Study Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Acting at California State University - Fullerton in the USA, College of the Arts
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Acting

USA

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What will I learn?

The Bachelor of Fine Arts prepares students for a professional career in theatre. The program seeks students who exhibit exceptional talent, motivation and commitment, and combines rigorous coursework with ample opportunity to apply the training in performance. Students must audition prior to entering the program. Approximately 12-16 candidates will be invited into the B.F.A. program(s) each year. To remain in the program, students must maintain a ''B'' 3.0 overall GPA. Students must also earn a ''B-'' (2.7) or better in all performance-area courses, and a ''C'' (2.0) or better in all non-performance theatre courses applied toward the B.F.A. They will be evaluated each semester on their cumulative work in class and in production by members of the performance faculty. The faculty will collectively recommend an annual, individual learning plan for each student to promote growth and success. In addition to the requirements for the major, students must meet all other university requirements for a bachelor’s degree. Please consult the Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree section in this catalog for complete information. Acting Concentration (39 units): The Theatre Arts, Acting Concentration, B.F.A. is for students who desire a pre-professional education in acting.

Which department am I in?

College of the Arts

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$18,684.00 per year
Student Success Fee - 230.54

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

California State University Fullerton

800 N. State College Blvd.,

Fullerton,

California,

92831, West, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$18,684.00 per year
Student Success Fee - 230.54

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2028

Venue

California State University Fullerton

800 N. State College Blvd.,

Fullerton,

California,

92831, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

First-year students graduating from an International High School or equivalent must meet the following eligibility requirements: Be a high school graduate or equivalent. Demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following: Submission of qualified ELP exam scores. Complete at least 3 years of high school academic coursework taught in English; either in the U.S. or in a country where English is the native language of instruction. English requirement may not be completed during the summer term prior to fall enrollment. Complete a U.S. college level course that satisfies the 1A Written Communication General Education category. Demonstrate Math proficiency by completing three years (6 semesters) of college preparatory math, including or integrating topics covered in algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra. Math requirement may not be completed during the summer term prior to fall enrollment. Earn a competitive college preparatory Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 or higher. Prospective freshmen who wish to enter the B.F.A. program in Acting must first apply for admission to CSUF. Once admitted to the university, they will be required to attend a New Student Placement Audition. Students not placed in the B.F.A. Acting program are automatically accepted into the B.A. program.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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