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C.W. Post Campus
720 Northern Boulevard
Brookville, NY 11548
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Because all programs are part of the Department of Theatre, Film and Dance, crossovers between the disciplines are possible and encouraged. Long Island University prides itself on its strong liberal arts base and many of our theatre students are members of the prestigious Post Honors program. The Post Theatre Company, the Department's producing and performance component, works closely with the academic program for a fully integrated learning experience, presenting theatre and dance to the community.
The B.F.A. in Acting combines the well-known Long Island University core curriculum's liberal arts education with an intensive pre-professional, process-based and performance-oriented program of conservatory quality. This selective degree program accepts between 10 and 16 incoming students each year to receive an education based on individual attention, practical, onstage experience and a rigorous academic base of history and literature. This degree combines a general introduction to all aspects of theatre with the opportunity to develop specific skills through intensive training and sustained practice in acting, singing and dance. It offers a variety of internships in the profession, as well as department and on-campus work study options and the opportunity to study abroad at the renowned Guildford School of Acting in England or the University of Wales at Cardiff. This program is coordinated with the Post Theatre Company production schedule and requires substantial participation in the work of the company.
This program provides hands-on study in all areas of film production as well as intensive course work in film history, analysis, screen-writing and theory. The degree provides substantial work in Video and successful completion of a senior thesis project is required for graduation
The B.A. program in Theatre is an academic degree designed to place theatre in the wider context of humanistic studies. This degree program is selective and accepts approximately 10-12 incoming students annually. It is based on a philosophy of mentoring and students work closely with professional faculty and staff to design a program that meets their needs. This degree can accommodate students seeking certification as New York state high school teachers as well as those wishing to take a double major. It is also an option for design or technical theatre students who will want to specialize in their field with tutorials and practical internships. We offer a variety of internships in the profession, as well as department and on-campus work study options and the opportunity to study abroad at the renowned Guildford School of Acting in England or the University of Wales at Cardiff.
The M.A. in Theatre is designed to meet the needs of actors, directors, designers, managers in regional and community theatre, drama teachers, and those wishing to increase their professional competence. In addition to the core curriculum, students specialize within their area of interest through small seminars, tutorials and hands-on experience. A two semester thesis project is required for graduation, and is designed on an individual basis with a faculty mentor to facilitate the student's passage from academe to the profession.
Theatre
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Available to currently enrolled upperclassmen in good standing with the department.
In addition to its performance venues, the School of Visual and Performing Arts has a new television and video studio, graphic design computer labs, a dance studio, acting studio, film screening rooms, sound, video and editing capabilities, and fully operational scenic and costume shops.
All box office receipts go into the scholarship fund.
Amount depends on availability. The usual award is $1000.
To learn more about the Theatre, Film & Dance Department at C.W. Post, please call (516) 299-2353 or write to:
Theatre, Film & Dance Department
Long Island University
C.W. Post Campus
720 Northern Boulevard
Brookville, NY 11548
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