Practitioners of theatre arts, whether they perform on stage or work behind the scenes, bring stories to life, entertain and inspire. The Theatre program of Valdosta State University is an all-encompassing program that embraces various aspects of theatre, including theatre performance, theatre production, musical theatre, and theatre management.
Theatre, BFA
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Overview
The Valdosta State Difference
The Theatre program of Valdosta State University offers a BFA with emphases in Performance, Production, Musical Theatre and Theatre Management. Admission to the Musical Theater and Performance emphases requires an audition1 and acceptance to the emphasis is one step beyond acceptance to the University.
Students have many opportunities to develop their skills as the program offers a comprehensive season during the academic year with musicals, children’s plays, period pieces, and modern works.
The Theatre program also offers students a number of networking opportunities. In addition to Peach State, the program maintains a Pro-Conn Program (Professional Connections). Pro-Conn brings professionals to campus to give workshops, advice, and answer questions regarding the theatre industry. On a biennial basis, Pro-Conncoordinates field trips for students to major markets for workshops and networking opportunities.
What you'll learn
As a major in the Theatre program you will:
- develop critical thinking, problem-solving, planning and organizational skills
- learn teamwork.
- Work with deadlines
- Develop perseverance, self-discipline, and patience while developing physical stamina and creative abilities
- strengthen and refine their acting, technical, management, and voice skills before entering the professional world.
- develop a broad understanding of music, literature, history, and other arts to help interpret ideas and feelings in acting.
- develop an understanding of music, costuming, and staging.
Careers
- Acting Coach
- Artistic Director
- Arts Administrator
- Arts Administrator
- Box Office Manager
- Casting Director
- Company Manager
- Costume Designer
- Director
- Drama Therapist
- Dramaturgy
- Film/Television Actor
- Film/Television Actress
- Lighting Designer
- Music Director for Film/TV
- Music Director for Film/TV
- Playwright
- Playwright
- Producer
- Publicist
- Scenic Designer
- Scriptwriter
- Secondary School Drama Teacher
- Set Decorator
- Stage Actor
- Stage Actress
- Stage Manager
- Technical Director
- Theatre Director
- Theatre Educator
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 120 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Theatre Appreciation
- Theatrical Design
- Improvisation
- Stage Dialects
- Theatrical and Film Makeup
- Technical Theatre and Stage Lighting
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
79The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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6The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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550The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.
General Requirements
- Complete the online application
- English Proficiency
- Submit official transcripts from high school and/or all college(s) attended; only sealed, official academic records will be accepted
- A completed Certificate of Finances statement guaranteeing that the student will have a minimum of $36,124.00 (for nine months) available for personal and educational expenses
- Completed medical form. VSU requires that prior to registration all students present proof of two vaccines for measles and on for mumps and rubella; a tetanus booster within the last ten years; proof of disease or immunization for varicella (chicken pox); and, if under the age of 19 at time of enrollment, proof of hepatitis B series immunization
- All international students must purchase the VSU medical insurance plan for students to cover the cost of medical treatment while in the United States
- A copy of the student's passport/visa must be emailed to the Office of Admissions
Tuition Fee
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15424 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7712 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months. -
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In-State Applies to you
4370 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 2185 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Valdosta
- 900 - 1400 USD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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