Bachelor of Fine Arts - Acting

Program Description

​The Theatre School's Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Acting prepares actors to work on both stage and screen. It develops actors who are imaginative, skillful, expressive and vibrantly alive. It is rooted in the Chicago tradition, emphasizing physicality, truth in action, communication, collaboration and spontaneity.

The first year introduces the actor to a broad range of techniques and experiences, defines a way of working and provides a set of skills. The next three years focus on developing and refining this way of working - adding skills and technique - while helping each actor discover and apply those which work best for him or her.​

Learning Outcomes

Core Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• Identify and describe the historical and theatrical significance of a range of theatrical artists, works, and artistic approaches from antiquity or present, encompassing a broad range of periods, cultures, and styles.
• Synthesize and apply elements of their education and training to the preparation, rehearsal, and presentation of theatrical productions with discipline, respect, and maturity.
• Identify and explain their theatrical work in the context of the cultural and social impact of the arts.

Program Specific Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• Read and interpret theatrical text and apply research, imagination, and personalization to create a unique, insightful, and compelling performance.
• Act truthfully from moment-to-moment in a variety of theatrical works, periods, and styles.
• Demonstrate personal practice of improving vocal and physical expressiveness as an actor.