Learn How to Act and Audition at NYFA
In NYFA’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting for Film degree, students can advance their learning in the core principles of acting. Through coursework and hands-on projects, students study and build skills in performance, literature, production, kinesthetic expression, and learn the business side of the industry. With this knowledge and experience, students can form their unique artistic vision, allowing for continued growth in the field. As the program is very hands-on and intensive, the BFA in Acting for Film degree is a great fit for high school graduates looking to pursue a passion for acting in front of the camera.
Faculty Highlights
Curriculum
The BFA in Acting for Film curriculum at NYFA includes:
- Classes, workshops, and projects that help students develop advanced acting techniques
- An opportunity to develop cold reading skills through weekly drills of mock on-camera audition situations
- Access to a world-class equipment library of professional-grade cameras, light kits, and sound gear that students can borrow for thesis shoots
- Award-winning faculty who actively work within the film, television, and entertainment industries
- Guest lectures from leading film industry actors, agents, casting directors, directors, producers, and more
To learn more about the BFA programs, refer to NYFA’s course catalogs or request more information.
If you are a non-native English-speaking student who meets all admissions requirements for a NYFA degree program, except for English proficiency, apply to our International Pathway Program.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting for Film
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | May 5, 2025 – December 14, 2027 September 2, 2025 – April 22, 2028 January, 2026 – August, 2028 May, 2026 – December, 2028 August, 2026 – April, 2029 | Summer 2025 Semester Tuition and Equipment & Technology FeeTuition:$16,125 Per Semester Equipment & Technology Fee:$40 Per Semester Wellness Services & Programming Fee:$95 Per Semester Program Duration: 8 SemestersFall 2025 Semester Tuition and Equipment & Technology FeeTuition:$16,931 Per Semester Equipment & Technology Fee:$40 Per Semester Wellness Services & Programming Fee:$95 Per Semester Program Duration: 8 Semesters |
| Los Angeles | May 5, 2025 – December 14, 2027 September 2, 2025 – April 22, 2028 January, 2026 – August, 2028 May, 2026 – December, 2026 August, 2026 – April, 2026 | Summer 2025 Semester Tuition and Equipment & Technology FeeTuition:$16,125 Per Semester Equipment & Technology Fee:$40 Per Semester Wellness Services & Programming Fee:$95 Per Semester Program Duration: 8 SemestersFall 2025 Semester Tuition and Equipment & Technology FeeTuition:$16,931 Per Semester Equipment & Technology Fee:$40 Per Semester Wellness Services & Programming Fee:$95 Per Semester Program Duration: 8 Semesters |
| Miami | September 2, 2025 – April 22, 2028 January, 2026 – August, 2028 August, 2026 – April, 2029 | Fall 2025 Semester Tuition and Equipment & Technology FeeTuition:$16,931 Per Semester Equipment & Technology Fee:$40 Per Semester Wellness Services & Programming Fee:$95 Per Semester Program Duration: 8 Semesters |
Please note: Equipment, curriculum, and projects are subject to change and may vary depending on location. Students should consult the most recently published campus catalog for the most up-to-date curriculum.