Bachelor in Theatre

- To BA or BFA, that is the question

Students interested in theatre education and training are often concerned with the question of whether or not to pursue the BFA degree or the BA degree.  This decision is a personal one and is should be based on a student’s future plans after graduation, something not every freshman clearly knows.  When you apply to the Chapman Department of Theatre, you must choose a degree program when you submit your application.   Here is some information that may be helpful to you in making that decision.

The BA degree programs offer students the most flexibility in pursuing their theatre studies at Chapman, easily allowing for second majors and studies in other areas of interest outside of theatre because it requires fewer credit hours (47 credits) and allows flexibility in course sequencing.  The BA degree is designed to provide an overview of theatre in all areas, rather than focusing only on acting.  Students study acting, directing, technology, and other areas of theatre such as playwriting, dramaturgy and/or theatre for social change.   The degree allows flexibility in areas of study through the students' elective choices.  Acting classes are available, but there are more limited acting classes available to BA students than are available in the BFA degree.

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