AMERICAN MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY – LA
American Musical and Dramatic Academy
Los Angeles Campus
6305 Yucca Street
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Phone (323) 469-3300
Toll Free (866) 374-5300
Fax (323) 469-5246
Website: www.amda.edu
About AMDA:
The American Musical and Dramatic Academy is an accredited institution of the National Association of Schools of Theatre. (NAST).
AMDA provides students the opportunity to study their craft in the two leading entertainment centers of the world – Los Angeles and New York City.
To build and sustain a career in the performing arts requires commitment, inspiration, and talent. Talent is properly directed and focused by training. AMDA’s training is eclectic, based on the principle that students should learn and master the varied approaches and techniques that are actually used in the profession.
Developing craft, technique, style, confidence, and professionalism is key to future growth and achievement as a performer. AMDA is proud of its many graduates who are performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway, in television, film, national tours, and regional theater. Careers begin at AMDA.
Type: 2-year, Private not-for-profit
Awards offered: Two but less than 4 years certificate
Conservatory Programs: AMDA provides extraordinary Conservatory training with the THE STUDIO PROGRAM and THE INTEGRATED PROGRAM. Both programs comprise four semesters, and students who complete the program earn a Professional Performance Certificate of training.
Bachelor of Fine Arts Programs:
AMDA announces the creation of two unprecedented degree programs:
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre
Admission: http://www.amda.edu/pages.cfm?page=admissions
Apply Online: http://www.amda.edu/apply.cfm
CALENDAR – LOS ANGELES CAMPUS:
Summer Semester: June – October (BFA Alumni Program)
Fall Semester: September – December
Spring Semester: January – April
Financial Aid: In order to be considered for financial aid, AMDA requires that all US citizens and permanent residents complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student aid). You will need to enter AMDA’S SCHOOL CODE- 016082
Tuition:
Fall 2008 – Los Angeles
Annual Tuition and Fees – $26,480
Annual Housing and Fees – $6,700
Total Tuition, Housing and Fees for Fall Semester Start – $33,180
Student population(2007): 963 (all undergraduate)
Source: www.amda.edu