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There is a legendary component to the departments that make up the School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts. Some of the finest artists and performers in the country have taught here (painters Mark Rothko and Philip Pearlstein, composer Tania León, violinist Itzhak Perlman, and documentary filmmaker Sarah Christman, to name a few). Learning from such legends, our students have enjoyed enormous success in their fields. Each department is equipped with top-notch equipment and provides students access to stellar studio and performance spaces.
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An important and vital part of the School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts is our highly qualified faculty.
Eager to jump into broadcast journalism as soon as possible, Allison Dubrow ’24 is completing an accelerated graduate program called 4+1.
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Leonard & Claire Tow Center for the Performing Arts Claire Tow Theater Don Buchwald Theater New Workshop Theatre Topfer Rehearsal Studio Digital Lab Multimedia Lab
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While you’re here to focus on your education, we’ll be here to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to achieve your academic, professional, and life goals. With a vast array of offerings, including career services, financial aid, guidance and counseling, and health and wellness, you’ll find a campus full of people and resources to support you every step of the way.
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Through job fairs, the internship database, and internship panels, the Magner Career Center gives School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts students access to career opportunities at a wide variety of employers, including:
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Renowned music arranger Frankie McIntosh ‘76 recently collaborated with Professor of Music Emeritus Ray Allen on a memoir that places him at the center of Brooklyn’s Caribbean music scene.
Landmark publication chronicles the dynamic evolution of the 91ÖØ¿Ú art professor’s practice—from vibrant portraiture to immersive installations.
Artist to perform special series of concerts and lectures in September.
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