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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Acting Purdue University, USA

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Full Time Variable $ 25,600 (US$ 25,600) a year Contact provider
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Course summary

This program seeks to expand the young actors range of knowledge and expression through the performance of drama. The actor is a channel for the truth in the play and must possess the ability to comprehend the playwright’s message and communicate it as a character. The Acting Program consists of Acting Core Classes, Specialized Training, and Related Required Courses. Upon completion, the student may choose to enter any communication-related field or pursue further graduate study for a career in the theatre.

Program modules

160 Intro. to Scenic Design/Technology, 161 Intro. to Costume Design/Technology, 162 Intro. to Lighting Design/Technology, 163 Intro. to Sound Design/Technology, 164 Intro. to Theatre Org. and Management, 213 Vocal Production I, 233 Acting Workshop I, 380 History of Theatre I, 440 Beginning Directing, 480 History of Theatre II, 336 Rehearsal and Performance, 368 Theatre Production, 323 Movement for the Actor, 333 Acting Workshop II, 334 Acting Workshop III, 360 Scenic Design I, 361 Costume Design I, 362 Lighting Design I, 363 Sound Design.

Entry requirement for international students

Students must have completed minimum high school curriculum such as six semesters of mathematics and social studies, four to six semesters of laboratory science, four semesters of foreign language and eight semesters of English. They must have an overall grade point average in all academic coursework. They should possess SAT score of 480 or higher on the Critical Reading section and ACT score of 20 or higher on the English section. International students whose native language is not in English should have the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 550 on paper based exam, 213 on computer based exam, 79 on internet based exam and IELTS score of 6.5 or higher is required for admission.

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Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Purdue University

Department name

College of Liberal Arts, Patti and Rusty Rueff Department of Visual and Performing Arts Division of Theatre

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