Bachelor of Science in Dramatic Arts, Film and Television (135.5 Credits)

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Dramatic Arts, Film and Television enables students to develop their knowledge and creative techniques as actors, playwrights, directors and filmmakers.  What is unique about the Dramatic Arts program is that it is a collaborative degree between two of New York’s oldest metropolitan and respected institutions of higher learning: St. John’s University and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.  By combing the intellectual, artistic and cultural diversity of each institution, students receive vigorous training as actors, playwrights, directors, filmmakers, screenwriters and producers.  Along with advancing students’ artistic abilities, the program provides extensive theoretical instruction on the styles, practices and methodologies of the performing arts.  All of this together, provides majors in the Dramatic Arts program with the training necessary to compete in the highly competitive world of the performing arts, break new artistic barriers, and discover individual artistic voices.

Majors have the opportunity do to their conservatory training at the Academy’s New York or Los Angeles campus.

The Audition Process

All applicants to the Dramatic Arts program must pass an audition.

For the audition, applicants must prepare two monologues, each no longer than two minutes, and both must be from published plays.  One monologue must be dramatic and the other comedic.  They can both be classical or contemporary, or a mix of both.  Applicants must also bring a 2 X 3 picture of themselves.  Failure to meet these requirements will result in the applicant not being allowed to audition.

Auditions are held twice a year, once in late October and again in late March.  The specific dates for the October or March audition will be listed on the program’s webpage: http://www.stjohns.edu/academics/undergraduate/professionalstudies/departments/communications/degrees/drama

If it is impossible for an applicant to audition, or does not pass it during the application process, but still wishes to study in the Dramatic Arts program, and has fulfilled all the general admission requirements of St. John’s University, he or she may enroll as a “Undecided” and audition again. There is no limit to the number of times an applicant can audition.  This applicant, however, will not be considered a Dramatic Arts Major until passing the audition requirement, but will be allowed to register for all the courses required of the program.

Student interested in applying for the Dramatic Arts program must contact Prof. Thomas to reserve a spot.  Applicants who turn up the day of the audition without contacting Prof. Thomas will be turned away.

For more information and to schedule an audition, contact:

Prof. Richard Rex Thomas
Office: 1 718 990 1628
Email: thomasr@stjohns.edu

In Office of Admissions contact:
Kerri Darcy
Assistant Director - Office of Admissions
Office: 1 718 990 6109
Email: darcyk@stjohns.edu

 


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