Arts At UCF

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All right, let’s head over to Alex, a senior who’s majoring in acting. He’s going to share about the vibrant arts community at UCF, from the various programs that are offered here, to the year round festivals and concerts that are sure to strike a chord. The stage is all yours, Alex.

– Thanks, Alex. I’ve been passionate about theater since high school and for the last decade, I’ve had the opportunity to work with so many amazing people across so many amazing stages, including a brief time that I took time off of college to be a full-time working actor in Chicago. And I knew that when I went back to college, I wanted to be somewhere that would enhance my acting abilities and also have a vibrant art scene. And I knew that UCF was that place for me. Getting involved at UCF is one of the easiest things that you can do, considering that there are so many ways to be involved with the arts, from painting, drawing, and pottery, to music education conducting in jazz studies. UCF is also an innovative leader in the industry with graduate programs and the themed experience. I’ve also loved to try new things to stretch my performance abilities, including hosting UCF’s official podcast called “Knights Do That” where I get to speak with Knights about what they’re doing locally and around the world to share their stories. It’s really the people that have made my time at UCF so special. And a lot of that can be contributed to the arts professors. They genuinely care about your success and your growth, and have so many real world connections that can help guide you into a successful career. One of the biggest ways that UCF prepares their art students to work in the industry is through the annual UCF Celebrates the Arts, a week long event where we take over downtown Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, where I’m standing right now. And the festival allows talented students and faculty to showcase creativity, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaborations through dozens of performances for the Orlando community. With opportunities like this, it’s no wonder UCF’s animation and video game design programs are ranked among the in the nation and that our alumni can be find on Broadway, behind-the-scenes at Pixar films and changing the game at EA Sports. UCF is nothing short of an amazing place with the most outstanding and creative people. Our passion drives everything that we do, and it has been an honor to be a part of this inspiring community as a student and future alumni. And that’s all for me. Back to you, Alex.

– You’re a rockstar, Alex, the arts program here sounds amazing and provide awesome opportunities for students to express their creativity. I can’t wait to see where your acting career takes you. It was great meeting you. Thanks again, Alex.