Overview

At Television, Film, and Theatre - Acting from California State University Los Angeles, students will learn current industry business practices and gain ample hands-on opportunities to develop a creative voice and vision as they work on stage, set, collaborative projects, and culminating projects while applying real-world skills.

In addition to a core of praxis-centric courses, the MFA in TVFT program also includes coursework in the theory and aesthetics of theatre, film, television, and new media along with the history and politics of narrative.

Students at Television, Film, and Theatre - Acting from California State University Los Angeles will:

benefit from one of the most affordable acting programs in the country, while having the unique advantage of offering courses and interaction with professionals in the TV, film, and theatre industries in Los Angeles.

continue to work and present locally, nationally, and internationally - ensuring that our students' training is current and relevant, preparing students for a successful career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Movement I: Contemporary DAnce

Voice I

Acting Studio III

Acting for the Camera

Acting: Classical

Viewpoints

Movement II

Voice II

Stage Combat

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

58 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

GPA minimum: 3.0 or above

Cover Letter, resume or CV

Personal Statement/Letter of Intent

Unofficial Transcript (you will have to submit an official transcript if/when you confirm your admission)

2 Letters of Recommendation

Two contrasting monologues

Tuition Fees

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9144 USD / year

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9144 USD / year

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Domestic

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9144 USD / year

≈ 9144 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-resident students are assessed an additional $420 per unit

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Students at Television, Film, and Theatre - Acting from California State University Los Angeles will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Los Angeles

Financing

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