📘 BA in Performing Arts
⏳ Duration: 3 Years (Full-Time)
💻 Mode: On-Campus / Online / Hybrid
🎓 Credit Hours: 90
📅 Intake: Fall & Spring
🏛️ Degree Awarded By: Arizona International University

🌍 Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts at Arizona International University is designed for students who are passionate about the art of performance, whether through theater, music, dance, or other forms of artistic expression. This program provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills required to excel in the performing arts, preparing them for a career in theater, dance companies, film production, or other entertainment sectors. The curriculum blends practical training in performance techniques with theoretical insights into the cultural, historical, and philosophical aspects of the performing arts. Students will be encouraged to develop their unique artistic voice while refining their performance and creative abilities. This program also explores various performance genres, production processes, and contemporary performance practices, ensuring a well-rounded education in the arts.

📚 Curriculum Highlights
– 🎭 Introduction to Performing Arts
– 🎬 Acting and Performance Techniques
– 🎶 Music Theory and Performance
– 💃 Dance and Movement Studies
– 🎥 Theater Production and Design
– 📜 History and Theory of Theater
– 🎵 Music History and Culture
– 🎭 Contemporary Performance Practices
– 👥 Collaboration in the Arts
– 🎬 Stage Management and Direction
– 🎤 Performance Art and Social Change

🎯 Career Outcomes
Graduates of the BA in Performing Arts program are well-prepared for various careers in the entertainment and creative industries. Career opportunities include:
– 🎭 Actor/Actress
– 🎬 Theater Director
– 🎶 Musician
– 💃 Choreographer
– 🎤 Vocalist
– 🎧 Sound Designer
– 🎬 Film and TV Production Assistant
– 🎥 Stage Manager
– 📅 Event Coordinator
– 🧑‍🎨 Set Designer
– 🎭 Performance Artist
– 🎬 Casting Director

🌐 Global Exposure & Partnerships
– 🌏 International Collaboration – Opportunities to work with artists from around the world and participate in international performance festivals and workshops.
– 🎤 Guest Performances and Masterclasses – Learn from renowned performers, directors, choreographers, and musicians through lectures and masterclasses.
– 🧳 Internships – Gain real-world experience through internships with theater companies, production houses, and music ensembles.

📝 Admission Requirements
– 🎓 High School Diploma or Equivalent
– 📄 Resume/CV (Optional)
– 🗣️ English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 60 / AIU English Test
– 🎭 Audition (Optional) – Applicants may be required to perform an audition as part of the admission process.

💰 Tuition & Financial Aid
– 📚 Annual Tuition: $7,500 (varies by mode)
– 🎓 Scholarships: Up to 30% based on merit and financial need
– 🧾 Paid Internships & Research Assistantships available