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Visual and Performing Arts


Gloucester County Institute of Technology

Visual and performing arts programs offer students professional preparation for careers in the arts, and a strong foundation for further study. Students in these programs are often accepted through an audition and gain valuable opportunities to perform and showcase their work both on campus and throughout the community.

New Jersey's close proximity to New York City provides students unique opportunities to interact and learn from artistic and business professionals in the arts.

Career Opportunities

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Director
  • Singer
  • Dancer
  • Stage manager
  • Theater technician or designer
  • Make-up artist
  • Photographer
  • Graphic designer
  • Artist

Around Our Schools

Hudson County Schools of Technology
Hudson County Schools of Technology

The Performing Arts Dance Academy at Gloucester County Institute of Technology offers conservatory dance training while offering students a comprehensive college preparatory high school experience.

The dance curriculum, winner of the Governor’s Award, is heavily centered on the technical training of the student in ballet, modern and jazz.

At Hudson County's High Tech High School, the performing arts program plays a crucial role in bringing students, parents, faculty and staff together to work as a team.

A performance in the school's unique "black box" theater touches students across many career areas.

In addition to showcasing singers, dancers, actors, musicians and other performers during a production, constuction arts students build the sets; costumes are designed and sewn by fashion design students; cosmetology students get a chance to show off their stage make-up skills and graphic design students create show bills.


Hudson County Schools of Technology

Somerset County Vocational Technical High School

The Gifted and Talented Performing Arts Program at Somerset County Vocational Technical High School is celebrating more than 20 years of dance and theater arts instruction, offering students professional preparation for careers in the arts.

While learning and refining technical skills, young artists are encouraged to discover their creative potential.

 

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