14 Acting BA degrees in USA
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14 Acting BA degrees in USA
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Savannah College of Art and Design
B.F.A. in Acting
- Savannah, USA
BA
Full time
180 years
On-Campus
English
SCAD acting students shine in sitcoms, films, plays, and immersive experiences, with opportunities to work in professional productions via the SCAD Casting Office. Led by industry-experienced faculty, students connect with Hollywood icons at SCAD’s signature events, preparing for success in film, television, and streaming.
Susquehanna University
BA in Theatre Performance
- Selinsgrove, USA
BA
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Take center stage at Susquehanna and beyond in our theatre performance major. You’ll grow artistically as an actor. From the critical analysis of dramatic literature to authentic and powerful acting on stage, you’ll develop your craft beyond what you thought possible. Explore characters that force you out of your comfort zone and learn something about yourself in the process. You’ll focus on the tools you need to improve your acting. Our intensive acting classes are supported by coursework in theatre history and dramatic theory, enhancing your performances.
Lees-McRae College
Musical Theatre
- Banner Elk, USA
BA
Full time, Part time
On-Campus
English
The BFA degree in Musical Theatre is rooted in the liberal arts tradition of Lees-McRae College and is designed to prepare you to pursue a career as a performer and or leader in musical theatre.
California State University, Fresno
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts - Acting Emphasis
- Fresno, USA
BA
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The Department of Theatre and Dance faculty includes performers, designers, and directors with top academic credentials as well as professional experience. The department is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre. The most important element in the Department's success is the students. Our undergraduates enjoy unusual opportunities to play leading roles, direct, and design for lab and mainstage productions. Organizations such as the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival and the American College Dance Association have honored numerous Fresno State Students.
Susquehanna University
BA in Theatre Studies
- Selinsgrove, USA
BA
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
If you want theatre as the cornerstone of your undergrad experience, this academically rigorous, broad-based course of study is for you! Connect fresh audiences to the power of theatre and re-invigorate seasoned participants with new works and exciting approaches to well-known plays. Learn about theatrical theories, best practices, historical challenges, and the great artists and thinkers of yesterday who make today’s performances meaningful.
Raindance Film School
International Degree Program in Acting or Filmmaking
- Los Angeles, USA
- Jumeirah, United Arab Emirates + 5 more
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Raindance International Degree Program in Acting or Filmmaking is a unique course, designed to give our students the opportunity to experience Filmmaking or Acting across 3 continents and achieve a full UK university degree at the end of the third year.
Marietta College
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
- Marietta, USA
BA
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor of Arts Theatre program helps students sharpen their artistic skills and explore new talents while allowing them to pair Theatre with another major. The communication, collaboration, and leadership skills gained in Theatre prepare students for success in a wide range of industries.
Greensboro College
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
- Greensboro, USA
BA
On-Campus
English
With a bachelor of arts in theatre, students inherently learn essential management, communication and problem-solving skills that will help every aspect of their personal and professional lives – on top of becoming experts in their chosen concentration.
Norfolk State University
Bachelor of Arts in Drama & Theatre
- Norfolk, USA
BA
English
We see your greatest potential and your motivation to achieve. The Division of Drama offers students concentrations in performance and design & technology. Students study performance, directing, design, management, voice, movement and dance to prepare for careers in theatre, television, film and more.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bachelor of Arts: Performance (Acting)
- Lincoln, USA
BA
English
The Performance Option at the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film provides foundational actor training within an innovative curriculum.
University of Detroit Mercy
Theatre
- Detroit, USA
BA
English
You are on your way to a creative future with University of Detroit Mercy's theatre program. Detroit is a city on a resurgence filled with enthusiasm and diversity. It is also a strong community for culture, arts and theatre.
William Jewell College
BA in Theatre
- Liberty, USA
BA
On-Campus
English
Invited workshop presenters, attendance to Kansas City theatre events, and a vibrant college arts community are all part of what will welcome you. Jewell faculty plans a season of meaningful and challenging performances for both our Jewell Theatre Company and audiences.
Bethany Lutheran College
BA in Theatre
- Mankato, USA
BA
On-Campus
English
As a Bethany theatre major, you will choose an emphasis on production or performance. You will focus on sound and lighting design, set design and construction, stage management, and directing in theatre production.
Whitman College
BA in Theater and Dance
- Walla Walla, USA
BA
On-Campus
English
The academic courses and productions at the Harper Joy Theater provide students with rigorous training in the practical skills, historical context, and cultural background of the dramatic arts. The skills they acquire will allow them to succeed in many diverse areas of theater and dance.
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