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DAMS – Performing Arts (L-3)
Audiovisual and Theatre ProductionThe Bachelor's Degree in DAMS – Performing Arts trains professionals able to master and apply advanced competencies in audiovisual media, theatre, and cultural communication . The program also provides in-depth knowledge of the cultural contexts of contemporary cinema and live performance .
LOCATION
Rome
LANGUAGE
Italian
ADMISSION
Open admission
DURATION
3 years
CREDITS
180 ECTS
DELIVERY
On-campus
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DAMS Performing Arts:
turn your passion for performance into your professional future
The Bachelor's Degree in DAMS – Performing Arts (Audiovisual and Theatre Production) at Link University in Rome is an innovative and interdisciplinary degree program designed to train creative and critically aware professionals in the fields of performing arts, cinema, theatre, and audiovisual production. The program is intended for students who want to develop strong theoretical competencies together with practical tools for working effectively in national and international contexts, with particular attention to the cultural and technological changes reshaping the sector.
The educational offer is characterized by a strong practical orientation and is developed in close dialogue with the University's cultural industries partners and thematic research centres. It combines humanities-based knowledge with technical and creative workshops from the very first year, ensuring a well-rounded, up-to-date, and professionally relevant education. This approach is further enriched by a wide range of laboratories and extracurricular activities.
The degree is structured around a single pathway – Audiovisual and Theatre Production – while enabling students to shape a flexible and versatile professional profile, open to a wide range of careers in the cultural and creative industries, including Filmmaker, Theatre Maker, Cultural Communication Expert, and Cultural Operator. The teaching structure is designed to accompany students through an integrated pathway of theory and practice, with strong emphasis on workshop-based learning.
Thanks to established links with the world of work and active collaborations with important cultural and production organisations, students have the opportunity to undertake internships and professional experiences already during the degree.
By the end of the program, graduates in DAMS – Performing Arts will be able to:
The Bachelor's Degree in DAMS is an ideal choice for students who want to pursue a dynamic and meaningful career in the fields of performance, audiovisual production, and cultural communication.
Teaching Methods and Professional Activities
The teaching staff includes distinguished academics and industry professionals, thanks to the University’s long-standing relationship with regional cultural industries and the involvement of thematic research centres. Theoretical teaching is complemented by practical and professionalizing activities:
DAMS – Performing Arts: Career Opportunities
The Bachelor's Degree in DAMS is designed to offer concrete career opportunities in the fields of performance, audiovisual production, culture, and communication. Graduates can enter different areas of the cultural and creative industries, in both public and private contexts, across traditional and digital environments. Key professional profiles include:
Filmmaker – Integrated creator of audiovisual content
A professional capable of following every stage of audiovisual production, from writing to post-production. This profile combines creativity and technical competence, bringing together artistic vision, digital technologies, production processes, and narrative skills.
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Theatre Maker – Live performance professional
The Theatre Maker pathway prepares contemporary performers who are able not only to perform, but also to conceive and independently develop artistic projects for theatre and live performance. It is a versatile profile spanning writing, staging, directing, promotion, and cultural management.
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Expert in cultural communication and promotion
Thanks to a multidisciplinary education and a solid understanding of cultural dynamics, graduates are prepared to pursue careers in cultural communication and creative marketing.
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Trainer and cultural operator
The program also prepares students to work in cultural mediation, education, and educational planning within museums, schools, libraries, associations, and foundations.
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DAMS – Performing Arts: Attendance Options
The program takes place in Rome and lecturers strongly recommend in-person attendance, as this allows students to benefit directly from workshops, professional equipment, and daily interaction with industry professionals. However, for students with specific needs, the University also offers the possibility to follow lessons asynchronously. Classes are recorded and made available on digital platforms, allowing students to organize their study time independently while maintaining teaching quality and flexibility.
The natural continuation of DAMS – an excellence pathway
The Master’s Degree in Media and Cultural Industries – Crossmedia Production and Digital Arts is an ideal progression for students who complete DAMS and want to further explore new forms of performance at the intersection of the performing arts and digital technologies.
The program offers an innovative and interdisciplinary education for students interested in designing and producing multimedia content for the contemporary stage: from theatre to music, from visual arts to interactive video.
Through workshops and practical activities, students learn to:
- Use digital and multimedia languages in live performance.
