Screen Acting BFA

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Chapman University’s Screen Acting BFA program with the added benefit of the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts presents me with the tools, resources, and community that will result in long-term success. Since Chapman maintains a small ratio of students to professors, I can count on getting to know my professors. More importantly, they will get to know me. Learning from professionals in the industry is an incredibly unique opportunity, and the addition of small class sizes creates a close-knit community of dedicated actors. I will have more opportunities and the ability to share my passions with my peers. The Screen Acting BFA is the best of both worlds because I will collaborate with film and theatre students, expanding my boundaries and

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