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BA Communication

Theatre and Film Production

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Secondary EducationTeacher Cert

Program Recognition

Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Meritorious Achievement Award recognition

One of the only programs in the nation with an emphasis on filmmaking for the small (cell phone) screen

Training

Hybrid BA option combining traditional theatre with digital film production

Coursework includes acting, writing for performance, narrative film production, stagecraft, directing, theatre practicum, and upper-level theatre electives

Secondary education certificate can pair with the BA for Arkansas high-school drama teaching

Performance & Productions

Recent productions include Rent and original short films

"Modern Muse" short film selected for New York Lift-Off Film Festival and Click Fest 2025

Arkansas Radio Theatre produces audio-only plays and literary adaptations

Professional Development

Alumni work at Arkansas high schools, universities, Reynolds Performance Hall, and professional theatres including Northern Stage in Vermont

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.40

Admit rate

96%

school-wide

Grad rate

49%

Enrollment

5.4K

Earnings

$42K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,124

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$15,483

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$30,887

Before aid

Average net price

$12,970

After aid

Est Coa · atu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 25, 10:29 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Meritorious Achievement Award recognition

One of the only programs in the nation with an emphasis on filmmaking for the small (cell phone) screen

Training

Hybrid BA option combining traditional theatre with digital film production

Coursework includes acting, writing for performance, narrative film production, stagecraft, directing, theatre practicum, and upper-level theatre electives

Secondary education certificate can pair with the BA for Arkansas high-school drama teaching

Performance & Productions

Recent productions include Rent and original short films

"Modern Muse" short film selected for New York Lift-Off Film Festival and Click Fest 2025

Arkansas Radio Theatre produces audio-only plays and literary adaptations

Professional Development

Alumni work at Arkansas high schools, universities, Reynolds Performance Hall, and professional theatres including Northern Stage in Vermont

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Meritorious Achievement Award recognition

One of the only programs in the nation with an emphasis on filmmaking for the small (cell phone) screen

Training

Hybrid BA option combining traditional theatre with digital film production

Coursework includes acting, writing for performance, narrative film production, stagecraft, directing, theatre practicum, and upper-level theatre electives

Secondary education certificate can pair with the BA for Arkansas high-school drama teaching

Performance & Productions

Recent productions include Rent and original short films

"Modern Muse" short film selected for New York Lift-Off Film Festival and Click Fest 2025

Arkansas Radio Theatre produces audio-only plays and literary adaptations

Professional Development

Alumni work at Arkansas high schools, universities, Reynolds Performance Hall, and professional theatres including Northern Stage in Vermont

Key Info

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Deadline

Priority (Spring)Jan 1, 2027

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through the standard ATU undergraduate application

No separate theatre/film application, audition portal, Acceptd, or SlideRoom portal is published

Enrollment

Fall and spring admission are available through university admission

Admission Pathway

Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a Theatre and Film Production option

Housed in the Department of Communication and Media Studies

Program Requirements

120 total credit hours, including the 33-hour theatre and film production major

Up to 7 hours of theatre practicum may count toward the major

What's The Process

Audition Process

No separate admission audition or portfolio requirement is published for this BA option

Admission is through the standard ATU undergraduate application

Contact

Program contact: Prof. Frances Roberson, froberson@atu.edu, (479) 498-6025 ext. 2382

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.40

Admit rate

96%

school-wide

Grad rate

49%

Enrollment

5.4K

Earnings

$42K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,124

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$15,483

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$30,887

Before aid

Average net price

$12,970

After aid

Est Coa · atu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Meritorious Achievement Award recognition

One of the only programs in the nation with an emphasis on filmmaking for the small (cell phone) screen

Training

Hybrid BA option combining traditional theatre with digital film production

Coursework includes acting, writing for performance, narrative film production, stagecraft, directing, theatre practicum, and upper-level theatre electives

Secondary education certificate can pair with the BA for Arkansas high-school drama teaching

Performance & Productions

Recent productions include Rent and original short films

"Modern Muse" short film selected for New York Lift-Off Film Festival and Click Fest 2025

Arkansas Radio Theatre produces audio-only plays and literary adaptations

Professional Development

Alumni work at Arkansas high schools, universities, Reynolds Performance Hall, and professional theatres including Northern Stage in Vermont

Updated Aug 25, 10:29 PM

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