New York City,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BFA in Dramatic Arts - Playwriting in New York United States | The New School
The New School
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New York United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
56,026
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dramatic Arts program at the School of Drama equips actors, directors, writers, and digital artists to become innovative creators and thought leaders for today's world. Maintaining strong ties to the professional field, the curriculum supports both specialists in one area and multidisciplinary artists blending roles like performer-playwright, director-dramatist, or actor-technologist.
At its foundation, the program emphasizes professional standards and community, offering an immersive, cross-disciplinary approach to theater and media through practical projects. Focus areas include cultivating artistic vision, analytical abilities, and teamwork competencies.
Find your unique creative identity while crafting powerful theatrical stories that resonate with truth and challenge audiences. Enhance your skills as a theater maker through practical application, developing new works from script to stage.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Complete the Required Essays
Essay 1
Through what social issue or construct would you choose to effect change in your study or work at The New School? (500-650 words)
Essay 2
What specific aspects of The New School's academic programs or community drew you to apply? Please pay particular attention to the college and program that you have applied to in your essay. (500-650 words)
Essay 3Common Application Essay
Transfer applicants are also required to submit the Common Application personal essay. The essay is optional for freshman applicants.
Submit Letters of Recommendation
Recommendations may be submitted online through the Common Application.
First Year Applicants
Applicants applying directly from high school must submit one counselor recommendation and one recommendation from a teacher. The Common Application School Report is also required.
Submit Official Transcripts
All applicants must provide official high school and/or college transcripts from all institutions attended. Undergraduate applicants who have attended multiple high schools can submit only the graduating school's official transcript as long as all prior coursework is listed on that transcript.
All applicants must submit an Artist Portfolio. Please complete the portfolio type that best matches your primary area of artistic practice by meeting the requirements listed below. In addition to submitting your complete portfolio, you may also choose to submit any combination of additional performance, directing, playwriting, dramaturgy, or creative technology work.
Minimum required scores are:
TOEFL iBT- 100
IELTS - 7.5
Essay 1
Through what social issue or construct would you choose to effect change in your study or work at The New School? (500-650 words)
Essay 2
What specific aspects of The New School's academic programs or community drew you to apply? Please pay particular attention to the college and program that you have applied to in your essay. (500-650 words)
Essay 3Common Application Essay
Transfer applicants are also required to submit the Common Application personal essay. The essay is optional for freshman applicants.
Submit Letters of Recommendation
Recommendations may be submitted online through the Common Application.
First Year Applicants
Applicants applying directly from high school must submit one counselor recommendation and one recommendation from a teacher. The Common Application School Report is also required.
Submit Official Transcripts
All applicants must provide official high school and/or college transcripts from all institutions attended. Undergraduate applicants who have attended multiple high schools can submit only the graduating school's official transcript as long as all prior coursework is listed on that transcript.
All applicants must submit an Artist Portfolio. Please complete the portfolio type that best matches your primary area of artistic practice by meeting the requirements listed below. In addition to submitting your complete portfolio, you may also choose to submit any combination of additional performance, directing, playwriting, dramaturgy, or creative technology work.
Minimum required scores are:
TOEFL iBT- 100
IELTS - 7.5
Tuition
USD
56,026