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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting for Film New York Film Academy - New York Campus New York Film Academy - New York Campus, USA

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USD 32250

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 75

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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68

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

New York Film Academy’s three-year bachelor's degree in acting for film is for highly motivated students who would like to enter an intensive, hands-on professional course of study. By completing the bachelor's degree in three years, students can:

  • Save one year of expenses
  • Enter the field of their choice a year early

The Academy makes this accelerated schedule possible by creating an extended academic year, allowing students to complete three full-length semesters in each calendar year. Students may also choose to complete the program in a traditional four-year time frame.

The New York Film Academy (NYFA) Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting for Film is an eight-semester conservatory-based, full-time study program. The curriculum is designed to immerse gifted and energetic prospective actors in all aspects of acting as a discipline. The program provides a creative setting with which to challenge, inspire, and perfect the talents of its student body. Students follow an intensive curriculum and achieve multiple learning goals.

Our prescribed eight semester acting curriculum serves to address the following core competencies necessary for the completion of a BFA in acting:

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS ACTING FOR FILM: LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • PERFORMANCE
    • Demonstrate the ability to create a fully articulated, believable performance in scenes exhibiting emotional depth which are appropriate for actors' physical type and age range in both stage and screen.
  • LITERATURE
    • Provide critical analysis of the global standard of literature for film and theater, demonstrating an advanced understanding of the vocabulary, history and writing trends within the industry.
  • PRODUCTION
    • Acting BFA students demonstrate an understanding of and basic competency in technical film/video production skills and standards relevant to today's film and television industry.
  • KINESTHETIC EXPRESSION
    • Demonstrate technical mastery in the selection and execution of movement, gesture and vocal elements that reveal the subtext and intention of a character.
  • BUSINESS
    • Demonstrate critical analysis by researching the industry for their own marketing niche and create a personalized business plan to meet their vocational objectives.
  • SYNTHESIS
    • Evaluate the core training skills practiced and synthesize these into the formation of a unique artistic product (vision), allowing for continued growth within the industry.

Overall, the first six semesters of the program concentrate on developing the tools required to create a believable character, while the final two semesters refine these tools for use in film/video projects, preparing students for their careers in the entertainment industry.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Jan 2025, May 2024, May 2025, Aug 2024, Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

     

    6 IELTS Score
    68 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    90 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    32250

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 75

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    19000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Date:- 27-03-2025

    New York Film Academy regarding scholarship for Fall 2025

    Fall 2025 LATE Application Deadline: May 1, 2025
    NYFA's Fall term starts on: September 2, 2025

    A Special Fall 2025 Scholarship is now available for students starting their 1 Year Conservatory, 2 Year Conservatory, Master of Arts, or Master of Fine Arts in all programs in Fall 2025 ONLY.*
    This is the largest tuition scholarship ever made available for NYFA programs.
    *1. Apply online for a 1 Year, 2 Year, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts program for the Fall 2025 term
    2. Once your application is submitted and you have paid the application fee, you will receive a link to apply for the scholarship

    Fall 2025 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

    SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT
    All applicants are eligible to apply for this scholarship, and scholarship recipients will pay $10,500 per semester.
    Additional fees such as equipment fees are not accounted for in the tuition estimate.

    TUITION
    Click here to review the Fall 2025 tuition and semester information for your program.

    APPLICATION DEADLINES
    Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts: May 1, 2025
    1 Year, 2 Year Conservatory: June 1, 2025
    Click here for more details on application deadlines.

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