The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance curriculum is designed to prepare thinking performers for careers in theatre. Based in a top-tier university setting requiring academic mastery of a broad range of requirements, the acting and musical theatre curricula follow a conservatory approach to creating the performing artist, combining classroom training with rehearsal and performance in varying productions to develop the ability to perform in a range of roles and genres. The result of this combined education is the thinking performer.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts curricula are intended for students who plan to enter professional careers, allied fields, or graduate study. In addition to a liberal arts background, the BFA Degree prepares the aspiring professional in an area of emphasis through classroom, laboratory, studio, and performance course of study.
Students enrolled in performance tracks will proceed through studio coursework according to demonstrated proficiency. Initial placement will be determined by audition (see audition link on right under "Admission Information").
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting is designed to develop the highest possible level of performance as an actor. The program develops basic through advanced, theatrical movement and vocal skills, including stage combat, voice, makeup, movement, and period styles, as appropriate for undergraduate study. Opportunities for performance in workshop and mainstage productions are presented in a variety of formal and informal settings. Students also develop repertory and techniques for auditions.
The Master of Fine Arts is a terminal degree for practical theatre artists. Graduates are prepared to enter professional theatre, secondary or college teaching, or allied fields. The MFA in Acting degree challenges and focuses the advanced artist-scholar through a rigorous course of study in classroom, laboratory, studio, and performance. It requires intensive and extensive sequential study. The courses and program of study are outlined in our student handbook. To access the handbook click on the following link.
http://www.arts.ufl.edu/downloads/sotd/2011-2012%20Handbook.pdf
If you are not a University of Florida School of Theatre and Dance student and are interested in becoming one, please send a request for undergraduate student information to FineArtsAdmissions@arts.ufl.edu and graduate student information to graduate@arts.ufl.edu.
