Introduction
Being a professional actor is just like any other job. You will need the right skills and education to be successful. But what kind of education? And how do I know what school is right for me? This web quest will give you the answers you need to know!
Task
Students will understand the difference between a B.A. and B.F.A.
Students will be able to discuss colleges that have theatre programs.
Students will be able to discuss Union vs. Non-Union jobs and the pros and cons of being a union or non-union actor.
Process
QUEST #1
B.A. or B.F.A?
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) or B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
Read the following articles on the difference and why you need to know what kind of degree you want when looking at colleges
https://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/bfa-or-not-bfa-question/
This is table breakdown of
http://catalog.ucdenver.edu/content.php?catoid=1&navoid=31
QUEST #2
The Best Colleges for Theatre
What makes a good school for pursuing a theatrical degree? Well, reputation, # of alumni working professionally, a network of people who can help you when you graduate and rigorous coursework. Read these following articles about different schools. You'll need to do some extra research on which one you would want to attend!
http://musicschoolcentral.com/discover-the-10-best-colleges-for-musical-theater/
https://www.backstage.com/backstage-guides/25-acting-colleges-you-need-know/
After you've read the articles go to www.playbilledu.com and do the guided search. This will help you create a list of colleges that are of interest to you. You will need to choose one of these for further research for your presentation assignment.
Evaluation
STEP ONE
Once you have read the articles, take an exit ticket via google form by going to https://goo.gl/forms/1k7rfcWHI5Au6NV63
STEP TWO
Once you have completed the google form, you will tell the teacher what college you will be researching for the College Assignment. To get access to the rubric and expectations, go to google classroom!
Conclusion
Going to college for theatre is just like going to college for any other major, it requires research and knowing a lot of about a campus and their reputation before you make a decision of where to apply and ultimately attend.
Credits
All citation listed within Process.