Bachelor of FIne Arts (BFA) in Acting +

ON-LINE INCLUSIVE PROGRAM

Fully online, inclusive Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting, faith-based inclusive program offered by GEA University of San Marco, Florida, specifically designed to support students with mental disabilities. This program blends professional theater training with a therapeutic, adaptable, and tech-driven learning experience.


🎭 Online + BFA in Acting – Inclusive Program

GEA University of San Marco, Florida


🎯 Program Vision

To empower students with mental disabilities through a fully online, inclusive acting program that fosters creative self-expression, emotional literacy, performance skills, and professional development in the dramatic arts.


📌 Program Highlights

  • 100% Online (Live + Recorded Classes)
  • Inclusive Curriculum with Mental Health Integration
  • Faculty Trained in Adaptive & Trauma-Informed Theater Education
  • Multisensory Learning Materials (video, voice, gesture-based instruction)
  • Virtual Scene Partners, Monologue Labs, and Feedback Circles
  • Remote Performance Showcases & Festivals
  • Accessible Syllabi, Visual Scripts, and Captioned Content


🕒 Program Duration & Format

  • Length: 4 Years Full-Time | Flexible Part-Time Option
  • Total Credits: 120 credit hours
  • Delivery: Synchronous & Asynchronous Online Studio Model
  • Assessment: Performances, recorded submissions, creative journals, and group work


🎓 Curriculum Overview

Year 1 – Foundation of the Actor

  • Acting I: Voice, Body, and Presence
  • Script Analysis for Neurodivergent Learners
  • Introduction to Theater History (captioned & visual formats)
  • Creative Journaling & Emotional Expression
  • General Ed: Communication, Adapted English

Year 2 – Tools of the Actor

  • Acting II: Character Development & Movement
  • Voice for Performance (Breath, Projection, and Clarity)
  • Introduction to On-Camera Acting
  • Disability and Representation in Theater
  • General Ed: Arts-Based Math, Theater in Society

Year 3 – Deepening the Craft

  • Acting III: Scene Study & Partner Work (virtual breakout performances)
  • Acting for the Camera II (Film, TV, Web Series)
  • Improv & Adaptive Ensemble Creation
  • Internship or Practicum (Remote with community orgs)
  • Accessible Directing Techniques

Year 4 – Capstone & Professional Launch

  • Senior Capstone: Solo Show or Group Production (livestreamed or pre-recorded)
  • Audition & Self-Taping Techniques
  • Industry Readiness: Headshots, Reels, Resume (remote coaching)
  • Inclusive Theater Leadership & Teaching
  • Applied Career Development


💡 Inclusive Supports

  • 1:1 Actor-Coach Mentorship - 12 streaming sessions of 25 minutes per year (more streaming sessions if desidered, to pay apart)
  • Embedded Therapy and Wellness Check-ins
  • Simplified Script Access + Visual Learning Resources
  • Flexible Assignment Formats (spoken, video, written or other formats)
  • Virtual Safe Spaces for Rehearsal & Feedback
  • Guardian/Support Person Coordination (if desired)


📥 Admissions Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
  • Performance Submission (monologue, story, or scene – video or audio accepted)
  • Optional: IEP/504 Plan or documentation of disability
  • Personal Statement (spoken, written, or visual)
  • Interview with Inclusive Theater Faculty


🛠 Technology & Materials

  • Cloud-based acting platform (Zoom)
  • Captioned and transcribed video instruction
  • Rehearsal partner matchups and asynchronous feedback loops
  • Optional mailed kits (props, script booklets, theater journal)
  • Tech support and device access program


🎭 Career Pathways

  • Stage & Screen Actor (online/independent production)
  • Drama Educator or Teaching Artist
  • Digital Content Creator / Voice Actor
  • Theater for Inclusion Facilitator
  • Actor Advocate or Program Developer


🔗 Contact

For infos and applications: HERE

Visit: https://corsigea.odoo.com/bachelor-of-fine-arts-bfa-in-acting

Email:geauniversity@gmail.com