University 62 Saint Louis University 64 Southeast Missouri State University 66 Stephens College 78 University of Missouri* 80 University of Missouri, Kansas City

(UMKC) - Conservatory of Music

and Dance 80 University of Missouri - St. Louis* 88 Webster University* 92 William Jewell College 92 William Woods University

NEBRASKA 38 Hastings College*

NEVADA 21 The Art Institutes 80 University of Nevada - Las Vegas*

NEW JERSEY 22 Bloomfield College 25 Caldwell University* 48 Montclair State University* 61 Rutgers University - Mason Gross

School of the Arts 68 Stockton University 90 Westminster College of Arts of

Rider University 92 William Paterson University

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INDEX NEW MEXICO 62 Santa Fe University of Art and Design* 80 University of New Mexico College

of Fine Arts*

NEW YORK 19 AMDA College and Conservatory

of the Performing Arts* 20 American Academy of Dramatic

Arts (AADA)* 21 The Art Institutes 22 Bard College Conservatory 27 CAP21 - Musical Theatre Conservatory 28 Cazenovia College* 29 City Tech - Entertainment Technology Dept.

29 City University of New York (CUNY) 29 The College of Saint Rose 31 CUNY Hunter College 58 CUNY Queensborough

Community College 34 Eastman School of Music 37 Fashion Institute of Technology - SUNY* 37 Five Towns College 37 Fordham University* 40 Ithaca College 40 The Juilliard School 44 Le Moyne College 46 LIM College 46 Long Island University (LIU) 48 Manhattan School of Music 48 Manhattanville College 48 Marymount Manhattan College 50 Nazareth College* 50 Neighborhood Playhouse School 52 The New School 52 New York Conservatory for

Dramatic Arts* 52 New York Film Academy College of

Visual and Preforming Arts 52 New York School of Interior Design* 52 New York University - School of Engineering

52 New York University Steinhardt Art & Art Profession 52 New York University Steinhardt - Music 56 Pace University 58 Purchase College - SUNY* 58 Queens College 61 Rochester Institute of Technology* 62 Sarah Lawrence College 62 School of Visual Arts (SVA) 66 State University of New York (SUNY) - Fredonia* 68 SUNY Buffalo State 68 SUNY College at Cortland* 68 SUNY Potsdam* 68 Syracuse University* 68 Tisch School of the Arts - New York University 68 University at Albany (SUNY)*

NORTH CAROLINA 21 The Art Institutes 46 Lees-McRae College 82 University of North Carolina Greensboro* 82 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 90 Western Carolina University

NORTH DAKOTA 56 North Dakota State University

Performing Arts*

OHIO 21 21 21

21

Art Academy of Cincinnati The Art Institutes Art Institute of Cincinnati (AIC) College of Design Ashland University

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INDEX 27 29 29 29 48 48 56 56 56 56 74

74

76 80 92

Capital University* Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland Institute of Music Cleveland State University* Marietta College Miami University* Oberlin Conservatory of Music The Ohio State University* Ohio University* Otterbein University University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music University of Cincinnati - College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning University of Dayton* University of Mount Union Xavier University

OKLAHOMA 56 Oklahoma Baptist University 56 Oklahoma City University*

OREGON 21 The Art Institutes 52 New Hope Christian College 56 Oregon College of Art and Craft 56 Oregon State University* 56 Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) 58 Portland State University 82 University of Oregon

PENNSYLVANIA 20 Arcadia University* 21 The Art Institutes 25 Cairn University 27 Carnegie Mellon School of Music* 32 DeSales University* 34 Drexel University* 34 Duquesne University - Mary Pappert

School of Music*

34 34 38 38

37 40 44 44 50 50 56 58 58 62 68 68 70 88

Eastern University Empire Beauty School Franklin & Marshall College Gettysburg College - Sunderman Conservatory of Music Harcum College Holy Family University Kutztown University* La Roche College Moore College of Art and Design Muhlenberg College* Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Pennsylvania State University* Point Park University* Seton Hill University Studio Incamminati Temple University The University of the Arts West Chester University

RHODE ISLAND 61 Roger Williams University

SOUTH CAROLINA 20 Anderson University 21 The Art Institutes 84 University of South Carolina School of Music

SOUTH DAKOTA 21 Augustana College*

TENNESSEE 21 The Art Institutes 22 Belmont University* 22 The Blackbird Academy 40 King University 46 Lipscomb University 48 Maryville College 48 Memphis College of Art 48 Middle Tennessee State University

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INDEX 68 86 88

Trevecca Nazarene University Vanderbilt University Watkins College of Art, Design & Film*

TEXAS 21 48 61 62 64 64 66 68 68 76

82

86 86

The Art Institutes Midwestern State University* Rice University Sam Houston State University Southern Methodist University Southwest School of Art Stephen F. Austin State University* Texas A&M University - Commerce Trinity University University of Houston Moores School of Music University of North Texas College of Music University of Texas - Arlington University of Texas - Austin College of Fine Arts*

UTAH 21 62 64 88 90

The Art Institutes Snow College* Southern Utah University* Weber State University Westminster College

VERMONT 22 Bennington College 28 Champlain College* 40 Johnson State College*

VIRGINIA 20 American Shakespeare Center 21 The Art Institutes 28 Christopher Newport University 37 Emory & Henry College* 38 George Mason University

40

58 62 62 78 86

James Madison University - College of Visual and Performing Arts Regent University* School of Visual Arts - Virginia Tech Shenandoah University* University of Mary Washington Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts

WASHINGTON 21 The Art Institutes 28 Central Washington University 30 Cornish College of the Arts* 32 DigiPen Institute of Technology* 34 Eastern Washington University* 34 The Evergreen State College 56 Northwest College of Art & Design* 56 Pacific Lutheran University* 86 University of Washington School of Drama* 86 University of Washington - School of Music 88 Washington State University 90 Western Washington University*

