Program Overview

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) is a future-focused program nurturing the next generation of culturally aware actors for the international stage and screens.

Overview

The course offers intensive studio-based actor training that uses a conservatoire-style approach to prepare students to work across all areas of the profession for stage, screen, and digital media, including animation and gaming.

Course Structure

The structure of the course allows intensive skills training and practice to take place alongside rehearsal processes and a wide variety of performance situations. With small class sizes in a studio-based environment, students will develop a creative methodology and sense of self in their artistic practice, working in concentrated workshop environments and on public productions and showings.

Key Features

• Develop a command of acting skills, including body, voice, and movement
• Gain experience in acting across a broad range of performance contexts for stage and screen
• Consolidate a working methodology as an autonomous, ensemble, and company actor
• Collaborate with VCA Theatre, Film and Television, and Production students throughout the course
• Develop the artistic skills to forge a successful career as an actor in the Asia Pacific and beyond

Future Pathways

Upon completion of the course, students may choose to apply for a fourth-year Honours degree. An honours year provides an intensive mode of study allowing students to master their specialisation and create a pathway into advanced graduate study options in acting.

Related Study Areas

• Music, visual and performing arts
• Performing arts
• Theatre

Program Details

• Course code: B-FAACTING
• Duration: 3 years full-time
• Location: On campus (Southbank)
• Intake: March
• Fees: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available

Entry Requirements

Selection is based on a range of criteria. Access Melbourne is available for eligible students.

Career Outcomes

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) prepares students for a successful career as actors in the Asia Pacific and beyond, with opportunities to work across stage, screen, and digital media.