Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting

The Theatre School's Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in acting prepares actors to work on both stage and screen. It develops actors who are imaginative, skillful, expressive and vibrantly alive. It is rooted in the Chicago tradition, emphasizing physicality, and truth in action, communication, collaboration and spontaneity. The first year introduces the actor to a broad range of techniques and experiences, defines a way of working and provides a set of skills. The next three years focus on developing and refining this way of working - adding skills and technique - while helping each actor discover and apply those which work best for him or her. Learning Outcomes- Students will be able to: Identify and describe the historical and theoretical significance of a range of theatrical artists, works and artistic approaches from antiquity to the present, encompassing a broad range of periods, cultures, and styles. Synthesize and apply elements of their education and training in classes, rehearsals, and productions. Participate in theatrical production in a professional manner, with discipline, respect, and maturity. Demonstrate the role of the theatre practitioner as an active member of society and of the cultural and social impact of the arts. Program Specific Outcomes Students will be able to: Act truthfully from moment-to-moment in a variety of theatrical works, periods, and styles. Create a role within the action of the assignment or production through text analysis, personalization, and imagination. Demonstrate a personal practice of improving vocal and physical expressiveness as an actor. Create unique, insightful, and compelling work that impacts those who witness it. Apply the training to professional opportunities.? Career Option: Acting and performing, Advertising, Casting, Directing, Education, Film and television production, Lighting or set design, Media critic work, Play or screen writing.