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Students receive a BFA in Theatre after four years of study in the department.  The degree requirements include a minimum of three years of professional training, but many choose to continue beyond the minimum.  Professional training happens simultaneously all four years along with a substantial and integrated academic curriculum.

Upon acceptance into the department, students are placed into one of seven different Primary studios where they begin intensive conservatory training towards a strong foundation in technique.  Students remain in their Primary studio for four consecutive semesters.

Once Primary training is completed, students have many options for Advanced training.  They may stay in their Primary studio to delve deeper into the technique or they might try another studio to learn a different approach to creating performance.  We have several studios available only at the Advanced level, which include Classical Training, Viewpoints Theory and Acting for the Camera.  A student may also choose to do an internship or study abroad to continue their professional training.

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Primary Training

Upon acceptance into the department, students are placed into one of seven different Primary studios where they begin intensive conservatory training towards a strong foundation in technique.

Advanced Training

After finishing Primary training, students are required to successfully complete at least two semesters of Advanced training.