Overview

Looking for your starring role? In SCAD production studios and theaters, performing arts students seize roles in sitcoms, films, plays, musicals, TV shows, and immersive themed experiences, or find jobs in professional productions via the SCAD Casting Office. Through it all, students are led by professors with impressive credentials — accomplished actors, directors, and casting directors at major studios and networks — and connect with iconic Hollywood stars at SCAD signature events celebrating the best of film, television, and streaming each year.

Career after Performing arts course at Savannah College of Art and Design

Become an actor. Become a casting director. Become a producer. In recent years, SCAD students have won the Kennedy Center Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship, the most prestigious performing arts competition and acting prize in higher education. SCAD students have the opportunity to perform in top productions and showcase their acting skills in events attended by agents, network casting directors, and producers.Launch your career as a professional:

Actor

Artistic director
Casting director
Director
Improv/sketch performer
Producer
Stunt performer
Talent agent
Voice-over talent

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Truth in Acting: The Methods
Improvisation for the Actor
Acting for the Camera: Fundamentals
Survey of Performance
Conditioning for the Body and Mind
Jazz Dance Techniques
Fight Choreography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-25 00:00:00

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More details

SCAD accepts applications year-round for all quarters, so there are no firm deadlines to apply.

Language

English

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Credits

180 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Savannah, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Drama Music Performance View 713 other Bachelors in Music Performance in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official U.S. high school diploma or equivalent program
Evidence of English proficiency for students whose first language is not English

One to three recommendations may be submitted by professors, teachers, counselors, or community leaders with whom the applicant has had immediate contact. Recommendations should address the applicant's level of commitment, as well as attributes such as creativity, initiative, motivation, character, and academic achievement, to aid in assessing the applicant's reasonable potential for success as a student at SCAD.

Statement of purpose The statement should be no more than 500 words in length and should give an overview of the applicant's academic and personal experience, describing preparation for and commitment to further study at SCAD, as well as educational and professional goals and aspirations.
Portfolio, audition or writing submission

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

41130 USD / year

≈ 41130 USD / year
Out-of-State

41130 USD / year

≈ 41130 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

41130 USD / year

≈ 41130 USD / year

Living costs

Savannah

United States

993 - 1846 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Performing arts.

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Overview

Career after Performing arts course at Savannah College of Art and Design

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Savannah

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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