Member of the ITI/UNESCO Network for Higher Education in the Performing Arts

School of Dramatic Arts University of Costa Rica

Institution Name: School of Dramatic Arts University of Costa Rica

Country: Costa Rica

Description:
The School of Dramatic Arts was founded in 1968 and specializes in the training of actors. Also in directors and some courses are in scenic design as well as applied theater and acting for the camera.
It works together with the 1950 University Theater (6 productions per year) that combine student, teacher and professional performances.

Contact:
Contact email: Juan.calderon(at)ucr.ac.cr; artesdramaticas(at)ucr.ac.cr
Contact phone number: +(506) 87355992
Website: https://www.ucr.ac.cr/
: P: M.A. Milena Picado Rossi Dean/Rector/Leader: Juan Carlos Calderón Gómez

Specifications
    Institution
  • Department / Faculty dedicated to Performing Arts

    Teaching Languages
  • Spanish and English

    Degrees Offered
  • Bachelor BA and Master MA

    Faculties / Departments
  • Theatre History & Research
  • Acting
  • Directing
  • Pedagogy
  • Multimedia
  • Film & TV Art
  • Playwriting
  • Lighting
  • Costume Makeup
  • Sound
  • Scenic Courses and Workshops
    Students
  • the Institution offers grants for local and foreign students
  • foreign students need to have basic knowledge of the local language
  • local language courses available for foreign students

    Teachers/Educator Related Information
  • Foreign educators allowed on temporary basis, on invitation or call

    Regular Activities of the Institution
  • Festival: Sibiu International Theatre Festival;
  • Student Festival: DAT Fest;
  • Conferences: International Platform of Doctoral Research in the Fields of Performing Arts and Cultural Management;
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