Department of the School of Film and Theatre

Programs of Study

A One-of-a-Kind College for Film & Theatre

The Department of School of Film+Theatre is recognized as one of the top colleges in the Southwest U.S. for cinema and performing arts studies. Featuring a two-year hands-on program that is the only one of its kind among community colleges in Arizona.

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Who We Are

We are a group of creative faculty, staff, students, and professionals collaborating to create storytellers that employers want to hire. Artists who create change and graduates that universities recognize as the next generation of thought leaders. Our students and graduates are highly recruited for production, post-production, writing, acting, directing, and technical theatre internships and jobs locally and in Hollywood, New York City, and beyond.

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Why Should You Attend

Unlike any other school, we prepare you to work in the industry of your choice. From every aspect of film to theatre design and technology to the most advanced and personal performance training, SCC is second to none for the serious film and theatre artist.

Begin your personal journey in acting or directing.

There is no substitute for preparation. From the stage to the soundstage, the Scottsdale School of Film and Theatre has the foundation for your professional or personal journey in acting and directing.

With classes taught by industry and artistic veterans in directing for the stage and screen, acting for the stage and camera, movement, motion capture, stage and film combat, voice and speech, and numerous performance opportunities, a student can simply explore the world of performance and direct or prepare themselves for a career in the field with an Associate's Degree in Fine Arts.

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Rigorous yet inviting and inclusive, the Performance and Directing program at the Scottsdale School of Film and Theatre seeks to bring your artistic voice to the world.

Contact Don Williams, (480) 423-6718 or [email protected] for more information.

More Information

For more information about becoming a student at SCC, visit Future Students.