Acting - Arcadia University

Acting from Arcadia University is a Campus Bachelor Acting degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. The B.F.A. is a four-year sequential course of study in acting , the speaking voice, speech, movement for actors, dramatic literature and the history of the theatre, supplemented by skills in stage combat, dance, gymnastics, movement, performance improvisation, mask work, make-up, and audition technique. The schedule is rigorous; in a typical week, a student works directly with faculty for 27 to 40 hours and spends a comparable amount of time in preparation. The first two years of training focus on the development of the actor's imagination and an exploration of his or her inner resources as they relate to the external demands of the craft. Students in their first semester of their freshmen year are not allowed to audition in order to allow them time to focus on their coursework and to adjust to college life. Admission to the third and fourth years is by invitation of the faculty. During the third and fourth years, classroom work broadens to consider the elements of style and modes of behavior in various historical periods, and the student is continuously engaged in rehearsal and public performance. The productions provide a wide range of experience, from the classics to the avant-garde, and are directed by visiting professionals, as well as experienced resident faculty, all of whom are working theatre professionals. View more details on Arcadia University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Acting courses.