The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts Associate Degree Programs
New York, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
USD 54,100 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* total direct fees for live in student residence | $37,200: total direct fees for live at home
Introduction
The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts offers comprehensive programs to transform you from a student into an actor that works. Our Two-Year AOS Programs in Film and Television Performance, Musical Theatre Performance, New Media for Actors and Theatre Performance will help build your brand and launch your career.
You’ll work with the best in the business honing your unique talents to get the roles you want to pursue and be ready for the demands of today’s industry. You’ll have New York City - the cultural capital of the world - as your campus. You’ll make networking connections and add professional experiences to your resume and reel.
And since now, more than ever, it’s so essential for professional actors to be multifaceted, you have the opportunity to diversify and build your actor’s toolbox by continuing your training at The New York Conservatory – you can work towards a second Associate Degree in as little as one year with our Pathways to Plus One programs.
Conservatory Training + College Degree
Earn an Associate Degree and start your career, or transfer your credits and continue to a BA or BFA. 4-Week Summer Intensive Programs offer up to six transferable college credits.
Film & Television Performance
The two-year Film and Television Performance curriculum develops the technique, discipline, and business knowledge required to succeed in screen and voice-over acting. Earn an Associate Degree in Occupational Studies, Film and Television Performance.
Musical Theatre Performance
The two-year Musical Theatre Performance Program teaches the skills to tell the story – as an actor first. Rigorous courses in acting, voice, dance, and theater business ready students to work in the industry, on stage and on camera. Earn an Associate Degree in Occupational Studies, Musical Theatre Performance.
New Media For Actors
The New Media for Actors Program aims to foster a creative environment for actors to generate their own material and content. We give our students a working knowledge of Directing, Writing, Cinematography, Editing and more. At its heart, the New Media department aims for each member in our community to find their own voice and vision. As they do so, they are encouraged to ACT on that vision and generate material that can be shared with an audience.
Theatre Performance
The Theatre Performance Program trains 21st-century storytellers with a passion for live performance to be believed, understood, and compelling to witness on stage. Focus is placed on training the actor’s body and voice to be transparent, transformative, and resilient. Earn an Associate Degree in Occupationalsdidiessnndapanceance.
Pathways To Plus One Program
Diversify your training and use your experience at The New York Conservatory to work towards an additional Associate Degree in one year. Now, more than ever, it’s essential for professional actors to be multifaceted in their training: you’ll want to be ready to sing, dance, act, produce, create, promote, and more.
At the New York Conservatory, you can evolve your brand, diversify your training ng, build yactor’sol, and add on to your two-year Associate Degree. You may choose a different program to focus on and transfer your applicable credits to earn an additional Associate Degree in one year.
We have designed the “Pathways to Plus One” Program to build upon the training in your first two years at The New York Conservatory. Once you complete an initial two-year Associate Degree in any of our programs, you can continue your education to earn a second Associate Degree by adding on one television and television Performance, New for Theatre Performance.
Please be sure to discuss details and additional requirements with your Admissions Advisor.
International Students will still have a year of OPT after completing their Plus One Program. Speak to your International Advisor for more information. The Plus One Program qualifies for coverage by Veterans Benefits. Speak to your Financial Aid Advisor for more information.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
If you think you want to use financial aid to help pay for your education, the best time to start the process is when you begin applying to colleges.
1. Get your Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID)
The FSA ID serves as your identifier so you can access your personal information in various U.S. Department of Education systems throughout the process. Because your FSA ID serves as your electronic signature, you should not give it to anyone. If your parents are considering taking a Direct PLUS loan, they should also apply for their own FSA IDs.
2. Create your Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA)
You can file the FAFSA as early as January 1 of the academic year in which you plan to enroll. You must file by May 6 to receive a financial aid package reflecting your maximum eligibility for Federal, and New York Conservatory funds. Some funds are dispersed on a first-come, first-served basis and will run out. Don’t miss out, file your FAFSA early.
FAFSA applications are processed on a rolling basis, but it may take up to 6 weeks to begin receiving aid. Best filing period: January 1 to May 6.
3. Review your Student Aid Report
Carefully review the Student Aid Report (SAR) that you receive from the U.S. Department of Education. The SAR may include important information about the status of your application, including missing information. If you file online, your SAR will come by e-mail.
Follow the instructions to make corrections if necessary, and then keep the final SAR for your records. Do this even if you are not eligible for the Federal Pell Grant.
Disbursement
Financial Aid is disbursed to students at the beginning of each term. Thereafter, NYCDA will disburse financial aid awards on a weekly basis, except during periods of non-enrollment and recess periods.
Documentation and Updates
Keep a copy of all documents that you submit to the Financial Aid Office. Be certain that you understand the conditions of the awards. Advise the Financial Aid Office immediately if you receive an award of financial aid from any other source. A change in your resources may affect your financial aid.
If Selected for Verification
The Federal Government and NYCDA randomly select some financial aid applications for verification. If your application is selected for verification, you will receive a letter containing a verification worksheet and instructions on how to submit the required documents. Once the verification process is complete, funds will be disbursed to your account.
Appeal
If a student applies for Federal financial aid and NYCDA denies their application, the student has the right to appeal NYCDA’s decision. Appeal forms are available from our Financial Aid Office.
Curriculum
Film & Television Performance Program
Right out of the gate, the Platform Year develops your craft with movement and improvisation and introduces you to Meisner technique, the technical aspects of working in front of a camera, and the professional protocols of being on a set.
