National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts

The National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts (NACTA; Chinese: 中国戏曲学院) is a Chinese public university in Fengtai District, Beijing which offers B.A., M.A. and M.F.A. degrees in Chinese opera. It was founded in 1950 by the Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China as China Drama School. It became the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts in 1978. Currently there are 2,500 students and 250 experienced faculty members.

Departments
  • Department of Peking Opera (京剧系) for Peking opera
  • Department of Performing Arts (表演系) for other Chinese opera genres such as Kunqu
  • Department of Directing (导演系)
  • Department of Music (音乐系)
  • Department of Dramatic Writing (戏曲文学系)
  • Department of Stage Design (舞台美术系)
  • Department of International Exchange (国际文化交流系)

References
  • "The National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts". Beijing Government.
  • "National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts, China". Asia Theatre Education Centre.


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