Introduction and Overview

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNC SA) is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. It is a public school focusing on art education, offering high school, undergraduate and graduate degrees.

History and Founding Time

The school was founded in 1963 as the North Carolina School of the Arts by then-Governor Terry Sanford. It is the first public art school in the United States. In 1972, the school became a component institution of the University of North Carolina system. In 2008, the school board voted unanimously to change the school's name from "North Carolina School of the Arts" to "UNC SA".

School Strength

Faculty: There are 186 academic staff members with a teacher-student ratio of 5:1. 73% of students believe that professors put a lot of effort into teaching and teachers can give students sufficient guidance and attention.

Academic achievements: The school has cultivated many alumni who have achieved outstanding achievements in the field of art. They have emerged on Broadway, Hollywood and various art stages, such as filmmaker Danny McBride and costume designer Paul Tazewell.

Teaching resources: The school has performance facilities such as the Stevens Center, which provides students with abundant practice and performance opportunities. At the same time, the school's library, studio, rehearsal hall and other teaching facilities are also fully equipped to meet students' learning and creative needs.

Nature of the institution

A public art school affiliated to the University of North Carolina system.

Educational philosophy

Committed to tapping students' potential in the field of art, cultivating students' love for art, and helping students become artists in their fields. Emphasize the importance of basic skills, focus on practical teaching and interdisciplinary cooperation, encourage students to innovate and express themselves, and provide students with personalized education and guidance to cultivate artistic talents with creativity and professionalism.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: The dance major ranks among the best in the United States, and the film major has a high ranking in the Hollywood Report. Its film and television soundtrack direction is also one of the trump majors. In addition, majors such as drama, music, design and production also have strong strength and high reputation.

Key laboratories and research centers: Although there are no specific key laboratories publicly identified, each department of the school has professional studios and practice venues, such as film studios and editing rooms for film production, recording studios and rehearsal halls for music majors, etc., providing students with a good environment for practice and creation.

Departments

The school consists of five professional colleges, namely the School of Dance, the School of Design and Production (including high school visual arts courses), the School of Drama, the School of Film Production, and the School of Music.

Rankings

In Niche's ranking, the school ranks 8th among the best film and photography schools in the United States, 13th among the best performing arts schools, and 23rd among the best music schools. It is not ranked in the US News ranking of art schools.

Costs

In 2024, in-state tuition and fees are $9,388, out-of-state tuition and fees are $26,622, and accommodation and meals are $12,902.

Campus Environment

Campus Facilities: The campus covers an area of ​​78 acres and has modern teaching facilities and art creation space, including professional performance venues, rehearsal halls, studios, libraries, etc. The Stevens Center is the school's largest performance facility, often hosting various concerts, drama performances, dance performances and other activities.

Natural Environment: Winston-Salem is a city with a long history and rich culture. The campus is surrounded by beautiful environment, with parks, museums and art galleries, etc., providing students with rich cultural and leisure resources.

Campus Culture: The school's mascot is "Fighting Pickles", creating a unique and creative campus cultural atmosphere. Students actively participate in various art activities and clubs, such as music performances, drama performances, dance rehearsals, film production, etc., forming a strong atmosphere of artistic creation and communication.