Master of Arts - Acting

Train in the fundamentals of film acting in this MA program. This is a streamlined approach to the technical, physical and vocal skills needed to work as on-camera actor in film and television. The program also focuses on contemporary audition technique and fundamental script analysis skills. Students will graduate from the MA program with a demo reel and an acting website showcasing their unique skills and professional readiness.

Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Acting Skills

• Deliver engaging performances with the energy level appropriate for the performance medium
• Identify and play a clear objective in a scene
• Use the other person as a driving focus in a scene
• Communicate nuanced meaning in a scene

Artistic Collaboration

• Make performance choices that affect and are affected by other people in a scene
• Successfully make specific adjustments based on direction

Professional Readiness

• Demonstrate effective audition technique
• Demonstrate professionalism and preparedness (scripts analyzed and memorized, punctuality, respect for another actor’s creative process in rehearsal, a strong work ethic, attitude, full commitment)

*Note App Fee Waiver in effect for ApplyBoard to reduce the application fee to $50*