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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film & Television Arts: On-Camera Acting for AOS/Cert Alumni

The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Film and Television Arts provides a comprehensive education designed to prepare students for successful careers in the entertainment industry. The core curriculum covers essential aspects of filmmaking and production, including screenwriting and directing, cinematography and editing, production and sound design. The study of film aesthetics and a contemporary focus on the history of cinema helps each filmmaker in defining their own individual voice and path in contemporary filmmaking in an environment where students from Acting for Camera, Filmmaking, and Screenwriting concentrations work together on exciting film and television projects. Graduates leave with diverse portfolios, industry-ready skills, and the confidence to pursue careers as actors, filmmakers, screenwriters, and other creative professionals in a competitive and dynamic field.

The On-Camera Acting concentration offers extensive training for film, television and new media, providing numerous opportunities for production and performance experience, including live stage work. The curriculum includes essential training in On Camera scene study and character analysis, improvisation, screen combat, screenwriting, film studies, filmmaking and production. Students benefit from hands-on learning on professional Hollywood studio backlots, gaining real-world experience. Graduates will complete a Film Project, two contrasting Reel Actor Scenes, a Short Film Screenplay, Character Study on Film, Actor Reel, and Website. Career opportunities include roles in film, television, stage productions, new media, and as artistic visionaries in the entertainment industry.

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BFA Film & Television Arts: On-Camera Acting - AOS/Cert Alumni Program

At A Glance

Key Points

  • Offered on the Los Angeles Campus
  • Transfer in 60 credits from AMDA's AOS or Conservatory Certificate programs
  • Access to AMDA’s Mainstage Production Opportunities
  • Culminates in an Original Showcase Production in Los Angeles

Admission Requirements

To apply, you must be a graduate of AMDA's AOS, Certificate, or Advanced Certificate programs or be in your 4th semester of your AOS/Certificate program, or 6th semester of your Advanced Certificate program.

You must be in good academic and financial standing for acceptance.

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Admission into this program requires the successful completion of one of AMDA's Associate of Occupational Studies or Conservatory Certificate programs.

For more information about which BFA program your AOS or Certificate program transfers into, please visit our BFA for Alumni Admissions page.

If you have completed any postsecondary coursework outside of AMDA, including any Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate scores, please submit official transcripts.

The following options are available for submitting your official transcripts:

  1. If your college uses the free service Parchment, please click below.

    PARCHMENT REQUEST

  2. If your college does not use Parchment, please have your transcripts sent to the address below:

    AMDA Records Department

    211 West 61st Street

    New York, NY 10023