Acting for Film and Media, BFA
New York, USA
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 58,924 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* subject to change
The Acting for Film and Media BFA program offers students a comprehensive education in acting techniques tailored for the screen and media industries. Students develop their craft through a mix of practical acting classes, scene study, and voice and movement techniques. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience, giving students the opportunity to perform in numerous productions and create a strong reel. This prepares them for careers in film, television, and digital media, while also providing foundational knowledge about the industry itself.
The program also focuses on helping students understand the business side of acting. Students learn about auditioning, marketing themselves, and building industry connections, which can be crucial for success in a competitive field. The program's faculty includes experienced professionals who guide students through the realities of acting careers today. Overall, it combines artistic training with industry insights, aiming to equip students with the skills and confidence needed to pursue acting roles in various media formats.
With a conservatory-like model, the acting for film and media major provides sequential training from day one. Our program includes acting training on camera (film, television, and commercial), script analysis, vocal production/speech, physical preparation, voice-over technique, and film/television history, with hands-on training in content creation, podcasts, and new media.
Courses are all taught by a diverse faculty comprising award-winning and major motion picture writers, directors, actors, and casting directors.
Take Courses Like
- PAFT 233: Visual Storytelling
- PAFT 375: Self Scripting
- PAFT 312: Activing for Film and TV VI–Junior Films
Leave with a Professional Reel
While enrolled, students will engage with working industry professionals and be given opportunities to build their networks.
You will apply your classroom learning in various productions, including a senior year showcase/capstone, and leave the program with a professional reel ready to navigate the New York or Los Angeles film and television industry.
Our students have booked professional acting opportunities while enrolled and have maintained internships with studios, agencies, casting offices, and theaters. Graduates work in network television, studio films, animation series, Broadway, and streaming services worldwide.
As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.