Master of Arts (MA) Degree

Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Acting Skills

Deliver engaging performances with the energy level appropriate for the performance medium
Identify and play a clear objective in a scene
Use the other person as a driving focus in a scene
Communicate nuanced meaning in a scene
Add believable emotional life to a scene, as appropriate to the script
Use the body as a tool to build character
Use the lines as an effective tool for verbal and physical action
Artistic Collaboration

Make performance choices that affect and are affected by other people in a scene
Successfully make specific adjustments based on direction
Professional Readiness

Demonstrate effective audition technique
Demonstrate professionalism and preparedness (scripts analyzed and memorized, punctuality, respect for another actor’s creative process in rehearsal, a strong work ethic, attitude, full commitment)
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.

MA Acting Degree Requirements

Successful completion of Final Portfolio Review
Minimum grade of C in all required 36 units
Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and the following Academic Study requirements:
1 Cross Cultural Understanding course