BA Acting

Bachelor of Arts in Acting

BA (Acting) or Bachelor of Arts in Acting is an Under-Graduate Acting, Dance, and Drama course. Bachelor of Arts in Acting is accredited by the National Council for Drama Training, which allows graduates automatic entry into Equity, the actors' union. The Bachelor of Arts course in Acting is an intensive process, which requires curiosity, courage, and commitment. 

Candidates will learn how to prepare for rehearsal, how to rehearse, and how to employ autonomous and proactive procedures to achieve their best work on stage and on film. Preparation for screen acting and film projects delves into the unique and individual procedures of acting for the camera, thoroughly preparing you for a successful introduction to the modern world of recorded media. Candidates will be taught through training and technique sessions, workshops, seminars, and one-on-one tutorials during their Bachelor of Arts in Acting program.

BA (Acting) Eligibility   

• Aspiring students should have passed their 10+2 examination or equivalent level of examination from any recognized school board.

BA (Acting) Entrance Exams

Admission to the course is provided based on some of the following entrance exams:

National School of Drama Entrance Exam

Film and Television Institute of India Entrance Exam

Osmania University Common Entrance Exam

BA (Acting) Syllabus

Syllabus of Acting Course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

BA (Acting) Semester-I
Sr. No.	Subjects of Study
1	Body and Movement
2	Popular Indian Cinema
3	Spoken Hindi (Grammar)
4	Voice & Music, Hindi Speech & Diction
5	Acting Craft Theory and Practical
6	(Any One) Introduction to Literature Introduction to Indian Art and Aesthetics
BA (Acting) Semester-II
1	Body and Movement-II
2	Film Analysis-I (Short films)
3	Spoken Hindi (Prose)
4	Screen Acting-I: Basic Camera Acting
5	Voice & Music, Hindi Speech & Diction II: Musical
6	Acting Craft Theory and Practical-II
7	(Any One) Indian Literature - Voices and Perspectives The Emergence of Western Art Critical Listening and Analysis
BA (Acting) Semester-III
1	Advanced Voice Training: Radio Play
2	Body and Movement-III
3	Business Communication and Networking
4	Psychology (for Actors)
5	Screen Acting-II: Intermediate Camera Acting
6	Acting Craft Theory and Practical-III
7	(Any One) Spoken Hindi (Poetry) History and Context of Semi Classical and Folk Music
BA (Acting) Semester-IV
1	Acting Craft Theory-IV
2	Acting Technique II: Animal Behaviour, Commedia Dell’ Arte/Mime, Action Problem
3	Advanced Voice, Speech, and Diction Training: Dubbing / Voice Over / Baskic Shakespeare
4	Body and Movement-IV
5	Filmmaking Process
6	Screen Acting-III: Advanced Camera Acting (Monologue)
7	Project: Class Play
BA (Acting) Semester-V
1	Acting Craft Theory and Practical-V
2	English Speech and Diction-II
3	Physical Theatre
4	Personality Development and Personal Grooming
5	Screen Acting-V: Scenework
6	Final Project: Genre Plays
7	(Any One) Digital Content Creation and Marketing Screenwriting for Actors
BA (Acting) Semester-VI
1	Acting Technique III: Michael Chekhov/ Shakespeare
2	Branding and Marketing for Actors
3	Final Project: Play
4	Final Showreel / Showcase
5	Professional Practice

 

BA (Acting) Colleges

• Whistling Woods International, Mumbai

BA (Acting) Course Suitability

• The Acting course is appropriate for learning how to frame these with self-determined creative and intellectual techniques, in addition to professional career goals.
• They also have the ability to convince anyone that you are not who you truly are.
• They must be more delicate since they communicate emotions through body language.

How is the BA (Acting) Course Beneficial?

• The Acting course is useful for developing the abilities and characteristics required to create original creative works in the domains of theatre. Students frequently advance to successful professions in cinema, television, and theatre.
• The curriculum is meant to provide you with the information and abilities you need to perform as an actor to professional industry standards in TV, film, theatre, or radio.
• The training will prepare you for a professional career by teaching you about agents, casting directors, and the actors' union.

BA (Acting) Employment Areas

• Acting Colleges & Universities
• Film Industry
• Gaming Companies
• Radio companies
• Stage Show & Street Plays
• Theatres
• TV Programmes

BA in Acting Job Types

• Assistant Director & Producer
• Community Practitioner 
• Performing Arts Critic
• Theatre Writer
• Teacher & Academician

Advanced Course in BA (Acting)

• Post Graduate Diploma in Acting

Colleges offering BA Acting in India

• Arunachal Pradesh1
• Haryana3
• Madhya Pradesh1
• Maharashtra3
• Punjab1
• Rajasthan1
• Uttar Pradesh2