Theatre Performance, Acting

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting develops the highest possible level of performance as an actor. Students develop advanced theatrical movement and vocal skills, including stage combat, voice, makeup, movement and period styles. They learn to perform through workshop and mainstage productions in formal and informal settings. Students also develop a repertory and techniques for auditions.

Before Graduating Students Must

• Satisfactory presentation and faculty evaluation of a jury and a senior project.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Skills Students will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)

1. Identify and describe primary examples of theatre history, literature, dramatic structure and theory.
2. Explain specific acting techniques.
3. Analyze and apply effective acting technique strategies.
4. Create strategic audition material packages for professional auditions.
5. Construct a personal process for character creation and actualization.
6. Explain complex facets of theatre performance and production.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types

• Exams
• Papers/projects
• Presentations