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Shanghai Theatre Academy is a 62 year-old comprehensive university of performing arts, with a focus on theatre training and studies. Co-sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and the Shanghai Municipal Government, and reporting to the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, STA is one of China’s most outstanding higher educational arts institutions.

Chronology
1945 Shanghai Municipal Experimental Drama School opened
1949 SMEDS became Shanghai Municipal Drama College
1952 SMDC became East China College, Central Theatre Academy, while merging with Theatre Branch, Arts Department of Shandong University and Theatre Group of Shanghai Xingzhi Art School
1956 Shanghai Theatre Academy had its current name
2002 STA annexed Performing Arts College, Shanghai Normal University; Shanghai Traditional Opera School, and Shanghai Dance School

Shanghai Theatre Academy has evoved from a small college int an outstanding comprehensive university of performing arts in China. STA has three campuses locaed respectively on Huashan Road, Lianhua Road and Hongqiao Road. There are four departments (Department of Acting, Department of Directing, Department of Dramatic Literature, Department of Stage Design) and five colleges (College of Chinese opera, College of Dance, College of Television Arts, College of Creative Studies, College of Contimuing Education) plse two affiliated pe-college professional art schools (Affiliated Chinese Opera School, Affiliated Dance School). STA offers 11 four-yaer BA majors with 23 specialties.

STA’s Theatre and Chinese Opera Studies is a national-level key discipline. There is a post-doctoral program in Atrs Studies covering all artistic genres.

STA confers doctoral degrees in theatre studies, including eight special areas, and master’s degrees covering all artistic areas with special strength in 25 areas. There is also an MFA program and a special master’s program for college teachers.

According to the March., 2007, statistics, there are nearly 3000 full-time students, among whom 50% are undergraduates 15% graduates students, 18% pre-college students of the traditional opera school, 17% pre-college students of the dance school. There are 467 faculty members, of whom 26% are professors and associate professors. Five national level experts are working at STA, and there are 19 experts who enjoy the government subsidy from the State Council.

Our theatre venues include Shanghai Theatre, Duanjun Theatre, New Performance Space, and two Black Boxes, on the Huashan Road campus, Little Theatre (Dance School) on the Hongqiao Road campus , and performing Hall on the Lianhua Road campus. There are two major classroom buildings and three multifuncational comprehensive buildings, enquipped for various teaching activities and performances. Two major libraries stand on our campuses. Digital teaching and management have been realized on all three campus. Our srudents enjoy dormitories, dining halls and gymnasia.
STA has academic and artistic exchange programs with institutions in 26 countries and districts all over the world. STA has set up cooperative relations with 14 universities, including St. Petersburg  State Institute of Theatrical Arts; Tisch School of the Arts, New York University; University of California, Davis; Mysashino Art University, Japan; Roman Arts University, Italy; Academy of Fine Art in Bologna, Italy; Birmingham Institute of Art and Design, UK; School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong, etc. Students from more than 50 countires and districts have come to our academy to study. STA faculty and students have visited many international universities, sometimes with touring performances, sometims in short term study trips, in countries such as Singapore, Japan, England, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Australia, USA, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Belgium, Romania, and Mexico. The academy also hosts the Asia-Pacific Center of the International Theatre Institute, chaired by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). In the past three years, faculty members have carried out international exchange projects abroad more than 250 person/times. More than 300 students went abroad to study or perform. STA has invited 30 plus world famous experts and professors from USA, France, England and Italy to give lectures and conduct workshops

2014 PROGRAM FOR CHINESE LANGUAGE STUDENT

Chinese language program
Chinese language courses will be taught by experienced language teachers. The elementary course includes reading, speaking, and listening. Medium level and above include writing, Chinese culture, and newspaper reading, etc.There will be free electives in the afternoon sessions including: acting calligraphy, taiji quan, tutorial session, pronunciation.Chinese language course is taught in six levels.Students will be put into difference levels of courses according to the result of the entrance exam. The spring program usually starts from March every year, and autumn program starts from September, 18 to 20 weeks in per semester, and 18 sessions in a week. Class time is from Monday to Friday 8:30 to 11:40 every morning.

Duration
Spring Program: 3 Mar ,2014 –4 July, 2014
Apply Before: 30 Jan, 2014
Date of Registration: 28 Feb, 2014

Autumn Program: 1 Sept , 2014– 9 Jan , 2015
Apply Before: 30 July , 2014
Date of Registration: 29 Aug, 2014

Shanghai Summer School 2014- Chinese Opera Program

Brief introduction: The students will study three courses: Chinese opera, Chinese culture, Chinese language. The main course is the traditional Chinese opera, which is composed of the learning of Chinese opera steps and movements, water sleeve routines, spear and sword routines, and selected scene work. Chinese culture and language are supporting courses for students to better understand the essence of traditional Chinese culture. During the program, the students will have the opportunity to see traditional Chinese opera shows and take field trips.
 
Time:
June 19– July 10, 2014
Chinese opera: 64 lessons
Chinese culture: 9 lessons
Chinese Opera Introduction: 16 lessons
Chinese languages: 16 lessons
 
Application deadline: April 30, 2014
Assessment:
The attendance rate over 90% is required for the program. At the end of the program, the students will be assessed in the form of a reporting performance. The certificate of completion will be issued on passing the assessment and getting the required attendance rate.

