The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre with an emphasis in Performance at Belmont University is designed for aspiring actors seeking intensive, professional training for careers on stage and beyond. You will delve into the craft of storytelling through a comprehensive curriculum that includes 50 hours of dedicated performance requirements, ensuring you develop the essential skills demanded by the industry. This rigorous undergraduate program immersises you in a dynamic environment where you will explore contemporary and classical acting systems, stage movement, and vocal techniques, preparing you to become a versatile and compelling performer.
Studied full-time on campus over four years, your journey will involve hands-on experience through a wide array of performance opportunities, including 6-10 theatrical productions annually and potential roles in student films and collaborations with local professional theatres. You will actively engage in courses covering acting, stage movement, voice and diction, and audition preparation, culminating in a Senior Capstone project where you will produce, direct, design, or act in a significant production. You will graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, equipped with a polished portfolio and the practical experience necessary to launch your professional acting career.