Course Overview

About This Course

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. The course offers intensive studio-based actor training that uses a conservatoire-style approach to prepare you to work across all areas of the profession for stage, screen and digital media, including animation and gaming. 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, you will develop a creative methodology and sense of self in your artistic practice, working in concentrated workshop environments and on public productions and showings. Breadth subjects at each year level enable you to explore cross disciplinary studies from the wider University community, accessing multi-disciplinary knowledge and skills that will build on existing knowledge or present opportunities for you to investigate and develop new interests.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Range of criteria used for selection
Access Melbourne is available as an entry scheme

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of the course, graduates are prepared to work across all areas of the profession for stage, screen and digital media, including animation and gaming. The course develops the artistic skills to forge a successful career as an actor in the Asia Pacific and beyond.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What style of training does the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) use?

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) uses a conservatoire-style approach, offering intensive studio-based actor training that prepares students to work across all areas of the profession for stage, screen and digital media, including animation and gaming.

Will I have the opportunity to collaborate with students from other disciplines?

Yes, the course includes opportunities to collaborate with VCA Theatre, Film and Television, and Production students throughout the course, and breadth subjects at each year level also enable you to explore cross-disciplinary studies from the wider University community.

What are the future study pathways after completing this degree?

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

What skills will I develop during the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)?

You will 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; and develop the artistic skills to forge a successful career as an actor in the Asia Pacific and beyond.

Is Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) funding available for this course?

Yes, Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available for the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) at the University of Melbourne.

Application

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