You have the passion. You possess that special presence and drive. You light up a room—and a stage. You’re an aspiring performer, producer, or creative professional ready to explore every side of the industry. That’s where AMDA’s Bachelor of Arts in Performance Studies comes in.
Offered on our Los Angeles campus, this liberal arts-based, non-audition program bridges performance, production, and academic study. You’ll learn how artistic work is created, analyzed, and brought to life—preparing you for roles in direction, producing, arts education, media, and performance criticism.
At AMDA, you’ll gain more than training. You’ll develop the intellectual foundation, creative versatility, and professional network to succeed in today’s evolving entertainment industry.
When you pursue a liberal arts degree from AMDA, you’re prepared for success in every facet of your life. That’s because we offer a comprehensive educational foundation that combines performance training with a core liberal arts curriculum.
Success requires more than talent. For an artist, a professional network is paramount. At AMDA, our proven training and industry connections mean you’ll graduate ready to work in today’s competitive entertainment business.
At AMDA, performance studies go beyond the stage. You’ll examine the art of storytelling through acting, design, and media—while also exploring how culture, communication, and leadership intersect in the entertainment world.
Courses in directing, theatre design, and performance analysis are balanced with liberal arts study, giving you a versatile foundation for careers in producing, arts management, teaching, or media writing.
Our Bachelor of Arts in Performance Studies degree is ideal if you seek a blend of performance training, content creation opportunities, and a liberal arts background. You’ll be perfectly poised to work in emerging performing arts environments.
If you want to pursue the academic side of the industry, you may prefer our Bachelor of Arts program — our only non-audition program at AMDA. With this degree, you’ll be prepared to work behind the scenes as a critic, educator, or producer.
No matter which degree you choose, you’ll appreciate our convenient and flexible programs. Complete your Bachelor of Arts degree in eight semesters, or choose our accelerated option and graduate in just 2 ½ years. At AMDA, you can also count on getting the support you need to succeed: 100 percent of our students receive financial aid.
For 60 years, AMDA has offered an industry-leading education to passionate people and performers just like you. Our performing arts degrees help you develop the power and confidence to realize your dreams. And by learning in Los Angeles, you’re near all the action.
“AMDA has instilled in me a sense of professionalism that I will always hold in the audition room and in life. That’s important, especially in this industry.”
Phillip Garcia, BFA Acting Graduate
Hometown: San Jose, California
You love watching a play or movie or performance. And when it’s over, you think about all the ways you might have staged or cast or shot it differently. AMDA’s performance studies degree is just the program for you.
AMDA faculty are active industry professionals. They know the business inside and out and share that insider knowledge with you as you pursue your degree.
We also invite our graduates to return and share their experiences. Imagine learning from our alums, including:
Jesse Tyler Ferguson: Tony Award Winner and Five-Time Emmy Award Nominee
Anthony Ramos: Recording Artist and Broadway, TV, and Film Star
Sarah Stiles: Two-Time Tony Award Nominee and Broadway, TV, and Film Star
We’ve launched some of the most successful careers in entertainment. Now it’s your turn.
You’ll appreciate all the opportunities in Hollywood. Live, study, and work in this mecca of entertainment. And let our faculty connect you with the people who can help you become a teacher, critic, producer, or whatever your dream career may be.
In addition to opportunities for professional networking, we offer more than 170 performance opportunities each year on campus. When you earn your Bachelor of Arts at AMDA, you’ll have a front row seat to your future.
If you want to get a jump start on your career and start earning income, you’ll appreciate our accelerated option. Graduate in just 2.5 years and get out there and make your mark.
Our performance studies degree teaches you directing, theatre design, performance analysis, and more. Take advantage of this fast-track program and advance your career.