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The USC School of Dramatic Arts (SDA) is entering an exciting chapter in the preparation of artists for the ever-evolving entertainment industry with the opening of the new Dramatic Arts Building, a revival and renovation of a historic building at the corner of Jefferson and Hoover.
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Dramatic Arts Building, Sanctuary Theatre & Stop Gap Theatre. The state-of-the-art, nearly 40,000-square-foot home of the USC School of Dramatic Arts, located in the arts corridor on campus.
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- Bachelor of Arts
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- Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Performing Arts Studies
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- Master of Fine Arts
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The School of Dramatic Arts offers professional and academic degrees at the Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts levels. USC offers two degree programs to undergraduate students interested in the study of theatre arts. The professional degree programs, the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting Stage, Screen and New Media; Design; Musical Theatre; Sound...
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree is ideal for students who want a broad education in addition to production and performance experience. The degree is offered in cooperation with the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.
Acting for Stage, Screen and New Media:The BFA acting degree is a four-year professional training program that connects the foundation of classical theatre with innovative training for the contemporary performing artist, including on-camera techniques, voice over, motion capture, the digital landscape for actors and much more. An emphasis on profes...
The Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Performing Arts Studies is an interdisciplinary degree offered jointly by the School of Dramatic Arts, the School of Architecture, the School of Cinematic Arts, the Roski School of Art and Design, the Thornton School of Music, and the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.
Theatre:This general minor in theatre invites students to explore the many facets of this exciting field. Students have the opportunity to take a variety of classes in acting, applied theatre arts, applied theatre arts/education, playwriting, literature, stage management, directing, costume design and production. The curriculum is very flexible and...
The Master of Fine Arts with a major in theatre requires 48–64 units of course work at the 400 or 500 level. The areas of emphasis include acting, theatrical design, dramatic writing and directing. These programs provide a high level of practical experience. To ensure this, the number of students accepted in each area of emphasis is strictly limite...
The Master of Arts in Applied Theatre Arts explores the intersection of theatre arts and cultural fieldwork, encompassing the fields of theatre and therapy, theatre in education and theatre for social change/community-based theatre. Practitioners of applied theatre arts supplement their work as classroom teachers, therapists, social workers, case m...
Admission to the various degree programs is granted through the university’s regular admission procedures in conjunction with the School of Dramatic Arts supplementary application procedure. See the Admissionsection of this catalogue, Undergraduate and Graduate. Admission to the BA program is determined by academic record, experience in theatre, an...
In conjunction with Sarah Lawrence College and the British American Drama Academy, USC students have the opportunity to study theatre in London. For additional information, see International Study Options.
Visit Campus. We cordially invite you to visit. We have found that this is the best way to fully experience the intimate and supportive environment that is the USC School of Dramatic Arts. If your schedule permits, we recommend that you visit the School of Dramatic Arts while classes are in session.
Mar 29, 2024 · USC unveiled the School of Dramatic Arts’ new Dramatic Arts Building with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday afternoon. The new building — set to open April 13 — is a renovation of the former United University Church, one of the oldest buildings on campus.
Mar 29, 2024 · View photos. New USC School of Dramatic Arts building: Keeping the old and embracing the new. Though a point was made to retain the 1930s-style architecture — complete with stone engravings, spiral columns and stained-glass windows — the inside has been completely redone for the modern age.
