The Academy For Visual & Performing Arts
AVPA Supervisor, Scott Shaw
400 E. Main St., Denville, NJ 07834
Dance Major
Technical and Theoretical Studies towards
Career Paths in Dance
Performance
Choreography
Production
Dance Education
Arts Administration
Dance Therapies
Dance Research
Writing for Dance
Health, Fitness & Movement Science Applications
Dance Coursework
Includes
Modern Dance, Ballet, Jazz, Improvisation, Choreography, Repertory, Production,
Dance for Camera,
Computer-Aided Choreography,
Digital Music Composition,
Aesthetics & Criticism, Dance History, Experiential Anatomy
Multimedia Major
Technology and
Aesthetic Training
for Careers in Media Arts
Graphic Design/Advertising
Graphic Novel Writing
Public Relations/Publicity
Screenwriting/Directing
Videography/Cinematography
Sound Design
Music Technology
Animation/2D & 3D Design
Film Criticism/Film History
Digital Editing/Special Effects
Game Design/Web Design
Multimedia Coursework
Includes
Advertising, Graphic Design,
Promotional Writing,
Digital Photography,
Poster & Playbill Design,
Story Analysis, Cinema History,
Visual Storytelling,
Video & Documentary Production,
Junior Year Special Studies
Drama Minor
Career Pathways
for
a Life in the Theater
Stage Acting
Screen Acting
Directing
Dramaturgy
Stagecraft
Technical Theater
Stage Management
Lighting & Sound Production
Lighting & Sound Design
Set & Costume Design
Drama Coursework
Includes
Acting I, II, III,
Improvisation,
Movement for the Actor,
Technical Theater -
Lighting Production& Design
Sound Production& Design
Stage Management,
Theater History
Call the AVPA Office to
request an application:
973-627-4600 ext 277
Applicants to the Academy should be highly motivated students
with a passion for a life in the arts.
Admissions Criteria
Entrance Exams
Teacher Recommendations
Acceptable academic record/gpa
Student Interview
Audition (dance only)
Career Pathways for AVPA Students