Acting (BFA)
In the Acting program of Academy of Art University you will develop a professional demo reel showcasing your ability to create engaging characters on film.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
February, June, September
Tuition Fee
$1,272 per credit
Location
San Francisco, United States
About the program
Learn to act from a place of authenticity in our series of Meisner classes, deepen your sense of play through improvisation, expand your physical and vocal choices through a progression of Alexander Technique for Camera and Voice and Speech classes. Go in depth in our script analysis and rehearsal techniques classes. Use your electives to study Stunts & Fights, Character Voices for Games, Animation & Cartoons, Accents & Dialects, or Comedy for Social Media. You will graduate with plenty of practice in professional audition technique and a reel of work that showcases your talents.
Key Features
Our BFA and MFA Acting programs of Academy of Art University are designed with an in-depth focus on the development of technical, physical, and vocal skills that all great actors share, with extensive filming experience on our soundstages. Alongside this rigorous training, our actors also enjoy a range of elective classes like Fights & Stunts, Character Voices for Game, Animation & Cartoons, Comedy & Sketch, and Accents & Dialects. Actors have the opportunity to study film directing, screenwriting and filmmaking.
Courses Included
- Respect for Acting
- Voice and Speech
- Improvisation
- Movement: Physical Acting
- Freshman Symposium: Artistic Resilience