Knowee
Questions
Features
Study Tools
3.2
Overall Quality
Reputation
4.2
Food
2.9
Clubs
2.2
Facilities
3.2
Internet
3.1
Location
3.1
Opportunities
3.9
Safety
3.2
Social
3.3
Happiness
3.1

Basic Information

Location

  • Winston-Salem, NC

Institution Overview

  • Public/Private: Public art school
  • Established: 1963; 61 years ago (1963)
  • Founder: Vittorio Giannini, John Ehle, Terry Sanford

Academic information

Key Area

  • Design and Production
  • Dance
  • Film
  • Drama
  • Music

Student and Staff Numbers

  • Students: 1,144
  • Undergraduates: 739
  • Postgraduates: 124
  • Academic Staff: 186

Notable Alumni

  • Jada Pinkett Smith
  • Hunter Schafer
  • Mary-Louise Parker
  • Tom Hulce
  • Elizabeth Lail

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Students talk about this school

Good reviews
Overall 4.8
I visited for an open house as of this year. I really enjoyed the atmosphere they portrayed and they have so much compassion towards film and theatrical arts. I would recommend anyone to this school who wants to go into a career in the movie industry.
Overall 4.2
It's a public school but has wonderful faculty and resources. You can learn what you want to learn in various areas, also have many opportunities to show your talents and collaborate with other artists at school.
Overall 4.1
Overall a great school
Bad reviews
Overall 1.9
Reason it's called School of the Attitude