Maestría en Bellas Artes (MFA) en Actuación

Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Acting

• Demostrar habilidades en una variedad de medios: cine, televisión, teatro, locución, improvisación y teatro musical.
• Demostrar concentración en una escena.
• Desarrollar un objetivo jugable para utilizar a la otra persona como foco de atención en una escena.
• Comunicar significado matizado y profundidad en una escena estableciendo una conexión personal con el significado y lo que está en juego de un personaje y un guión.
• Establecer una vida emocional orgánica y veraz en una escena acorde al guión.
• Aportar la energía necesaria para ofrecer actuaciones dinámicas apropiadas para el medio de actuación.

Espontaneidad

• Demostrar la capacidad de aportar espontaneidad a una escena y utilizar la improvisación como parte integral del proceso de ensayo.

Artistic Collaboration

• Make performance choices that affect and are affected by other people in a scene
• Successfully make specific adjustments based on the direction

Habla y movimiento

• Demostrar rango vocal, resonancia, control de la respiración y potencia vocal adecuada.
• Use the body as a tool to build character
• Use the lines as an effective tool for verbal and physical action

Professional Readiness

• Complete un carrete de demostración que muestre el material más dinámico y comercializable del estudiante.
• Demonstrate professionalism and preparedness (scripts analyzed and memorized, punctuality, respect for another actor’s creative process in rehearsal, a strong work ethic, attitude, full commitment)

Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:

• Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
• Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
• Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
• Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
• Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
• Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
• Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design.

Academy of Art University’s School of Acting is rooted in developing craft, individual processes, and truthful storytelling to prepare students for dynamic acting careers. By training well-rounded actors, we offer a unique learning environment in classes taught by working professionals. From stage to camera, voiceovers to commercials, the School of Acting is much more than a school—it’s your opportunity to bring your passion to life.

Interactive Media Performer

As a performer for interactive media, you'll learn to use physicality and performance techniques to engage a digital audience across the globe. Acting in web series or commercials, you'll learn to bring characters to life in cutting-edge interactive media

Narrator/Host

As an on-camera narrator or spokesman, you give context and life to commercials and industrials. Bring your unique presence and ability to deliver impactful and engaging messages to the commercial world.

On-Camera Actor

As an on-camera actor for feature films, television, commercials, and industries, you'll bring characters to life through technique, emotion, and presence. Use physicality, reaction, reflex, and listening skills to engage audiences and fully embody any character.

Stunt Performer

As a stunt performer, you bring excitement and tension to the screen with combat and implausible physicality. Learn about safety, weapons training, and certification with our diverse and experienced faculty.

Stage Actor

Connect your craft to performance and become a stage actor, singer, or dancer. You will use technical proficiency, script analysis, and character research to deliver engaging and emotional performances for live audiences.

Voiceover Artist

As a voiceover artist, you'll apply your acting skills to animation, video games, commercials, narration, radio, TV, and character work. Find your vocal signature, learn accents, and bring characters to life.

Requisitos de la unidad

Requisitos de grado

• Finalización exitosa de la revisión final de la cartera
• Un GPA acumulativo mínimo de 2.0
• Una calificación mínima de C en todas las 63 unidades requeridas

Plan de estudios

Semestre 1

• ACT 604: Movimiento: Expresión Física en Cámara (Mayor)
• ACT 606: Voz y Habla 1 (Mayor)
• ACT 635: Técnicas de actuación: Meisner 1 (Mayor)
• ACT 650: Actuación para Cámara 1 (Mayor)

Semestre 2

• ACT 607: Voz y Habla 2 (Mayor)
• ACT 637: Técnicas de actuación: Meisner 2 (Mayor)
• ACT 669: Análisis de Guión (Mayor)
• ACT 670: Actuación para Cámara 2 (Mayor)

semestre 3

• ACT 622: Técnica Alexander 2 - Técnica Alexander en Interpretación (Mayor)
• ACT 639: Actuación para Actuación (Mayor)
• ACT 690: Actuando para la Cámara 3 (Mayor)

semestre 4

• ACT 645: Improvisación y bocetos (especialidad)
• ACT 750: Actuando para la Cámara 4 (Mayor)
• ACT 800: Estudio Dirigido (Estudios Dirigidos)

semestre 5

• ACT 642: Shakespeare 1 (Mayor)
• ACT 800: Estudio Dirigido (Estudios Dirigidos)

semestre 6

• ACT 680: Técnicas de Audición (Mayor)
• ACT 695: Proyecto Colaborativo (Electiva Mayor)
• ACT 710: Hacia la Industria (Mayor)
• ACT 800: Estudio Dirigido (Estudios Dirigidos)