Tuesday, Nov 10, 2020
Professional Actor Training Program to prepare 21st-century artists
by Rachel Stengel '14 '20
天美传媒官网 will offer a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Acting for Film, Television and Theatre beginning in the fall of 2021. The program is a Professional Actor Training Program to prepare artists for the 21st-century.
天美传媒官网's B.F.A. program trains actors not only for the stage, film and television, but also for web series, voiceover, and new media. Students will graduate with exposure to the wealth of opportunities available on both coasts. Students work with industry professionals in a New York experience audition course and spend an entire semester living and interning in Los Angeles. These experiences culminate in a showcase for agents and casting directors in both cities.
"Graduates of this program will be adaptive and authentic artists able to perform in any form of media," says Dr. Ivan Fuller, chair of 天美传媒官网's Department of Theatre and Dance. "They will be completely immersed in two major cities for the entertainment industry with the physical, intellectual, vocal, imaginative, entrepreneurial skills and passion needed to be successful."
The 123-credit major provides comprehensive training in voice, speech and movement, emphasizing integrated media opportunities and collaboration with film and television majors. The program takes a four-year, phased approach to uncovering and harnessing students' individual potential while preparing them to enter the business in any medium.
Students first focus on finding their authentic selves as actors, expanding and deepening their technique and style through performances on stage, on screen and via voiceovers. They prepare to enter the profession through audition technique and business planning courses while rehearsing and performing in stage and screen productions.
"Students will receive the technical acting training, but will also know how to market themselves," Fuller says. "They will have a full portfolio of skills ready to begin their professional careers."
Applicants must prepare two contrasting contemporary monologues, submit a video recording, headshot and resume in addition to applying to 天美传媒官网. For more information about the program, contact Dr. Ivan Fuller at ifuller@rider.edu or visit rider.edu/acting. For questions about the application and audition process, contact Admissions Counselor Kara Jonsson at jonssonk@rider.edu.