Rise to Greatness at UNCSA

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How does your talent transform into greatness?

For artists, it’s UNCSA. Here, you will sharpen your craft, nurture your talent, make your mark, shape your future and believe in yourself.

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Alumni Success

From backstage to the limelight, discover how UNCSA alumni are making their mark in the world.

Alumni

School of Design & Production alumnus Paul Tazewell (B.F.A. '86) has designed countless costumes for both stage and screen and is the first Black man to receive the Academy award for costume design for his work on "Wicked."

Alumni

Though many know Visual Arts alumna Hunter Schafer (H.S. '17) for her “Euphoria” work, fans can now see her on the big screen in her first big-screen debut, the highly anticipated film “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.”

Alumni

From Broadway and TV to podcasts, it’s safe to say that School of Drama alumnus Wesley Taylor (B.F.A. '08) likes to stay busy. Most recently, he joined the cast of the Emmy-winning Hulu original series "Only Murders in the Building."

Alumni

School of Music alumna Jessica McJunkins (B.M. '09) has shared the stage with symphonies, ensembles and music royalty — including Beyonce, Jay-Z and Stevie Wonder.

Alumni

School of Design & Production alumnus Randy Rees' current career is out of this world. No, literally. The 1999 graduate is helping SpaceX revolutionize space technology and is using his UNCSA training to do it.

Alumni

Every day, visual Arts alumnus Connor Matz (H.S. '12) blends together his love of fashion and visual arts at work as visual windows and interior director for Saks Fifth Avenue’s flagship store in Manhattan.

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School of Filmmaking alumnus Danny McBride (B.F.A '99) delivers laughs and thrills as a multi-faceted filmmaker. His recent work includes executive producer of the "Halloween" reboot and creator and star of "The Righteous Gemstones."

Alumni

From UNCSA to Broadway and beyond, choreographer and School of Dance alumna Camille A. Brown (B.F.A. '01) stays true to her own voice as her vision grows.

Where the future of art and artist align

Make a Statement

Our conservatory training provides a safe and inclusive environment where artists are encouraged to leverage the arts as a mechanism for change.

Sharpen Your Craft

Our industry-leading conservatories offer interdisciplinary opportunities — allowing artists to intertwine talents and find inspiration across mediums.

Nurture Your Talent

Our community supports both art and artist and is committed to evolving our world-class arts education to serve the needs of today’s students.

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Set Your Career in Motion

Our unrivaled industry connections and one-of-a-kind conservatory training prepare graduates to lead successful careers worldwide.

Programs

School of DanceH.S. and B.F.A

School of Design & ProductionH.S., B.F.A and M.F.A.

School of DramaH.S. and B.F.A

School of FilmmakingB.F.A and M.F.A.

School of MusicH.S., B.F.A and M.F.A.

Division of Liberal Arts

High School Academics

Summer ProgramsDance, drama, filmmaking, music and visual arts

Community ProgramsDance, drama, music and adult education

Discover how powerful your talent can become.

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