- THE122 - Voice & Speech I
- THE123 - Improvisation
- THE125 - Film Genres & History
- THE126 - Introduction to the Camera for Actors I
- THE127 - Meisner Technique I
- THE129 - Movement for Actors I
- THE132 - Voice & Speech II
- THE137 - Meisner Technique II
- THE 139 - Movement for Actors II
- THE141 - Actor's Lab I
- THE142 - Actor's Lab II
- IL100 - Information Literacy
Advancement into the Film and Television Year is based on teacher evaluations, academic standing, and final performances reviewed by the Academic Committee.
- THE241 - Professional Internship
- THE245 - Actors Lab III
- THE246 - Phonetics and Dialect Mapping
- THE253 - Actors Comedy Workshop
- THE255 - Process For the Camera
- THE259 - Scene Study for Film & Television I
- THE266 - Acting As a Personal Business
- THE272 - Scene Study for Film & Television II
- THE273 - Physical and Vocal Dynamics
- THE274 - Audition Technique II
- THE277 - Acting in Commercials & Voice-Overs
- THE278 - Web Video For Actors
- THE400 - Sketch Comedy For Performance (ELECTIVE)*
- THE401 - Performance Improv (ELECTIVE)*
- THE402 - Stand-Up Comedy for Actors (ELECTIVE)*
- THE408 - Combat For the Camera (ELECTIVE)*
- THE412 - Dialects (ELECTIVE)*
- THE414 - Hosting (ELECTIVE)*
*Not all electives are offered every year
Musical Theatre Performance
In the first year, the focus is on building each of the artistic skills required of a musical theatre performer. You will experience a personalized teaching approach to entry levels of Meisner, Studio Performance, Private Voice, Ballet, and Music Theory. With live audience performances each semester, every student is cast and always rehearsing.
- IL100 - Information Literacy
- THE161 - Meisner Technique I
- THE163 - Studio Performance I
- THE164 - Voice & Speech I
- THE165 - Private Voice I
- THE166 - Dance: Ballet I
- THE167 - Music Theory I
- THE169 - The History and Styles of Musical Theatre I
- THE171 - Dance: Tap I
- THE172 - Actor's Lab I
- THE187 - Dance: Jazz I
- THE188 - Movement
- THE173 - Introduction to the Camera for Actors
- THE174 - Meisner Technique II
- THE175 - History and Styles of Musical Theatre II
- THE176 - Actor's Lab II
- THE183 - Studio Performance II
- THE184 - Voice & Speech II
- THE185 - Private Voice II
- THE186 - Dance: Ballet II
- THE190 - Music Theory II
- THE193 - Tap II
- THE194 - Jazz II
Advancement into the Performance Year is based on teacher evaluations, academic standing, and final performances reviewed by the Academic Committee.
- THE201 - Actors Lab III: Script Analysis
- THE202 - Musical Theatre Scene Study I
- THE205 - Private Voice III
- THE206 - Dialects
- THE207 - Dance: Jazz III
- THE208 - Dance: Tap III
- THE209 - Dance: Ballet III
- THE210 - Performance Project I
- THE211 - Theatre Dance
- THE212 - Vocal Styles
- THE292 - Audition Seminar for Musical Theatre I
- THE168 - Musical Theater Business Seminar I
- THE285 - Actors Lab IV: Heightened Language and Comedy Styles
- THE286 - Musical Theatre Scene Study II
- THE287 - Commercials and Voice Over
- THE288 - Private Voice IV
- THE289 - Dance: Tap IV
- THE290 - Dance: Contemporary and Hip Hop
- THE293 - Audition Seminar for Musical Theatre II
- THE296 - Jazz IV
- THE294: Master Classes
- THE295 - Performance Project II
Theatre Performance
In the first year, the focus is on building each of the artistic skills required of a theatre performer. You will experience a personalized teaching approach to Meisner, Voice and Speech, Actors Lab, Movement, and Improvisation.
- IL100 - Information Literacy
- THE122 - Voice and Speech I
- THE123 - Improvisation
- THE127 - Meisner Technique I
- THE129 - Movement for Actors I
- THE141 - Actors Lab I
- THE168 - Business Seminar
- THE132 - Voice and Speech II
- THE137 - Meisner Technique II
- THE139 - Movement for Actors II
- THE142 - Actors Lab II
- THE189 - Stage Combat
- THE191 - Stage Makeup
Advancement into the Performance Year is based on teacher evaluations, academic standing, and final performances reviewed by the Academic Committee.
- THE300 - Acting I
- THE301 - Voice and Speech III
- THE302 - Movement for Actors III
- THE304 - Theatre History/Literary Analysis I
- THE204 - Monologues & Cold Reading
- THE293 - Preparation for the Profession
- THE305 - Acting II
- THE201 - Acting III: Advanced Acting Styles
- THE306 - Voice and Speech IV
- THE307 - Movement for Actors IV
- THE308 - One Act Project
- THE309 - Theatre History/Literary Analysis II
Learn more about the possible Pathways to a second Associate Degree at The New York Conservatory:
Start With A Two-year Program In Film And Television Performance
- Build on it with a Pathway to Plus One Program in Theatre Performance and receive a second Associate Degree in one year
- Build on it with a Pathway to Plus One Program in New Media for Actors and receive a second Associate Degree in one year
Start With A Two-year Program In Musical Theatre Performance
- Build on it with a Pathway to Plus One Program in Film and Television and receive a second Associate Degree in one year
- Build on it with a Pathway to Plus One Program in Theatre Performance and receive a second Associate Degree in one year
- Build on it with a Pathway to Plus One Program in New Media for Actors and receive a second Associate Degree in one year
Start With A Two-year Program In Theatre Performance
- Build on it with a Pathway to Plus One Program in Film and Television and receive a second Associate Degree in one year
- Build on it with a Pathway to Plus One Program in New Media for Actors and receive a second Associate Degree in one year
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