Theatre Arts: Drama - Acting Concentration, BFA

This major is administered by the area of Theatre  in the School of Performing Arts .

Choose this option if you wish to pursue intensive training in acting in order to become a theatre professional.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the BFA Acting Program, you will be able to: 

1. Project yourself believably in word and action into imaginary circumstances, evoked from text or improvisation
2. Analyze and employ the specific tasks required in creating and performing various characters
3. Use the body as an instrument in characterization and project a resonant voice with skillful, adaptive speech in theatre spaces of varying sizes and in different media
4. Practice the basic business procedures of the actor’s profession, including audition techniques, resumes, rehearsal etiquette and professional communication
5. Evaluate live dramatic performances critically and positively for the purpose of refining your own creative process

Consists of 78 credits.