Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in acteren

Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Acting

• Gedraag je waarheidsgetrouw onder ingebeelde omstandigheden, zoals gedefinieerd door het script
• Luister en reageer reflexmatig en organisch op andere actoren in de werkomgeving
• Speel verschillende acties om een doel na te streven

Movement

• Maak effectieve fysieke keuzes voor elke rol.

Stem & Spraak

• Gebruik taal duidelijk bij het nastreven van een doel
• Demonstreer de basisbeheersing van vocale productie voor camera en podium

Professional Readiness

• Stel een cv, portret, website en film samen die geschikt zijn voor het zoeken naar kansen binnen het acteervak.

Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:

• Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
• Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
• Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
• Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
• Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
• Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
• Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design.

Academy of Art University’s School of Acting is rooted in developing craft, individual processes, and truthful storytelling to prepare students for dynamic acting careers. By training well-rounded actors, we offer a unique learning environment in classes taught by working professionals. From stage to camera, voiceovers to commercials, the School of Acting is much more than a school—it’s your opportunity to bring your passion to life.

Interactive Media Performer

As a performer for interactive media, you'll learn to use physicality and performance techniques to engage a digital audience across the globe. Acting in web series or commercials, you'll learn to bring characters to life in cutting-edge interactive media

Narrator/Host

As an on-camera narrator or spokesman, you give context and life to commercials and industrials. Bring your unique presence and ability to deliver impactful and engaging messages to the commercial world.

On-Camera Actor

As an on-camera actor for feature films, television, commercials, and industries, you'll bring characters to life through technique, emotion, and presence. Use physicality, reaction, reflex, and listening skills to engage audiences and fully embody any character.

Stunt Performer

As a stunt performer, you bring excitement and tension to the screen with combat and implausible physicality. Learn about safety, weapons training, and certification with our diverse and experienced faculty.

Stage Actor

Connect your craft to performance and become a stage actor, singer, or dancer. You will use technical proficiency, script analysis, and character research to deliver engaging and emotional performances for live audiences.

Voiceover Artist

As a voiceover artist, you'll apply your acting skills to animation, video games, commercials, narration, radio, TV, and character work. Find your vocal signature, learn accents, and bring characters to life.

Unit Requirements

Degree Requirements

• A minimum grade of C- in all core courses, major courses, and LA 107 Writing for the Multilingual Artist or 108 Composition for the Artist
• Minimum 2.0 GPA and the following general education requirements:
  • 1 Written Communication: Composition
  • 1 Written Communication: Context & Style
  • 1 Written Communication: Critical Thinking
  • 2 Art Historical Awareness: Western Art
  • 1 Historical Awareness
  • 1 Quantitative Literacy
  • 1 Cultural Ideas & Influences
  • 1 Employment Communications & Practices

After the above general education requirements are met, take Liberal Arts electives as needed to fulfill the Liberal Arts unit requirement.

Curriculum

Semester 1

• ACT 101: Respect voor acteren (kern)
• HANDELING 112: Stem en spraak 1 (kern)
• HANDEL 141: Beweging: fysiek handelen (kern)
• LA 101: Eerstejaarssymposium: artistieke veerkracht (vrije kunsten)

Semester 2

• ACT 105: Acteren 1 (Kern)
• ACT 123: Improvisatie 1 (kern)
• HANDEL 125: Handelen in actie (kern)
• HANDEL 212: Stem en spraak 2 (kern)
• LA 108: Compositie voor de kunstenaar (vrije kunsten)
  Aanbevolen voor de zomer
• WRI 188: Personages en achtergrondverhaal (kern)
  Aanbevolen voor de zomer

Semester 3

• HANDEL 155: Acteren 2 (Kern)
• ACT 181: Beweging: de Alexandertechniek in actie (kern)
• ACT 223: Improvisatie 2 (Major)
• LA 291: Loopbanen ontwerpen (vrije kunsten)

Semester 4

• ACT 223: Improvisatie 2 (Major)
• ACT 268: Basisbeginselen van auditie (major)
• ACT 269: Scriptanalyse en repetitietechnieken (major)
• ACT 305: Creatieve keuzes maken voor camera (major)
• LA 120: Kunstgeschiedenis tot en met de 15e eeuw (Liberal Arts)
• LA 121: Kunstgeschiedenis tot en met de 19e eeuw (Liberal Arts)
  Aanbevolen voor de zomer
• LA 202: Engelse compositie: creatieve overtuiging en argumentatie (liberale kunsten)
  Aanbevolen voor de zomer

Semester 5

• ACT 223: Improvisatie 2 (Major)
• ACT 355: Molenontwikkeling 1 (kern)
• ACT 469: Scriptanalyse (major)
• LA 110: Het korte verhaal schrijven (Liberal Arts)
• LA 130: Broadway! De evolutie van de Amerikaanse musical (Liberal Arts)
• MPT 330: Acteurs regisseren voor film en tv (major)

Semester 6

• ACT 312: Voice-over - Herfst (majoor)
• ACT 323: Improvisatie 3 (keuzevak)
• ACT 405: Spoelontwikkeling 2 (majoor)
• LA 124: Natuurkunde voor kunstenaars: licht, geluid en beweging (vrije kunsten)
• LA 171: Westerse beschaving (vrije kunsten)
  Aanbevolen voor de zomer
• LA 182: Genres in film (vrije kunsten)
• LA 204: Doorbreken van het lawaai van sociale media (Liberal Arts)
  Aanbevolen voor de zomer

Semester 7

• ACT 455: Spoelontwikkeling 3 (majoor)
• ACT 468: Auditieproces: van koude metingen tot terugbellen (kern)
• ACT 498A: Theatervoorstelling: het toneelstuk (majoor)
• LA 368: Cultuur ervaren: antropologie voor de hedendaagse kunstenaar (Liberal Arts)

Semester 8

• ACT 375: Klassieke uitvoering 2 (keuzevak)
• ACT 412: Voice-over - Lente (keuzevak)
• ACT 485: Spoelontwikkeling 4 (majoor)
• LA 382: Filmgeschiedenis 3: Hedendaagse cinema (vrije kunsten)
  Aanbevolen voor de zomer
• LA 462: Kracht van mythe en symbool (vrije kunsten)
  Aanbevolen voor de zomer
• MPT 495: In de industrie (major)