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BFA Film & Television Arts: On-Camera Acting - AOS/Cert Alumni

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Bachelor of Fine Arts

Program Description

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Film and Television Arts

The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Film and Television Arts provides a comprehensive education designed to prepare students for successful careers in the entertainment industry. The core curriculum covers essential aspects of filmmaking and production, including screenwriting and directing, cinematography and editing, production, and sound design. The study of film aesthetics and a contemporary focus on the history of cinema helps each filmmaker in defining their own individual voice and path in contemporary filmmaking in an environment where students from Acting for Camera, Filmmaking, and Screenwriting concentrations work together on exciting film and television projects. With access to professional studio backlots and soundstages in Hollywood, students gain invaluable hands-on experience. Graduates leave with diverse portfolios, industry-ready skills, and the confidence to pursue careers as actors, filmmakers, screenwriters, and other creative professionals in a competitive and dynamic field.

Concentration in On-Camera Acting

The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Film and Television Arts: On-Camera Acting program offers extensive training for film, television and new media, providing numerous opportunities for production and performance experience, including live stage work. The curriculum includes essential training in On-Camera scene study and character analysis, improvisation, screen combat, screenwriting, film studies, filmmaking and production. Students benefit from hands-on learning on professional Hollywood studio backlots, gaining real-world experience. Graduates will complete a Film Project, two contrasting Reel Actor Scenes, a Short Film Screenplay, Character Study on Film, Actor Reel, and Website. Career opportunities include roles in film, television, stage productions, new media, and as artistic visionaries in the entertainment industry.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing the BFA Film and Television Arts program should be able to:

  • Creative Development: Generate original, compelling content across various media, demonstrating creativity and innovation in film and television arts.

  • Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate technical knowledge of equipment and processes used for filmmaking, including pre-production, production, and post-production elements.

  • Collaborative Production: Engage effectively in a collaborative production process, working with peers and professionals from different concentrations to create cohesive projects.

  • Historical and Critical Analysis: Apply historical insights and critical analysis to the creation and interpretation of screenplays and films from a variety of periods, styles, and genres.

  • Professional Practice: Apply standard entertainment industry business practices regarding preparation, communication, and professionalism, preparing students for successful careers in the film and television industry.

Concentration Learning Outcomes for On-Camera Acting

  • Character Creation: Develop convincing, compelling characters with vocal, physical, and emotional specificity suitable for various media formats.

  • Acting Techniques: Employ a range of acting methods, including objectives, obstacles, actions, subtext, and text, to enhance performance.

  • Performance Skills: Utilize advanced vocal and physical techniques to deliver performances appropriate for film and television, demonstrating alignment and freedom from unintended tension.

Performing Arts Jobs

Program-related jobs include, but are not limited to: Actors - 27-2011 (Film and Television Actor, Actress, Dramatic Reader, Voice-Over Artist), Producers and Directors - 27-2012 (Casting Director, Independent Film Maker, Stage Manager), Coach - 25-1121 (Drama, Dialect). The 6-digit codes following each job represent the Standard Occupational Classification determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov).

AMDA Alumni Program

Certificate Alumni, AOS Alumni

Primary Campus

AMDA Los Angeles

Total Credits Required

120