BA & BFA in Theatre
Undergraduate theatre majors can pursue a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree or a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree with a concentration in Acting or Design/Technology. All students enter the program as BA students. Auditions to transition into the BFA Acting or BFA DTM pathways happen in March every year.Ìý
BA in Theatre
The BA program in theatre is a broad-based program of theatre practice and study for the student seeking a foundational theatre education rather than specializing in a single track.Ìý
BFA in Theatre
The BFA degree concentrations in theatre offer pre-professional training to a limited number of highly motivated and talented students aiming at professional careers. The BFA student can pursue one of two concentration areas: Acting, Design/Technology/Stage Management.
Admissions
All prospective students will apply to CU first as a BA in Theatre.ÌýStudents may applyÌýfor aÌýBFA concentration after acceptance, if desired.
- Admission to a BFA concentration isÌýbased on talent, academic record, motivation, auditions and/or interviews
- Interested students shouldÌýidentify themselves to their desired program as early as possible
- Admission is limited not only in terms of student capacity, but also to ensure the type of individual attention necessary for effective training
- A student may apply to both areas of concentration, but can only be admitted to one
- Counseling by faculty in advance is recommended