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Grow your acting skills in a training program focused on preparing you for the film and television industry. In Academy of Art University’s BFA Acting program, you will develop a professional demo reel showcasing your ability to create engaging characters on film. Learn to act from a place of authenticity in our series of Meisner classes, deepen your sense of play through improvisation, expand your physical and vocal choices through a progression of Alexander Technique for Camera and Voice and Speech classes. Go in depth in our script analysis and rehearsal techniques classes. Use your electives to study Stunts & Fights, Character Voices for Games, Animation & Cartoons, Accents & Dialects, or Comedy for Social Media. You will graduate with plenty of practice in professional audition technique and a reel of work that showcases your talents.

This program is available on campus

WRI 188

Characters & Backstory Core/3

Characters are the heart of every story. You'll acquire the skills to develop compelling three-dimensional characters and to create strong, believable backstories.

Degree Requirements

Unit RequirementsUnits
Core36
Major33
Electives9
Liberal Arts42
Total120

BFA ACTING DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum grade of C- in all major coursework.
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA and the following general education requirements:
    2 Art Historical Awareness: Western Art courses
    1 Creative Communication course
    1 Written Communication: Critical Thinking course
    1 Historical Awareness course
    1 Quantitative Literacy course
    1 Cultural Ideas & Influences course
    1 Employment Communications and Practices course
     

After above general education requirements are met, take Liberal Arts electives as needed to fulfill the Liberal Arts unit requirement.

Additional Information

Program Learning Outcomes

Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Acting

  • Behave truthfully under imagined circumstances, as defined by the script
  • Listen and respond to other actors reflexively and organically in the working environment
  • Play a variety of actions in pursuit of an objective

Movement

  • Make effective physical choices for each role

Voice & Speech

  • Use language in pursuit of an objective

Professional Readiness

  • Assemble a resume, headshot, website, and reel suitable for seeking opportunities within the acting profession