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May 22, 2026
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2026-2027 University Catalog
Theatre, Acting Concentration, B.F.A.
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre
The Bachelor of Fine Arts prepares students for a professional career in theatre. The program seeks students who exhibit exceptional talent, motivation and commitment, and combines rigorous coursework with ample opportunity to apply the training in performance. Students must audition prior to entering the program. Approximately 12-16 candidates will be invited into the B.F.A. program(s) each year. To remain in the program, students must maintain a “B” 3.0 overall GPA. Students must also earn a ”B-“ (2.7) or better in all performance-area courses, and a “C” (2.0) or better in all non-performance theatre courses applied toward the B.F.A. They will be evaluated each semester on their cumulative work in class and in production by members of the performance faculty. The faculty will collectively recommend an annual, individual learning plan for each student to promote growth and success. In addition to the requirements for the major, students must meet all other university requirements for a bachelor’s degree. Please consult the Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree section in this catalog for complete information. Theatre Studies (21 units)
Plus one of the following:
Performance and Production (20 units)
Plus one of the following:
Production Activity (7 units)
Notes:
* Must take 3 units of THTR 278B or THTR 478B ** Must take for a total of 4 units Acting Concentration (39 units)
The Theatre Arts, Acting Concentration, B.F.A. is for students who desire a pre-professional education in acting. Freshmen
Prospective freshmen who wish to enter the B.F.A. program in Acting must first apply for admission to CSUF. Once admitted to the university, they will be required to attend a New Student Placement Audition. Students not placed in the B.F.A. Acting program are automatically accepted into the B.A. program. For more information about New Student Placement Auditions, please email: Head of Performance (thtrprogram@fullerton.edu) with the subject heading, New Student Placement Audition. Transfer Students
Transfer students interested in transferring directly into upper-division (junior level) B.F.A. Acting program must first initiate a transfer equivalence evaluation with the department Undergraduate Advising Coordinator. For more information on transferring at the junior level please go to Department of Theatre and Dance website. Required Courses (36 units)
Graduation Requirement (3 units)
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