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Bachelor of Acting

Webster Groves, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting is a four-year on-campus bachelor programme in the Department of Theatre & Dance at Otterbein University.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in Acting to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four-year sequence in acting
Voice. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Professional theatre
Television and film acting

Curriculum

Four-year sequence in acting
Voice
Movement and dance: script analysis and characterisation in years one and two
Then diction and dialects
Alexander and Feldenkrais movement
Fitzmaurice voice
Scene work
TV/film acting and styles from Shakespeare to film. One year of dance is required. Senior Showcase in New York City.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed secondary school with official transcript (certified English translation)
2.5 GPA benchmark
Essay or resume
Passport copy
Certificate of finances for the I-20
Fine arts and nursing programmes may require audition
Portfolio or extra requirements.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school with official transcript (certified English translation) and external exams where applicable, 300-500 word essay or resume, Passport copy, Certificate of finances for one academic year for the I-20, Some programmes (fine arts, Nursing) need audition, Portfolio or extra requirements

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 110

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts and any required diploma
Certified English translation where applicable
English proficiency evidence or approved exemption
Undergraduate essay or résumé

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadline: fall June 1
spring October 15. Apply online through the Webster application portal and pay the 50 USD fee (waiver code available by attending an online international event). Upload official transcripts
proof of English unless exempt
a 300-500 word essay
passport copy and certificate of finances. Complete the audition or portfolio review if your programme requires one. After admission
pay the non-refundable 6
500 USD tuition deposit within seven days of receiving your visa and/or before travel. Receive the I-20 (2-3 weeks after admission) and apply for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$38,780 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Webster Groves (St. Louis main campus)
Faculty or school	Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
335 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.