TeenLife 2023 Guide to Performing & Visual Arts Colleges
You likely have a lot of questions about an education and career in the performing arts. What kind of jobs are actually out there? Where can you find a paid art internship? How can you nail your audition? In the TeenLife Guide to Performing and Visual Arts, we answer all of these questions and more. Inside, you’ll find articles, first-hand stories, and dozens of exciting program opportunities as well, most of which you can explore while still in high school. We hope this guide excites you about a future in the arts and helps you chart your path towards that future!
You likely have a lot of questions about an education and career in the performing arts. What kind of jobs are actually out there? Where can you find a paid art internship? How can you nail your audition? In the TeenLife Guide to Performing and Visual Arts, we answer all of these questions and more. Inside, you’ll find articles, first-hand stories, and dozens of exciting program opportunities as well, most of which you can explore while still in high school. We hope this guide excites you about a future in the arts and helps you chart your path towards that future!
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THE ROYAL CENTRAL
SCHOOL OF SPEECH
AND DRAMA: UNIVERSITY
OF LONDON
Location: London, UK
Majors: MT, T, V
cssd.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses
Located in the heart of London,
The Royal Central School of Speech
and Drama has been developing
talented creatives for over 100
years. From Oscar-winning
actors to Tony Award-winning
Sound Designers, every area of
performance and production is
covered by our courses.
Learn More »
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA:
COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS
Location: Tucson, AZ
Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V
cfa.arizona.edu
The College of Fine Arts at the
University of Arizona has a worldclass
reputation. The University of
Arizona CFA offers undergraduate
and graduate degree programs
through the School of Art, School
of Dance, School of Music, and
the School of Theatre, Film and
Television. Learn More »
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
- DENVER: COLLEGE OF
ARTS & MEDIA
Location: Denver, CO
Majors: A, F, G, M, P, V
artsandmedia.ucdenver.edu
The College of Arts & Media at
CU Denver knows that talented
creators and innovators deserve
careers doing what they love. CAM
leverages the real-world experience
of acclaimed (and connected) faculty
and the location of the college—
in the heart of Denver’s thriving
artistic, creative, and entertainment
industry. Learn More »
UNIVERSITY OF
NEW MEXICO COLLEGE
OF FINE ARTS
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Majors: D, F, G, M, P, V, O
finearts.unm.edu
UNM College of Fine Arts offers
a variety of degrees in Visual
and Performing Arts. Areas of
study: Studio Art, Art History,
Art Education, Photography,
Interdisciplinary Arts, Film
Production, Video Game Design,
Animation, Music, Conducting,
Jazz, Music Education,
Performance, Dance, Design &
Technology for Performance,
Dramatic Writing, and Theatre.
Learn More »
UNIVERSITY OF
NORTH CAROLINA
SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Majors: D, F, M, MT, T, V, O
uncsa.edu
UNCSA boasts five standalone
arts conservatories — Dance,
Design & Production, Drama,
Filmmaking and Music — where
individual artistry and creative
collaboration collide. Students
live, work and play with artists
across conservatories and
collaborate in classes, on
personal projects and on the
UNCSA performance season.
Programs are available at the
high school, undergraduate
and graduate levels — and
students of all ages and skill
sets often share the learning
environment in ways that
enrich the experience for
everyone. Learn More »
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UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Majors: D, F, G, M, MT, P, T, V, O
uarts.edu
University of the Arts’ mission
is simple: to advance human
creativity. UArts offers 23
programs in design, fine arts,
film, music, dance, theater and
writing taught by working artists,
and fosters collaboration across
disciplines through 20 minors
that are open to all students,
regardless of their majors.
Learn More »
WILLIAM PEACE
UNIVERSITY:
INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS
Location: Raleigh, NC
Majors: MT, T, V, D, M, O
peace.edu
Build a degree as unique as you.
At WPU, you can major or minor
in Interdisciplinary Arts (IDA) to
build a degree that fits you. core
interdisciplinary arts courses and
electives spanning the visual and
performing arts. In this electives
section, students customize their
degree to their specific interests,
such as ART, DANCE, FILM, GAME
DESIGN, MEDIA, MUSIC, and
THEATRE. Learn More »
YORK UNIVERSITY:
SCHOOL OF THE ARTS,
MEDIA, PERFORMANCE &
DESIGN (AMPD)
Location: North York, ON, Canada
Majors: D, F ,G, M, T, V, O
ampd.yorku.ca
AMPD prepares students for
creative industry and professional
opportunities in Canada, the US,
and around the world. With lower
tuition costs than most US out-ofstate
fees, AMPD offers competitive
programs in a diverse city with
a vibrant art and culture scene.
Learn More »