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Diploma of Acting

Riverside, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Diploma

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: no
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

High school diploma or equivalent
or age over 18 (minors by special admission); proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 45
IELTS 4.5
Duolingo 75 or other accepted proof; exemptions listed); passport and Proof of Funding Form for the I-20; no GPA or SAT/ACT stated.

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent, or age over 18 (minors by special admission); proof of funds for the I-20; certified English translation of diploma if not in English; transcripts of prior US college work if any

Language tests

IELTS 4.5
TOEFL iBT 45
TOEFL PBT 450
PTE Academic 30
Duolingo 75
IELTS Academic 4.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Proof of Identity
Application Form

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$4,626 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Riverside City College (main campus)
Faculty or school	Fine and Performing Arts
Department	Theatre Arts
Teaching language	English
Credit value	18
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	International student scholarship of 2,000 USD in the 2026 international flyer

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
June 2027
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No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.