About the B.F.A. in Acting and the B.A. in Theater Arts and English
- Preparation for careers in theatre, television and film
- Preparation for careers in directing, play and screenwriting, stage design
- Preparation for teaching
- Preparation for graduate study
- Opportunities to perform in MainStage and studio productions
- Opportunities to study abroad at some of the top universities in the world
The Theater Arts program provides students with a rigorous four-year sequential course of study in acting, the speaking and singing voice, speech, movement for actors, and dramatic literature. In addition, there are offerings in acting and directing for the camera, stage combat, dance, performance improvisation, mask, make-up, and audition technique.
Theater Arts majors also participate actively in the life of the University through four MainStage productions per year as well as several studio productions in The Chat.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting degree provides the opportunity to prepare for a career in
- professional theatre
- television
- film
An audition is required for admission to program.
The Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts and English is designed for students seeking a degree in theater for careers in directing, play and screenwriting, stage design or education. Career options for the Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts and English include:
- Directors, designers and production managers of stage, television and film
- Teachers of theater in elementary or secondary education
- Arts administrators, television executives, film producers or entertainment lawyers
- Dramatherapists
- Play and screenwriters
The minor in Theater Arts introduces students to the field and techniques associated with the creative arts. The minor is designed for students who want to combine theater with another major area.
