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Acting for the Theatre (BFA) at Concordia University

Concordia University, Canada

Programme overview

Train to become a versatile actor with a rich diversity of skills, ready to take on a wide range of roles and theatrical styles. Begin by acquiring core acting skills such as text interpretation (scene and monologue work), movement, voice and presence, characterization, and ensemble work. At the same time, grow into a well-rounded theatre artist by studying dramaturgy/script analysis, collaborative methods, theatre history and theory, and scenographic design fundamentals.

Faculty: Faculty of Fine Arts  |  Department: School of Performance  |  Duration: 3 to 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

Program options: Specialization. A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree takes a minimum of three or four years (90 – 120 credits) of full-time study, Acting for the Theatre students begin by taking core theatre courses with all theatre students. As you progress and your skill base grows, you will take classes in specialty performance areas and advanced techniques.

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Entry requirements

This program is available for Fall admission only. Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements Quebec CEGEP : DEC Additional information for CEGEP applicants High School : C+ ACT or SAT is NOT required Canadian curricula course requirements Accepted international qualifications International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 26 International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 4.3/7 Additional Career-related Programme (CP) course requirements Baccalauréat français : 11 British system of education (GCE): A-levels: At least two A-level exams CD or AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or…

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall entry (September) is the regular point of entry for most undergraduate programs; certain programs accept students in January (Winter entry) based on availability. Undergraduate programs cannot be entered in the summer term.

Fall entry (September): application deadline is March 1; U.S. and international applicants should apply no later than February 1.

Winter entry (January): application deadline is November 1; U.S. and international applicants should apply no later than August 1. Not all programs are available for winter entry. Late applications are considered if places remain.

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