Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree

Bachelor's degree

In San Francisco (USA)

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    San francisco (USA)

  • Duration

    8 Semesters

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Academy of Art University’s BFA Acting program is a comprehensive and diverse curriculum that provides a strong foundation in performance fundamentals, including acting technique, acting for camera, improvisation, singing, and speech. Courses in audition technique, stage production, musical theatre, and stage combat help prepare our graduating students to enter the professional world.

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San Francisco (USA)
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About this course

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 clearly in pursuit of an objective
Demonstrate basic command of vocal production for camera and stage
Professional Readiness

Assemble a resume, headshot, website, and reel suitable for seeking opportunities within the acting profession
Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:

Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design

BFA Acting Degree Requirements

Minimum grade of C- in all core courses, major courses, and LA 107 Writing for the Multilingual Artist or 108 Composition for the Artist
Minimum 2.0 GPA and the following general education requirements:
1 Written Communication: Composition
1 Written Communication: Context & Style
1 Written Communication: Critical Thinking

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Subjects

  • Acting
  • Improvisation
  • Theatre
  • Camera
  • Art
  • Singing
  • Combat
  • Production
  • Musical
  • Speech

Course programme

Semester 1
  • ACT 101: Respect for Acting
  • ACT 112: Voice and Speech 1
  • ACT 123: Improvisation 1
  • ACT 141: Movement: Physical Acting
Semester 2
  • ACT 105: Acting 1
  • ACT 125: Acting in Action
  • ACT 212: Voice and Speech 2
  • LA 108: Composition for the Artist
  • LA 126: Seminar in the Arts
  • WRI 188: Characters & Backstory
Semester 3
  • ACT 155: Acting 2
  • ACT 181: Movement: The Alexander Technique in Action
  • ACT 205: Acting 3
  • ACT 305: Making Creative Choices for Camera
  • LA 291: Designing Careers
Semester 4
  • ACT 166: Singing 1: Vocal Technique
  • ACT 268: Audition Fundamentals
  • ACT 269: Script Analysis and Rehearsal Techniques
  • ACT 355: Reel Development 1
  • LA 120: Art History Through the 15th Century
  • LA 121: Art History Through the 19th Century
  • LA 202: English Composition: Creative Persuasion & Argument
Semester 5
  • ACT 281: Stage Combat 1
  • ACT 469: Script Analysis
  • LA 110: Writing the Short Story
  • LA 130: Broadway! The Evolution of the American Musical
  • MPT 330: Directing Actors for Film & TV
Semester 6
  • ACT 312: Voiceovers
  • ACT 323: Improvisation 3
  • ACT 405: Reel Development 2
  • LA 171: Western Civilization
  • LA 182: Genres in Film
  • LA 204: Breaking through the Noise of Social Media
  • LA 233: Popular Topics in Health, Nutrition, & Physiology
Semester 7
  • ACT 455: Reel Development 3
  • ACT 468: Audition Process: From Cold Readings to Callbacks
  • ACT 498A: Theatre Performance: The Play
  • LA 368: Experiencing Culture: Anthropology for Today's Artist
Semester 8
  • ACT 375: Classical Performance 2
  • ACT 395: Acting for Commercials
  • ACT 412: Voiceover 2: Demo Production
  • LA 382: Film History 3: Contemporary Cinema
  • LA 462: Power of Myth and Symbol
  • MPT 495: Into the Industry

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree

Price on request