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Already, you know the reputation of New York University and also of Tisch School of the Arts. Let us go one step further. Let us look at something special.
Merriam-Webster defines special in this way:
1: distinguished by some unusual quality
2: being other than the usual
3: designed for a particular purpose or occasion
Those same three qualities also define the Office of Special Programs at Tisch School of the Arts – distinguished, something other, always purposeful.
It’s not easy to explain. Some of the best things in life never are. So let’s take a look at who we serve and the access to the arts we provide.
College Students
You may already be an NYU student who is looking to take a class outside your major. Or, you maybe ready to study abroad. You’re ready for something unusual.
It’s very possible that you are a college student who is enrolled at another college or university. Something keeps calling you to the Tisch School, to New York, or to one of our study abroad locations. You’re ready to distinguish yourself.
An alumnus of our study abroad programs said “Today, I see the world more clearly because of my experience in South Africa.”
That is our intention. Study abroad programs at Tisch are designed to collaborate with leading institutions around the world. Our partners and our programs offer you the highest caliber of training in the world. And they are created to give you an experience that is, first and foremost, an industry-level experience. It also is meant to be unforgettable. It is not, however, meant to be a vacation. You should know this.
Everyone must study the arts. The Open Arts Curriculum is designed for anyone studying at NYU to do just that. In any given semester, there are more than 60 courses ranging from dance, to playwriting, to filmmaking and even to special effects makeup. Plan ahead. Enroll early. Fulfill your degree requirements.
And also for NYU students, there are five minors you can choose to complement your degree: Dance, Documentary, Film Production (Tisch Film majors only), Performance Studies, and Producing. Go for something unusual. Your résumé will thank you.
Now, if you’re already enrolled in a college or university, consider spending a spring semester with us. Spring at Tisch offers you the opportunity to study Acting, Cinema Studies, Dramatic Writing, Film Production, Photography & Imaging, and Theatre Production & Design. It’s an unforgettable experience, and you may decide you want to stay for the summer or maybe longer. We’ll talk.
High School Students
We wouldn’t be surprised if you are a high school student who knows more than anything that you want to act, direct, sing, dance, write, record or photograph. You have a purpose, and perhaps you think you want to pursue the arts as a career. Or perhaps you’re not sure.
Why not plan to spend a month with us before your senior year? We think this will help you decide: a residential, intensive introduction to acting, filmmaking, photography, recorded music, or writing taught by acclaimed instructors who have close ties to the industry.
Adult Learners
More often than not, we hear from you: You have a great career already. You’re a professional. But, you also have that hobby you’re ready to explore. You want something other than the usual. Each summer, every department at the Tisch School is open to you. Select the courses you wish to take. And in some cases, you can earn a certificate in a particular area of study. Go from there. See where that hobby takes you.
Now You Know
The Office of Special Programs serves all of you: Tisch students, NYU students, students at other colleges and universities, high school students, and life-long learners.
Distinguished. Other than the usual. Purposeful. Special.
