Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film & Television Arts: On-Camera Acting

The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Film and Television Arts provides a comprehensive education designed to prepare students for successful careers in the entertainment industry. The core curriculum covers essential aspects of filmmaking and production, including screenwriting and directing, cinematography and editing, production and sound design. The study of film aesthetics and a contemporary focus on the history of cinema helps each filmmaker in defining their own individual voice and path in contemporary filmmaking in an environment where students from Acting for Camera, Filmmaking, and Screenwriting concentrations work together on exciting film and television projects. With access to professional studio backlots and soundstages in Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles, students gain invaluable hands-on experience. Graduates will complete a Film Project, two contrasting Reel Actor Scenes, a Short Film Screenplay, Character Study on Film, Actor Reel, and Website. Career opportunities include roles in film, television, stage productions, new media, and as artistic visionaries in the entertainment industry.