The Central Academy of Drama, China

4E Hong Fu Middle Rd, Changping District

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In 1981, approved by the Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council of P. R. China (ADCSC), The Central Academy of Drama, China is among the first batch of higher education institutions that have received the right to grant master degree. In July 1986, with the approval of ADCSC, The Academy gets the right to award doctoral degree. In January 2002, “Drama and Chinese Traditional Opera” is acknowledged as one of the National Key Disciplines by the Ministry of Education.

The academy has first-class discipline master’s degree and doctor’s degree authorization centers in Studies of Drama (Film & TV), and Theory Studies of Art. The main research directions are Esthetics of Drama, Theatre Studies, History of Chinese Opera, History of Foreign Theatre, History of Chinese Drama, History of Stage Design, Filmology, Studies on Drama (Film and TV) Acting, Studies on Theatre Directing, Studies on Theatre Stage Design, Studies on Drama (Film and TV) Literature, Studies on Theatre Management, Studies on Film Art, Theories and Practice of Musical Theatre Acting, Broadcasting and Hosting Art, etc.

The Central Academy of Drama, China has 111 master and doctor tutors. The Academy now has 354 graduate students, among whom 266 master students and 68 doctoral students.

About

In 1981, approved by the Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council of P. R. China (ADCSC), The Central Academy of Drama, China is among the first batch of higher education institutions that have received the right to grant master degree. In July 1986, with the approval of ADCSC, The Academy gets the right to award doctoral degree. In January 2002, “Drama and Chinese Traditional Opera” is acknowledged as one of the National Key Disciplines by the Ministry of Education.

The academy has first-class discipline master’s degree and doctor’s degree authorization centers in Studies of Drama (Film & TV), and Theory Studies of Art. The main research directions are Esthetics of Drama, Theatre Studies, History of Chinese Opera, History of Foreign Theatre, History of Chinese Drama, History of Stage Design, Filmology, Studies on Drama (Film and TV) Acting, Studies on Theatre Directing, Studies on Theatre Stage Design, Studies on Drama (Film and TV) Literature, Studies on Theatre Management, Studies on Film Art, Theories and Practice of Musical Theatre Acting, Broadcasting and Hosting Art, etc.

The Central Academy of Drama, China has 111 master and doctor tutors. The Academy now has 354 graduate students, among whom 266 master students and 68 doctoral students.

Available programs

Chinese Traditional Opera
TV Series Screenwriter Theory
TV Series Analysis
Narratology
Dramatic Criticism
Aesthetic Basics
TV Series Creation
Introduction to Anchoring Art
Theory for Musical Theatre
Works of Ancient Chinese Literature
Stage Lighting Design
Stage Costume Technology
Stage Costume Design
Introduction to Stage Scenic Painting
Introduction to Lighting Design
History of Stage Design
History of Foreign Fine Arts
History of Foreign Costume
History of Chinese Fine Arts
History of Chinese Costume
General Knowledge of Stage Makeup Skills
Stage Design
Stage Makeup Design
Theatrical Company and Troupe Management
Theatre Production and Operating
Theatre Management
Performance Brokerage
Fundamentals of Management
Acting and Directing Theory
Introduction to Stage Design

Chinese Traditional Opera
TV Series Screenwriter Theory
TV Series Analysis
Narratology
Dramatic Criticism
Aesthetic Basics
TV Series Creation
Introduction to Anchoring Art
Theory for Musical Theatre
Works of Ancient Chinese Literature
Stage Lighting Design
Stage Costume Technology
Stage Costume Design
Introduction to Stage Scenic Painting
Introduction to Lighting Design
History of Stage Design
History of Foreign Fine Arts
History of Foreign Costume
History of Chinese Fine Arts
History of Chinese Costume
General Knowledge of Stage Makeup Skills
Stage Design
Stage Makeup Design
Theatrical Company and Troupe Management
Theatre Production and Operating
Theatre Management
Performance Brokerage
Fundamentals of Management
Acting and Directing Theory
Introduction to Stage Design

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  • 2019
    #35
  • 2020
    #40
  • 2021
    #32
  • 2022
    #36
  • 2023
    #40
  • 2024
    #51-100

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