Dr. David Downs

Associate Professor

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Biography

David Downs is an Associate Professor Emeritus in the School of Communication at Northwestern University. He specializes in teaching acting and has contributed significantly to the education of students in the field. His teaching includes courses such as LA Internship and Acting Class: Special Topics. Downs has an extensive background in television, with notable contributions to series like Grey's Anatomy, Scrubs, Everwood, Dawson's Creek, Eli Stone, and Guardian. He holds a Master's degree in English Literature from Loyola University, Chicago, and a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania. His academic work includes significant publications, such as 'Actor's Eye: Seeing Seen,' published by Applause Books in 1995. Over the years, he has received multiple awards for his excellence in teaching, including the 2003 Charles Deering McCormick Distinguished Professor Award and the 1996 Northwestern Alumni Association Excellence in Teaching Award.

Research Interests

Awards

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Charles Deering McCormick Distinguished Professor

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Northwestern Alumni Association Excellence Teaching Award

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.