BFA in Acting

About this program

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting at Boston University College of Fine Arts prepares students for careers in the professional world of theatre, film, and television. It focuses on the development of imagination, intellect, and acting technique, allowing students to create an array of roles in varying styles. Acting students at BU are exposed to a wide range of acting and movement techniques and are encouraged to embrace the unknown and be open to new and varied approaches to the creative process. Immersive studio classes in acting, voice, speech, movement, and Alexander Technique provide the foundation for the acting major and encourage students to open up expressive channels through their physicality, voice, and imagination in order to find more freedom, power, range, and sensitivity in their work. Students explore materials from the classic to the contemporary and prepare for their transition to the professional world through classes in acting for the camera, professional life skills, and audition techniques. At BU, we aim not only to prepare students for careers in the professional world of theatre and the related media of film and television but also to cultivate generous, passionate citizen-artists. We support them as they discover and develop their voices. And we empower them to make bold theatre and to dare to have an impact on the world through their unique personal artistry.

Audition & application overview

• Requires a prescreen video
• Requires a live or recorded audition

In Person and Virtual