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BA Theatre, Film, and Digital Production

Acting and Directing

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Training

Combines acting and directing within a single integrated track

Practice-based curriculum taught by professional practitioner-scholars

Emphasis on developing analytical and practical skills for careers as actors and directors

Performance & Productions

Direct and perform in mainstage productions at the University Theatre

Annual New Works Festival and Playworks featuring original student work

Collaborate across tracks with designers, playwrights, and filmmakers

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.83

Admit rate

76%

school-wide

Grad rate

76%

Enrollment

22.6K

Earnings

$68K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$16,758

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$56,028

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$46,367

Before aid

Average net price

$14,304

After aid

Cost · financialaid.ucr.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 11, 7:50 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Combines acting and directing within a single integrated track

Practice-based curriculum taught by professional practitioner-scholars

Emphasis on developing analytical and practical skills for careers as actors and directors

Performance & Productions

Direct and perform in mainstage productions at the University Theatre

Annual New Works Festival and Playworks featuring original student work

Collaborate across tracks with designers, playwrights, and filmmakers

Program Highlights

Training

Combines acting and directing within a single integrated track

Practice-based curriculum taught by professional practitioner-scholars

Emphasis on developing analytical and practical skills for careers as actors and directors

Performance & Productions

Direct and perform in mainstage productions at the University Theatre

Annual New Works Festival and Playworks featuring original student work

Collaborate across tracks with designers, playwrights, and filmmakers

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

UC Application School Website

Fees

Domestic Fee

$80

International Fee

$95

Deadline

UC Application DeadlineNov 30, 2026

Firstyear · admissions.ucr.edu

University Essays

The school's own essays for Fall 2027 entry aren't confirmed yet. Check its application before you write.

UC Personal Insight Questions

350 words each · Answer 4 of 8 · Written once for all your UC Application schools

Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time.
Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.
What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?
Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.
Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement?
Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom.
What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?
Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California?

Personal Insight Questions · admission.universityofcalifornia.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via the University of California Application

No separate arts supplement or portfolio required

Admission Pathway

Acting and Directing is selected after enrollment, not during the application

Students may change tracks within the TFDP major

Good academic standing

Ability to complete the degree within 216 units

Minimum upper-division GPA of 2.0 if upper-division courses taken

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition required for admission

Students are admitted through the UC Application to UCR

Declare the TFDP major and select the Acting and Directing track after enrollment

Scholarship Info

Scholarships

Financial support available to TFDP majors through department scholarships, grants, and stipends

Paid production shop positions available

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.83

Admit rate

76%

school-wide

Grad rate

76%

Enrollment

22.6K

Earnings

$68K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$16,758

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$56,028

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$46,367

Before aid

Average net price

$14,304

After aid

Cost · financialaid.ucr.edu College Scorecard

Training

Combines acting and directing within a single integrated track

Practice-based curriculum taught by professional practitioner-scholars

Emphasis on developing analytical and practical skills for careers as actors and directors

Performance & Productions

Direct and perform in mainstage productions at the University Theatre

Annual New Works Festival and Playworks featuring original student work

Collaborate across tracks with designers, playwrights, and filmmakers

Updated Sep 11, 7:50 PM

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