Bachelor of Fine Arts - Comedy Arts
About Bachelor of Fine Arts - Comedy Arts
Program Description
The Theatre School’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Comedy Arts prepares graduates to be performers, directors, and content creators through the academic study of the history and techniques of comedy and by the practical application of this knowledge in the creation and performance of a progression of theatrical productions.
The curriculum reflects the way comedians have learned their field for centuries, by testing their material in front of an audience, digesting their response, and then learning to revise and rethink in order to be successful communicators. Through a variety performance experiences, students will create content for a variety of forums.
Students work with a distinguished and award-winning faculty of professional writers, directors, and performers. Students will perform their work both on campus and in Chicago comedy venues.
Learning Outcomes
Core Outcomes:
Core Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Analyze and discuss artistic productions within a context of theatre history, social structures, cultural identities, political movements, and indvidual experience.
- Apply ethical frameworks to both the process and product of artistic collaboration in service to both colleagues and the larger community.
- Design actionable plans to complete complex projects both individually and as a leader or member of a team.
Program Specific Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Practice the concepts and skills of multiple theatrical disciplines in order to create, produce, and perform a variety of forms of comedy.
- Apply the knowledge and skills they have developed in the study of comedy to projects in other fields and disciplines as life-long learners.
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