- Create immersive and interactive experiences combining traditional media and new technologies.
- Design an "augmented stage" capable of involving audiences in sensory and participatory ways.
- Work in professional contexts related to multimedia directing, performance, and visual design.
It is a pathway designed for those who want to push their creativity beyond the boundaries of traditional theatre and become active protagonists in the artistic and technological transformations shaping contemporary performance.
Study Plan
| Course Name | ECTS | SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Additional skills - Film equipment and technical tools | 2 | |
| Additional skills - Representing the classics: gender and genres | 2 | |
| Additional skills - Screenwriting and storyboard | 2 | |
| Additional skills - Theatre writing | 2 | |
| Additional skills - Voice and diction | 2 | |
| Linguistic analysis and expressive techniques | 6 | L-LIN/01 |
| Writing for cinema | 6 | L-ART/06 |
| Writing for theatre | 6 | L-ART/05 |
| Sociology of communication | 6 | SPS/08 |
| History of cinema | 12 | L-ART/06 |
| History of theatre I | 6 | L-ART/05 |
| History of contemporary culture | 6 | M-STO/04 |
| History of music | 6 | L-ART/07 |
| Internships and career guidance - 1st year | 1 | |
| Additional language skills | 3 | |
| Total First Year | 68 |
| Course Name | ECTS | SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Additional skills - Crossmedia storytelling: podcast and storytelling | 2 | |
| Additional skills - Writing and filming a story: between truth and fiction | 2 | |
| Film analysis and audiovisual language | 6 | L-ART/06 |
| Visual and film anthropology | 6 | M-DEA/01 |
| Musical dramaturgy and sound design | 6 | L-ART/07 |
| Italian literature | 12 | L-FIL-LET/12 |
| Expressive reading and public speaking | 6 | L-LIN/12 |
| History of theatre II | 6 | L-ART/05 |
| Theory of art and artistic experience | 6 | L-ART/03 |
| Theory and techniques of digital media | 6 | L-ART/06 |
| Internships and career guidance - 2nd year | 1 | |
| Total Second Year | 59 |
| Course Name | ECTS | SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Student elective courses | 12 | |
| Additional skills - Directing of photography | 1 | |
| Additional skills - Casting Director preparation | 2 | |
| Audiovisual and live performance: concept development and production | 6 | SECS-P/10 |
| Video editing and post-production | 12 | L-ART/06 |
| Principles of film and theatre directing | 12 | L-ART/05 |
| Final exam | 5 | PROFIN_S |
| Strategies and regulations for distribution and marketing | 6 | SECS-P/10 |
| Internships and career guidance - 3rd year | 1 | |
| Total Third Year | 57 |
DAMS – Performing Arts: Other Professional Pathways
Discover the other professional pathways within the Bachelor's Degree in DAMS:
Frequently Asked Questions for International Students
Find answers to common questions regarding admission, language requirements, degree structure, and career opportunities for our DAMS Performing Arts program.
DAMS stands for Discipline delle Arti, della Musica e dello Spettacolo, which can be referred to in English as Arts, Music and Performing Arts. At Link University, this bachelor's degree focuses heavily on audiovisual and theatre production.
The degree belongs to the Italian academic class L-3 and is part of the official Italian university system. Graduates who wish to continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities abroad should verify the academic recognition or admission requirements applicable in the destination country or institution.
This degree program is taught entirely in Italian. International applicants are expected to have an adequate level of Italian proficiency to attend classes, participate in creative workshops, and analyze theatrical and cinematic texts effectively.
Non-EU students residing abroad must follow the admission and pre-enrollment procedures required for studying in Italy. This generally includes submitting a pre-enrollment application through the official Universitaly portal and completing the study visa process. Our international admissions office provides guidance on deadlines and documentation.
To enroll in an Italian university, students are generally required to have completed at least 12 years of primary and secondary education. If your school system provides only 10 or 11 years, you may enroll in a Foundation Year, subject to the applicable admission requirements, in order to meet this requirement and prepare for university study.
The DAMS degree provides open admission. However, as per Italian regulations, an initial non-selective assessment test is required to evaluate your starting knowledge and identify any potential educational gaps to be filled during the first year.
The program is primarily designed for on-campus attendance in Rome, especially because of its workshop-based and practical nature. However, for students with specific needs, the University also makes recorded lessons available, allowing a more flexible study organization.