Undergraduate Degree in Musical Theatre, Acting, and Dance.
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- Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2022
- Offered Fully Online, with Option to Transfer to In-Person BFA in Music Theatre Program in Los Angeles
- Accelerated Option Allows for Degree Completion in 2.5 years
- Access to AMDA’s Digital Production Opportunities
- Culminates in an Original Showcase Production
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Program Description +−
The BFA Music Theatre (Online) Degree Program offers an essential blend of
music, acting, and dance training for the aspiring Music Theatre artist. This immersive performance-based degree
program provides the tools necessary for a career in contemporary musical theatre performance blended with a dynamic
range of academic studies resulting in a well-rounded and vibrant theatre arts education. Fundamental curriculum
includes individual voice instruction, piano, and sight-singing to help establish a strong musical foundation.
AMDA’s clearly defined approach to vocal performance emphasizes a genuine union of music to lyrics, allowing
students to explore a variety of genres that include Classical, Contemporary, Jazz, Blues, Pop, etc. Acting
techniques, scene study, acting for the camera, music for the individual artist, and voice production and speech
courses provide essential skills necessary for creating transcendent performances on stage, screen, and in the
recording studio. AMDA’s online BFA Music Theatre Degree Program provides access to numerous digital production and
performance opportunities throughout the eight terms of study. With an eye towards the current competitive demands
of the industry, courses in career preparation, networking, audition techniques, entrepreneurship, and digital
production help prepare for the exciting transition into the professional performing arts industry. The final term
includes an original showcase opportunity that provides a unique production experience built upon the strengths of
each performer.
Program Learning Outcomes +−
Students completing the BFA Music Theatre program should be able to:
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- Create convincing, compelling characters performed with vocal, physical, and emotional specificity.
- Perform a variety of musical styles with a synthesis of acting, singing, and movement skills.
- Present a professional audition music portfolio, containing historical and contemporary styles, and a variety of music
theatre sub-genres.
- Utilize healthy vocal techniques.
- Demonstrate competency in musicianship, keyboarding, and aural skills.
- Perform harmonies based on professional ensemble work.
- Identify historical and cultural dimensions of music theatre, including the works of leading musical librettists,
lyricists, and composers.
- Apply standard entertainment industry business practices regarding preparation, communication, and professionalism.
- Demonstrate digital literacy skills that are aligned with the needs of contemporary performing artists.
ELIGIBILITY +−
Students completing the BFA Music Theatre program should be able to:
Students who live outside of the United States
All international students who live outside of the United States are eligible to apply and enroll
in our fully online Acting and Music Theatre programs.
Students who live in the United States
Students who are residents in the following states are eligible to apply and enroll in our fully
online Acting and Music Theatre programs.
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Michigan
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- North Dakota
- Oklahoma
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Vermont
- Washington
- West Virginia