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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 5d ago

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

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$80

International Fee

$95

Deadline

UC Application DeadlineNov 30, 2026

Firstyear · admissions.ucr.edu

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 5d ago