About the course

Study fundamental acting technique and start to build your reel on camera, release your imagination through improvisation, stretch your physical and vocal horizons in Movement and Voice & Speech classes, and develop insights into the larger story through script analysis in the Academy of Art University?s AA Acting program. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for a seamless transition into our BFA Acting program.

　　Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

　　Acting

　　Demonstrate the ability to play an objective and listen/respond effectively in on-camera work, at an intermediate level

　　Analyze plays and screenplays to identify key elements necessary to build a performance, at an intermediate level

　　Movement

　　Demonstrate understanding and basic command of movement choices used to to build a character

　　Vocal Production

　　Project appropriately for on-camera acting Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (February), 2024	San Francisco
Summer (June), 2024	San Francisco
Fall (September), 2024	San Francisco
Spring (February), 2025	San Francisco
Summer (June), 2025	San Francisco
Fall (September), 2025	San Francisco
Spring (February), 2026	San Francisco
Summer (June), 2026	San Francisco

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Academy of Art University

Official high school transcripts and diploma. College transcripts (if applicable) must show the classes/subject, grades, credits, and number of hours completed for each class. You may submit your application for admission before taking the test. More information is available online for TOEFL and for IELTS. While we do not require these scores and do not have a minimum score requirement, you will be evaluated for English language proficiency upon arrival at Academy of Art University.

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Academy of Art University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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