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The BA program in theatre with a concentration in acting provides students with a rigorous academic and hands-on theatre education that emphasizes performance in both live theatre and recorded media. Within the context of a comprehensive liberal arts education, the program prepares students for both advanced graduate study in the field and entry-level careers in acting and performance. The program offers specialty coursework in the following areas:
- film
- movement
- new work development
- performance styles
- theatre for youth
- voice and speech
Degree Offered
Theatre (Acting) (BA)
Design & the Arts, Herberger Institute for
Location
Tempe
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Career Outlook
The bachelor's degree program in theatre with a concentration in acting provides an excellent broad-based foundation for work in the profession. It prepares students for advanced graduate study and independent career pursuits in performance. It offers students advanced study that can lead to careers in professional theatre, film, television, media, education and other related arts disciplines.
Example Careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
| Career | *growth | *median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Actors | 11.6% | * |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 12% | $66,930 |
| Talent Directors | 12.2% | $71,620 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | 8.1% | * |
| Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio | 12.2% | $71,620 |
| Producers | 12.2% | $71,620 |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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