WEST VIRGINIA 62 Shepherd University 88 West Virginia University - Creative Arts*

WISCONSIN 21 The Art Institutes 40 Lawrence University* 86 University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee* 86 University of Wisconsin - River Falls* 88 Viterbo University*

WYOMING 56 Northwest College

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INDEX PAGE ADVERTISER

60

Liverpool Institute for

73

93

Performing Arts Long Island University (LIU) -

AMDA College and Conservatory of the

Performing Arts* Inside Front Cover American Academy of

Dramatic Arts (AADA)* 2 Anderson University 14 Art Academy of Cincinnati 83 Baldwin Wallace University Back Cover Berklee College of Music* 59 The Blackbird Academy 70 The Boston Conservatory 80 CAP21 - Musical Theatre Conservatory 25 The Catholic University of

America - Benjamin T. Rome

School of Music* 66 Cornish College of the Arts* Inside Back Cover Dean College 55 DePaul University School of Music 54 DePaul University The Theatre School 49 DeSales University* 51 Duquesne University - Mary

Pappert School of Music*

Post Campus 75 Minneapolis College of Art

and Design (MCAD)* 31 Neighborhood Playhouse School 77 The New School 15 New World School of the Arts 67 New York Conservatory for

Dramatic Arts* 37 Oklahoma City University* 27 Pacific Lutheran University* 88 Peabody Conservatory of

Music of the John Hopkins University 95 Point Park University 82 Ramapo College of

New Jersey 45 Regent University 8 Richmond, The American

International University

in London 50 The Royal Central School of

76 65

Eastman School of Music Fashion Institute of

26

Speech and Drama Royal Welsh College of

38

Technology - SUNY* Harcum College

5

Music & Drama San Francisco Art Institute

74 91

Humber College Idyllwild Arts Academy

23

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

11

9

46 85

School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Simon Fraser University - School for the Contemporary Arts Stetson University* Stevenson University*

12 Illinois Wesleyan University 39 Indiana University Jacobs School of Music 69 Laguna College of Art + Design 44 Lawrence University* 81 Le Moyne College

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6

89

Studio Art Centers International (SACI) Florence Theatre of Arts College for the Contemporary Actor Tribeca Flashpoint College

43

92

University of North Carolina - School of the Arts University of South Carolina -

63

35 29

47

71

30 44

18

University of Arizona College of Fine Arts* University of the Arts London University of California San Diego University of Hartford - The Hartt School University of Houston - Moores School of Music University of Mary Washington University of Missouri, Kansas City (UMKC) - Conservatory of Music and Dance University of New Mexico College of Fine Arts*

School of Music 36 University of Southern

California - School

of Dramatic Arts 17 University of Tampa 1 Vancouver Institute of

Media Arts (VanArts) 84 Viterbo University* 90 Western Carolina University 53 Western Michigan

University - College of

Fine Arts 41 Westminster College of

Arts of Rider University 33 York University - School

of the Arts, Media,

Performance & Design

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Parents:

BREATHE DEEP & SHARE THE DREAM

BY DOREEN SPICER DEAR PARENTS OF A HOLLYWOOD DREAMER: Have no fear, your aspiring-artist student will survive in the real world.

Quite often parents of aspiring artists face daunting questions: How is my kid going to make a living being an artist? Will I have to pay off these college loans and help sustain them when they’re out of work? Answer: Your student of the arts is going to be just fine.

As a child born to parents with minimal education and meager means, I always knew if I wanted to attend college and become a television writer, I was on my own. With no prior experience in searching for the right college, preparing for SATs or even setting aside funds, my parents had no idea how to prepare me for this enormous endeavor. Little did they know, they already had. My parents constantly encouraged me to dream big and go for it despite any odds.

“Be fearless” is what they instilled. Their love and moral support were the greatest gifts they gave me, and today I’ve paid off my student loans, and I’m living my dreams as a Hollywood writer and producer.

Now don’t get me wrong: Success didn’t come easy. I had to work three jobs through college and figure out how I was going to journey to Hollywood upon graduation. I had no pedigree,

no connections. But I attributed my success to three main keys: PASSION, EDUCATION and SUPPORT. For an artist, passion is everything. That inner yearning to create is undeniable and has to be fulfilled.

Unlike any other professional career, there are no ordered steps for artists, and that’s where the education experience is paramount. For a decent or a good living, it takes planning, smart decisions, knowing one’s strengths and leaderships skills. An artist might be awesome but have poor survival skills, which is not a good look in today’s society, nor will it help with that mortgage-size student loan.

Which leads me to the third key: support. I urge parents, to be executive advisers to their artists instead of enforcing their own wills. I’ve seen parents push their kids through med, law and business schools only to find their kid had a passion for music, news reporting, writing or dance.

If you have a kid who has a passion for the arts, try not to worry too much about them. Just in this last decade, a plethora of new jobs and careers have been added to the marketplace, creating leaders of industry and entrepreneurship.

Take it from a determined little girl from Brooklyn with big dreams, my parents’ love and support was, and still is, the wind beneath my wings.

Writer/Producer/Director, Doreen Spicer is best known for Disney Channel’s animated series, "The Proud Family."

Spicer also developed and wrote the film, "Jump In!" And she created the international tween sitcom, "The Wannabes Starring Savvy,” available on iTunes, Google Play and Amazon. She also speaks on "Dear Hollywood Dreamer."

Contact: bookings@SpicerackProductionsInc.com.

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Media Studies and Communications A.A.

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• Dance • Media Studies • Theatre • Individually Designed

Theatre B.A.

• Acting • Musical Theatre • Technical Theatre

Theatre/Musical Theatre A.A.

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