New York Film Academy Background Image
Image of New York Film Academy
Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting for Film
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting for Film

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting for Film

  • ID:NYFA10002
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Duration:
  • Intake:

Fees (USD)

Estimated Total/program:
Apply
60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
Fly
1

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Completed Undergraduate (BFA) Program Application
  • High School Transcript: All students pursuing an undergraduate degree from the New York Film Academy must submit an official, final high school transcript in order to complete their application.
  • Narrative Statement: The narrative statement should be a mature and self-reflective essay (max. 3 typed pages) detailing the applicant’s reasons for pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in the visual arts.
  • Letters of Recommendation: BFA applicants must submit a minimum of two (2) Letters of Recommendation verifying the applicant’s ability to successfully take on undergraduate study in the relevant field. Recommenders should be in a position to evaluate the applicant’s readiness, such as teachers, supervisors, counselors, or coaches.
  • The creative portfolio for Acting programs should be a selection of filmed monologues that show the breadth and depth of the actor’s abilities. Applicants should submit two contrasting audition pieces in their portfolio: ideally, one dramatic monologue and one comedic monologue.
  • Monologue requirements:
    • 2 contemporary (published after 1960) monologues.
    • Monologues should be contrasting: one dramatic, one comedic.
    • Monologues should be approximately 60-90 seconds in length each.

English requirements

  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 520 or higher (190 for computer-based test or 68 for internet-based test);
  • IELTS 5.5 or the equivalent.

Course Information

The New York Film Academy (NYFA) Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting for Film is an eight-semester conservatory-based, full-time study program. The curriculum is designed to immerse gifted and energetic prospective actors in all aspects of acting as a discipline. The program provides a creative setting with which to challenge, inspire, and perfect the talents of its student body. Students follow an intensive curriculum and achieve multiple learning goals.

Our prescribed eight semester acting curriculum serves to address the following core competencies necessary for completion of a BFA in acting:

  • Performance: Demonstrate the ability to create a fully articulated, believable performance in scenes exhibiting emotional depth which are appropriate for actors' physical type and age range in both stage and screen.
  • Literature: Provide critical analysis of the global standard of literature for film and theater, demonstrating an advanced understanding of the vocabulary, history and writing trends within the industry.
  • Production: Acting BFA students demonstrate an understanding of and basic competency in technical film/video production skills and standards relevant to today's film and television industry.
  • Kinesthetic Expression: Demonstrate technical mastery in the selection and execution of movement, gesture and vocal elements that reveal the subtext and intention of a character.
  • Business: Demonstrate critical analysis by researching the industry for their own marketing niche and create a personalized business plan to meet their vocational objectives.
  • Synthesis: Evaluate the core training skills practiced and synthesize these into the formation of a unique artistic product (vision), allowing for continued growth within the industry.

More info: Click here

See moreSee less

Pre Courses

No Course!
See moreSee less

Pathway Courses

No Course!
See moreSee less

Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Health Insurance - USD $2562 per year

Same Courses

Close search