Shanghai Theatre Academy Visiting Scholar Program for Doctoral Students
　　1. Objectives
　　With the purpose of strengthening academic exchanges between Chinese young scholars and those of the world, enhancing the cultivation quality of our doctoral students, and facilitating the construction of our characteristic and key disciplines, Shanghai Theatre Academy invites international doctoral students of Chinese drama or Chinese culture for short-term scholar visits here,
　　2. Requirements for Applicants
　　（1） In the process of writing a doctoral dissertation
　　（2） Good Chinese proficiency
　　（3） Excellent in character and learning
　　（4） Adviser's recommendation
　　3. Optional Research Field （ Choose One）
　　（1） History of Chinese Theatre
　　（2） Chinese Modern and Contemporary Drama
　　（3） History or Current Situation of Chinese Performing Art
　　（4） Chinese Theatre Culture and Folk Culture Studies
　　（5） Comparative Studies Between Chinese Theatre and that of Other Countries.
　　4. Duration: Two to three months
　　5. Grants and Subsidies
　　（1） Round-trip flight tickets for economy class of international flight.
　　（2） A living and research grant of RMB 7,000 per month （ RMB 3,000 for accommodation, RMB 2,000 for living subsidies, and RMB 2,000 for researches）
　　6. Grant Resource: National Key Discipline Theatre and Chinese Traditional Opera Program Fund
　　Office of National Key Discipline Theatre and Chinese Traditional Opera
　　Shanghai Theatre Academy

Student accommodation information

From the beginning of February 2007, accommodation of students to prepare your own quilt (L 210M W 150M), pillowcases and bed sheets (I dream of a long wire 190M, wide-105M, such as large sheets prepared some sheets)

1, Tel:

Student Apartments: Each room equipped with telephone, students buy 201 cards, you can call the city in the room and the domestic and international long-distance telephone.
Expert House: Each room equipped with telephone, students can be in the room direct dial local telephone, domestic and international long distance (IP prices), together with clearing out.

2, INTERNET

Students live in student apartments available for telephone dial-up 201 cards; also can apply for opening of ADSL broadband Internet access, office applications asked students go to (please provide your own PC) School Library Electronic Reading Room: Open Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 9:30 pm.

3, of meals:

Student canteen: Use, free choice of food. Students invited to be the purchase of office
Student apartments, there are public kitchen, can cook their own.

Class A is full scholarship for excellent prospective students applying for master’s or doctoral degree programs. This scholarship covers tuition, fundamental teaching materials and accommodation (at foreign student dormitories); it provides insurance for major diseases and accidents, and living allowance will be provided monthly(RMB 1100yuan per month for master’s students and RMB 1400yuan per month for PHD students).

Eligibility
1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health;
2. Applicants must meet the education and age requirements:
??? Those applying for doctorate studies must have a master's degree and be under 45 years of age;
??? Those applying for master’s programs must have received a bachelor's degree and be under the age of 40;
??? Those applying for undergraduate studies must have graduated from high school and must be between age of 18 and 25.
3. Excellent grades, outstanding academic and overall performance;
4. Must not have been awarded any other kinds of scholarships

?Application Documents：
1. Application Form.
2. Diplomas and degrees (notarized versions, in notarized Chinese or English);
3. Related transcripts (notarized version, in notarized Chinese or English);
4. Statement of purpose. Around 1000 words for master’s degree candidates; around 1500 words for doctoral degree candidates. Topics to cover: study and work experience, academic research results; planned research proposals and personal development objectives after graduation;
5. Catalogue and abstracts of published papers, as well as other documents that can prove academic ability;
6. Two recommendation letters from professor or associate professor, in Chinese or English;
7. Photocopy of valid passport;
8. photo;
9. Copy of Health Certificate.

Time for Application

?Applicants should apply for the scholarship between 1st May and 30 May.

For Shanghai Summer School 2014- Chinese Opera Program
Requirements:
1.      Foreign student’s between16 and 30 years old. University students preferred.
2.      Interested in Chinese culture, and willing to learn China opera
3.      Priority is given to students focusing on Chinese studies or with art background like acting and dancing .
4.      Non-English speaker should speak English well and need to provide some certificate which can prove your English level when you apply.

 For 2014 PROGRAM FOR CHINESE LANGUAGE STUDENT
Application Requirements
1.    Have finished senior high school education
2.    Above the age of 18 and under 60

For Shanghai Theatre Academy Visiting Scholar Program for Doctoral Students

. Requirements for Applicants
　　（1） In the process of writing a doctoral dissertation
　　（2） Good Chinese proficiency
　　（3） Excellent in character and learning
　　（4） Adviser's recommendation
　　3. Optional Research Field （ Choose One）
　　（1） History of Chinese Theatre
　　（2） Chinese Modern and Contemporary Drama
　　（3） History or Current Situation of Chinese Performing Art
　　（4） Chinese Theatre Culture and Folk Culture Studies
　　（5） Comparative Studies Between Chinese Theatre and that of Other Countries.