Bachelor of Arts in Theater
State University of New York - Buffalo State University
USA,New York
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 19,663/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 50
Application Fee
Aug 2025
Apply Date
USA, New York
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1871
Total Students: 6,405 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222, United States
Bachelor of Arts in Theater
Program Overview
The Theater Department engages students in a wide variety of hands-on projects and activities, giving them the opportunity to apply what they’ve learned in the classroom to real-world scenarios. A student’s classroom learning and engagement is supported by coordinating professional opportunities with area theaters and dance companies, providing access to mentorships and internships, and ensuring access to hands-on experience on our productions starting in their very first semester.
The department emphasizes artistry, pushing boundaries, and fostering diversity, equity, and compassion. Through advisement, students’ training can be general or have an emphasis in acting, directing, dance, playwriting, stage management, design, or technical theater. High standards afford a foundation for careers in professional theater, television, film, dance, and graduate admissions. A 19-credit-hour minor in theater and dance is also available.
Learning Outcomes
Students will:
1. Be involved in the creation and presentation of public performances in the theater
2. Develop visual and aural perceptions related to theater performances, as well as a structured approach (through linguistics) to the use of language in playwriting and the resultant script
3. Understand basic production processes such as acting; directing; stage, costume, lighting and sound design; and basic technical operations related to productions
4. Become familiar with the historical and cultural dimensions of theater, including the works of leading playwrights, actors, directors, and designers both past and present
5. Understand and evaluate contemporary thinking about theater and related arts
6. Make informed assessments of quality in works of theater
7. Become familiar with and develop competence in a number of theater techniques
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 50 Tuition Fee
CAD 19,663 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in State University of New York - Buffalo State University
CAD 15,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
