Theatre Arts (B.F.A.)
Bring Your Vision to Life on Stage and Screen
Turn your creative ambition into a career with the B.F.A. in Theatre Arts at UNG. Designed for both stage and film, this hands-on program combines rigorous studio training with live production experience, empowering you to master your craft, build a professional portfolio, and forge lasting industry connections.
Whether under the spotlight or behind the scenes, you'll experience:
- Directing and Producing: Build the leadership, artistic, and operational skills required to run major productions and arts organizations.
- Bridging Stage and Screen: Collaborate with film majors to earn on-camera credits, cut your reel, and master digital media production.
- Training with Working Artists: Learn directly alongside guest directors, choreographers, and designers in active shops and rehearsals.
- Serving Through Storytelling: Inspire regional audiences every season through our touring Theatre for Young Audiences productions.
Degree Type
Campus Availability
Choose your Focus
Acting
Master classical and contemporary technique, on-camera performance, voice, movement, and specialty skills like stage combat and clowning.
Musical Theatre
Develop triple-threat capability through rigorous vocal training, dance, and audition preparation tailored for stage, touring productions, and screen.
Design
Bring concepts to life across scenic, costume, lighting, and sound disciplines using industry-standard drafting, modeling, and digital tools.
Technology
Gain practical experience in stage management, technical direction, rigging, lighting, and audio engineering under high-stakes production deadlines.
Theatre Leadership
Direct, produce, and manage while building foundational skills in arts administration, commercial storytelling, and creative leadership.
Arts at UNG Tour
Where Storytelling Meets Innovation.
Our programs empower the next generation of artists, performers,
and communicators to transform their passion into a career-ready professional portfolio.
How to Apply
Take the next steps to the Theatre (B.F.A.)
- Apply to UNG
- Confirm Acceptance to UNG
- Complete Your Audition or Portfolio Review
- Applicants may complete their audition or portfolio review either in person at scheduled audition events or through virtual submission
Note: Admission into Gainesville Theatre Alliance is highly competitive and all prospective students must complete an audition or portfolio review for placement within the program.
I’ve learned so much more about what I want in my career because I’ve been able to explore so many facets of theatre.
Luiza Parodia Penha
Theatre Arts (B.F.A.)
