School for the peforming arts!?

Question

My girlfriend and I, are trying to find a performing arts school. Basically we want to study the film industry as well as the music business. I'm the performer and she's the behind the scenes girl who takes care of all the business; however, I wanna learn how both industries work as well. We're looking for a college that will allow us to just focus on our preferred study. We don't want the hassle of trying to balance between general study courses and our majors like a regular college. So if anyone knows of a really well known school for such a thing which will offer a great education, or even if you can just direct us to someone who may know something, please help us out. Location is not an issue. Well... as long as it's in the country. ;) Thanks so much for any and all support!

Answer 1

Been where you are!! Take a look at these sites - all top of the line with progams that will fit your needs. It WILL take a lot to research even just these sites,but it is well worth it!

Answer 2

I can understand your not wanting to be "bothered" taking classes that are not specific to your interests. But I urge you to reconsider. In order to do anything well, you must have a well-rounded, complete education. I don' t believe there is any such thing as a great education that only focuses on one thing. If you want to be a great actor, you must understand the human condition; why people behave the way they do, how relationships are formed and broken, how people cope with stress in their life. This is psychology. You'll also need practical information: how to find a photographer to take your headshots, how to get an agent - how to read and understand contracts - very important! This is law. You'll need to travel to be an actor. What are people like in different areas of the country? In different countries? This is diversity and international studies.

Your friend wants to make films. How is she going to finance them? This is grant-writing and contracts. What about casting, directing actors, hiring a crew, working with the public? Again, psychology. How should the film look and sound? Art and music. Everything is interrelated. Even the way you express yourself, both by spoken word and in writing, will impact the way you are perceived.

So think about finding a school that gives you a real education - a complete education. And of course, you want a school that offers film and acting classes. NYU, Tisch, Emerson, Yale, The Goodman School, Meulenberg, Rutgers. Conservatories will be more focused, but please don't deprive yourself of a full education. It will expand your mind, and open up the whole world to you.

Best of luck!

Answer 3

I recommend you check out the University of the Arts in Philadelphia (http://www.uarts.edu/). It offers a full array of majors in the arts, both visual and performing, as well as writing for film & TV. Because it is an accredited, degree-granting school, it does require a few liberal arts classes, but just the bare minimum. For example, there is no math or foreign language requirement. The required freshman writing and humanities courses are all arts-based and a very nice way for people to meet folks from other majors, as it can be hard to mix outside of one's major because the course work is so intense. And perhaps only the dance majors have a required "science" class: dance anatomy.

Each major area includes electives that deal with the business end of things, however those will mostly focus on the small scale end of things, not a macro overview of the entire industry (business-wise, that is). But since faculty members and visiting guest artists tend to be working members of their respective fields, students do get a first-hand look into the industry.

The programs are all very hands-on, so students are exposed to all behind-the-scenes aspects of an artistic field. They are SO hands-on, however, that it is not possible to double major. However, I think they're trying to find more ways for some programs to offer minors.

"UArts" is small, about 3,000 students, and fairly expensive. In terms of tuition, they are very good at offering partial scholarships. But for the majors that require ongoing supplies (visual arts), the costs really add up. The school is located in the heart of Philadelphia's downtown art district, which makes for a very culturally enriching environment. And since the school is fused with the downtown (called "Center City") and surrounded by all of Philadelphia's other major universities, it's not like students feel as though they are part of a small school. The entire city is used as a resource.

Answer 4

University of the Arts in PA or North Carolina School of the Arts.

Answer 5

New School in Sarasota.

Answer 6

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