BFA in Theatre Arts,
University of Mississippi — Oxford, MS
About this program
The Department of Theatre and Film in the College of Liberal Arts offers the B.F.A. in Theatre Arts. Students create art that they are passionate about, learn artistry, professionalism, and critical thinking. They discover their place in our society through culturally relevant works in the department and beyond. The department offers great performance, management, and design opportunities for all students, including freshmen, who can be cast in and work on mainstage shows. The integration of theatre and film in our department ensures that students in acting and design have opportunities to learn skills for work on stage and film. This prepares students with a diverse resume of experiences and a well-rounded education in the entertainment industry. Emphases Acting for Stage and Screen. Students hone fundamental skills in acting, voice, and movement through a concentrated core of classes. Performance classes include offerings in stage combat, dance, dialects, musical theatre, Shakespeare, dramatic realism, sit-coms, and more. Design and Theatre Production. Students receive the hands-on and practical experience that allows them to excel in a chosen specialization: costume, scenic, lighting or sound design. Admission The B.F.A. in Theatre Arts degree has a competitive application process that is separate from the admission to the university. Students who wish to enroll in the Acting for Stage and Screen emphasis must successfully complete an audition prior to enrollment at UM. Students interested in Design and Theatre Production may opt to pursue the B.F.A. at any time.
Audition & application overview
- Requires a live or recorded audition
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