
Azusa Pacific University College of the Arts
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Azusa Pacific’s COLLEGE OF THE ARTS is the premiere college on the world stage, creating exceptional artistry and scholarship grounded in faith.
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Cinematic Arts:
- BA Animation & Visual Effects
- BA Cinema | BA Screenwriting
- BFA Cinematic Arts Production
- BA Games & Interactive Media
- BA Music | BM Music Performance | BM Music Education
- BM Commercial Music | BM Composition | BM Music & Worship
- MM Music Performance | MMed Music Education | MM Conducting
- MM Composition | MA Music Industry | Artist Certificate
Theater Arts:
- Located just 20 minutes from Los Angeles:
- Students study under professors working in the industry
- Students participate in industry events such as the Annie Awards, IndieCade Festival, Art Gallery Openings, CTN Animation Expo, and more
- Students have access to industry internships in all areas of the arts and media
- APU's School of Music is ranked Top 10 in Music Schools in California
- Our Theater Arts was ranked #9 2022 Best Drama & Theater Schools in California and has been recognized as one of the top 30 departments in the nation
- Theater Arts, BFA Industry Showcase was featured in The Hollywood Reporter as the most innovative showcase in the nation
- Faith integration throughout every aspect of our programs
- BFA Art students hold solo exhibitions as undergraduates
- Cinema's First Monday events bring in industry professionals to network with students
- Access to high-end, industry-standard equipment
- Our annual Industry Spotlight brings in industry professionals and agents onto a studio lot to experience our student talent
Recent Featured Alumni:
- Amanda Jarros '07, stars in 1883, Women of the Movement, & writes for The Tom and Jerry Show
- Ricki Staub '06, directs and writes Concrete Cowboy (Netflix) and The Cage
- Darnell Abraham '09, plays George Washington in Hamilton
- Jamie Dee Hart '17, Talent Manager, A&R at Soundcloud
- Diego Barbosa-Vaquez '18, International Opera and Orchestra Conductor
- Nicole Chin '08, Graphic Design Manager, Disney Media & Entertainment
- Graydon Driver '15, Senior Designer, Call of Duty at Activision
- Faith Leander '17, Director of Communications, US House of Representatives
- Ruby McAuliffe '20, Reporter, NY Post
- Tom Scott '15, Editor, Disney Television Animation
- Lauren Martinez '08, Vice President of Series, Cartoon Network Studios
- Charity Johnson '04, Project Manager, Netflix
- Courtney Brillhart '05, Principal User Experience Designer, Kaiser Permanente
Apply now for the 2023-2024 academic year by February 15, 2023!
Questions? Please contact cota@apu.edu
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