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B.F.A. in Acting

Butler University

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 50.0506

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Indianapolis, Indiana

    4600 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46208

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingTime ManagementInstructingLearning StrategiesActive LearningWriting

Knowledge

Fine ArtsEnglish LanguageCommunications and MediaPsychologySociology and AnthropologyEducation and Training

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionSpeech ClarityOriginalityNear VisionFluency of IdeasMemorizationProblem SensitivitySelective AttentionWritten ExpressionSpeech RecognitionInductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Collaborate with other actors as part of an ensemble.
  • Portray and interpret roles, using speech, gestures, and body movements, to entertain, inform, or in
  • Work closely with directors, other actors, and playwrights to find the interpretation most suited to
  • Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments.
  • Direct theater productions.
  • Mentor students.

Technology

Video creation and editing softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareElectronic mail softwareData base user interface and query softwareOperating system softwareDocument management softwareMusic or sound editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging software

Tools

Digital still camerasDigital video recordersLaptop computersMP3 digital voice recordersPersonal computersPhotography tripodsTablet computersWireless microphonesAnalog to digital audio convertersArtists' paint brushesAudio recording equipmentBand sawsBeading toolsBelt sandersBook pressesBurnout kilnsCarousel slide projectorsClay firing kilnsCommercial sewing machinesCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer inkjet printers

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementRecognitionIndependenceWorking ConditionsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Actors27-2011.00
  • Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary25-1121.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Role portrayal — develop and sustain a fully realized character using speech, gesture, and movement autonomously across an entire production run on film, television, or a live stage.
  • Non-routine performance challenges — adapt spontaneously to technical failures, missed cues, or co-performer changes during a live broadcast or opening-night performance.
  • Character psychology — independently investigate and apply sociological and psychological research to inform nuanced, believable interpretations of complex scripted roles.
  • Cross-discipline collaboration — lead scene-level creative discussions with directors, playwrights, and fellow actors to arrive at the most effective role interpretation for the production's vision.
  • Audience engagement — calibrate comedic or dramatic delivery in real time to audience energy, adjusting timing and intensity across varying performance venues and formats.
  • Multi-format performance — transition skillfully between live theatre, film, television, and radio acting contexts, applying medium-specific vocal and physical techniques.
  • Advanced memorization — learn and retain large volumes of scripted material, including stunts and technical cues, accurately and on an accelerated production schedule.
  • Audition strategy — assess casting requirements critically and tailor original performance choices that distinguish the portrayal across competitive professional auditions.
  • Singing and dance integration — perform complex vocal and choreographic elements as a seamless component of a fully realized dramatic or comedic stage or screen role.
  • Social perceptiveness — read ensemble dynamics and interpersonal tensions among cast and crew, adjusting collaborative behavior to maintain productive working relationships on set.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
93%
Placement Rate
73%