BA (Hons) in Theater Arts

Greek students
• One letter of recommendation from teacher/professor of last institution attended; letter from private tutor is not accepted.
• Official high school transcript(s) and diploma or official college/university transcript(s) and catalog (if applying for transfer credits).
• Acceptable evidence of proficiency in English: IELTS (score 6.5 or higher), Pearson Test of Academic English: PTE Academic (59 or above), Michigan State University Certificate of English Language Proficiency (MSU – CELP), Michigan Proficiency Certificate, Cambridge Proficiency Certificate, Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) with Grade A only, TOEFL (score 87 or higher on internet based), GCE, International Baccalaureate, Graduates of accredited English language institutions.
If none of the above can be provided, then the candidate will have to take the English Placement Test administered by the College.
• Certified copy of state identification card candidates will attend an interview with a designated College representative after all application materials have been submitted.

American Students
First Year Students
Students who are currently in high school, students who have not attended college after high school graduation, or students with less than 12 college credit hours are considered First Year Students.
The following documents are needed for admissions:
• Completed online application form.
• A 250-300 word personal statement which addresses how studying at ACG will further your life goals. The essay can be completed online along with the application form.
• Official transcripts.
• One academic letter of recommendation.
• Copy of passport.

Transfer Students
Students are considered Transfer Students if they have 12 or more credits from an accredited college.
The following documents are needed for admissions:
• Completed online application form.
• A 250-300 word personal statement which addresses how studying at ACG will further your life goals. The essay can be completed online along with the application form.
• Official College transcripts from all institutions attended.
• One academic letter of recommendation.
• Copy of picture page in passport.

Introduction to the Major in Theater Arts
Established in 2002, the Theater Arts program delivers a balanced curriculum of performance, dramatic theory and literature, performance history and technical aspects of the stage. Distinguished faculty from a variety of theater professions bring their experience to bear on the classroom experience, offering students a unique opportunity to explore theater arts in both theory and practice in state-of the-art facilities, like the College’s Black Box and Open Air Theaters. In addition, the program collaborates with academic institutions and established theater artists both from Greece and abroad.

What You Will Study
Theater Arts students are exposed to a variety of styles and practices. They develop technical skills in acting, directing, designing, and stage managing as well as the critical skills of evaluating performances. Students become aware of the wide range of opportunities in the field, and ultimately build the necessary confidence in their chosen discipline, which will prepare them for a career in the theater and for graduate studies.

Career/Graduate Study Opportunities
The Theater Arts faculty strongly recommends that students pursue graduate degrees. The Deree Office of Career Services offers valuable guidance about graduate study in the United States and the United Kingdom. Theater Arts faculty are always available to assist students in navigating among the various options and in choosing, preparing and applying for such programs. Career Opportunities (following specialized training) include:

• Acting
• Directing
• Stage Management
• Lighting Design
• Scenography
• Production Management
• Arts Management
• Teaching
• Theater Theorist
• Theater Critic
• Actor-teacher role-playing
• Drama Therapy
• Dramaturgy