Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts - Acting

The Theatre Arts major is both an exciting artistic adventure and a practical liberal arts degree. The broad range of subjects studied enable the theatre major to qualify for a wide variety of fields in California's vast network that is the entertainment industry. Live theatre, design, film, television, corporate and media training, radio, public relations, advertising, business, law, and education are all avenues pursued by recent graduates. The diverse nature of theatre training develops skills for working as a theatre artist, as well as exploring human interaction and awareness of the human condition. The Theatre Arts Department season includes three or four main stage plays and several lab productions during the academic year. Lab productions may be student directed/designed. In addition, the department provides opportunities for students to perform in tours to local schools, libraries and community centers.

The Theatre Arts Department at CSUSB is committed to the development of well-rounded students with artistic integrity and practical skills. All theatre majors complete a common core of classes in performance, production and history. Students then choose a personal concentration in one of five areas:

Acting
Design/Technical
Drama Education
Musical Theatre

Academic records, certificates and diplomas must be an original or photocopy document stamped/signed by a school official, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education or government authority. Please note that opened transcripts are not considered official. Applicants who have studied in the U.S. are required to have the institution(s) directly send their official transcript(s) to International Admissions. Translation of document(s): All original supporting documents not in English must be accompanied by an official translation in the same format and stamped by a qualified translator. Translations by students are not acceptable. Falsified document(s): You will be denied admissions or expelled if you send falsified academic records, bank statements, or any other supporting documents. Failure to list all schools attended: If you do not list all schools attended on your application, you will be denied admission or refused transfer credit. Academic Requirements: Minimum 2.5 overall GPA Official transcripts sealed in an envelope by your school Official high school diploma sealed in an envelope by your school English Language Proficiency Requirement can be met by: TOEFL (iBT 61 or PBT 500) or IELTS (5.5 total band score). Must be valid within the last two years. Successful completion of level 3 of CSUSB