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AMDA offers two training programs,
THE INTEGRATED PROGRAM and THE
STUDIO PROGRAM. Both programs comprise four semesters,
and students who complete the program earn a Professional Performance
Certificate.of training.
AMDA's conservatory training is rigorous. The course work is intensive
and exclusively focuses on developing craft. technique and the essential
tools necessary to build a career in the performing arts.
The Integrated Program
This program offers training in acting,
singing, and dance to prepare the student for a career in the professional
theatre. The first year of training focuses upon the development
of technique with special emphasis on individual work. The second
year's focus is upon utilization of the acquired techniques as the
student develops performance and audition pieces.
The Studio Program
This program offers training to
prepare the student for a career as a professional actor. The first
year of training focuses upon the development of technique with
special emphasis on individual work. The second year's focus is
upon utilization of the acquired techniques as the student develops
performance and audition pieces.
AMDA, in conjunction with
the New School University offers a B.F.A. Program to Integrated
Program graduates and a B.A. Program to studio Program graduates.
These programs are offered to accommodate those AMDA students who
desire a college degree. The continued program of study at the New
school is specially designed to offer a broad choice of courses
to enhance the performing artist's education.
After the competition of the two-year AMDA program, the degree candidate
may meet with a New School educational advisor to develop an individual
study program, Studies may be pursued at a pace conducive to the
performer's professional life. Full and part-time programs can be
arranged.
The New School University, located in the heart of Greenwich Village
in Manhattan, is an accredited university with more than 20,000
student enrolled in undergraduate and graduate degree programs and
courses in adult education.
In addition to the New School degree program, students have had
their AMDA credits successfully transferred to numerous colleges
and universities.
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