Acting for Film and Media, BFA | Pace University New York

Major Completion Summary

Major Completion Summary
Requirement	Credits
University Core Requirements	38-49
Major Requirements	80
Open Electives	4
Total Credits	128

University Core Requirements (38-49 Credits)

See complete University Core requirements.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
University Core
Complete University Core Requirements		38-49
PAGE 187	Foundations of the Artist
Total Credits		38-49

Major Requirements (80 Credits)

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Major Requirements
Required Acting Courses
PAFT 111	Acting for Film and Television I	3
PAFT 112	Acting for Film and Television II	3
PAFT 211	Acting For Film and Television III	3
PAFT 212	Acting For Film and Television IV	3
PAFT 311	Commercial Acting 1	3
PAFT 312	Junior Films	3
PAFT 384	Applied Performance Lab for BFA Film/TV Actors	0
PAFT 411	Acting for Film and Television VII - Extended Character	3
PAFT 412	Acting for Film and Television VIII - Senior Showcase	3
PAFT 464	On-Camera Acting: Back to Basics	3
PAFT	Vocal Production
PAFT 131	Voice and Speech I	2
PAFT 132	Voice and Speech II	2
PAFT 234	Voice and Speech III	2
PAFT	Physical Preparation
PAFT 121	Physical Prep-Functional Training I	2
PAFT 122	Physical Prep-Functional Training II	2
PAFT 221	Physical Prep-Functional Training III	2
PAFT 222	Physical Preparation IV	2
PAFT 321	Unarmed Combat	2
PAFT 322	Physical Prep-Specialty Dance	2
Film & Television History
PAFT 271	Film Script Analysis	2
PAFT 371	Film History	3
PAFT 372	Television History for BFA in Film Television, Commercials and Voice Overs	3
Other Required Coursework
PAFT 251	Clown	3
PAFT 313	Voice Over I	3
PAFT 314	Voice Over II	3
PAFT 396B	Applied Performance Lab for BFA Film/TV Actors	0
PAFT 413	Audition Techniques for Film and Television Actors	2
PAFT 414	The Industry of Film and Television Acting	2
PAFT 361	Improvisation I	2
PAAT 362	Improvisation II	2
PAFT 233	Visual Storytelling	2
Select one of the following: ¹
PAGE 100	Fall Production Crew
PAGE 101	Spring Production Crew

¹: Transfer students are exempt from fulfilling the production practicum requirement, PAGE 100 Fall Production Crew or PAGE 101 Spring Production Crew.

Open Electives (4)

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Major Electives
0-6 credits ¹		4
Recommended Electives:
PAGE 285	Indie Theater Producing
PAFT 375	Self Scripting
PAFT 373	Voices in Theater
PAGE 396E	Topic: The Art and Business of Audiobook Narration
PAGE 374	Commedia dell 'Arte
PAGE 384	The Art of Casting
PAFT 325	Film Practicum	1-3
Total Credits		5-7

¹: Open Elective requirements include UNV 101 First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community (1 credit) and courses of the student's choice.

In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Credits
PAFT 111	Acting for Film and Television I	3
PAFT 121	Physical Prep-Functional Training I	2
PAFT 131	Voice and Speech I	2
PAFT 271	Film Script Analysis	2
PAGE 187	Foundations of the Artist	3
ENG 110	Composition	3
UNV 101	First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community	1
PAGE 100	Fall Production Crew	0
	Credits	16
Spring
PAFT 112	Acting for Film and Television II	3
PAFT 122	Physical Prep-Functional Training II	2
PAFT 132	Voice and Speech II	2
PAFT 272	TV History and Analysis	2
ENG 120	Critical Writing	4
CIS 101	Introduction to Computing	3
PAGE 101	Spring Production Crew (If student has not taken PAGE 100: Fall Production Crew)	0
	Credits	16
Second Year
Fall
PAFT 211	Acting For Film and Television III	3
PAFT 221	Physical Prep-Functional Training III	2
PAFT 234	Voice and Speech III	2
PAFT 371	Film History	3
PAFT 313	Voice Over I	3
Take any one remaining General Core course		3
	Credits	16
Spring
PAFT 212	Acting For Film and Television IV	3
PAFT 222	Physical Preparation IV	2
PAFT 233	Visual Storytelling	2
PAFT 361	Improvisation I	2
PAFT 314	Voice Over II	3
PAFT 396B	Applied Performance Lab for BFA Film/TV Actors	0
ENG 201	Writing in the Disciplines	3
Select PAFT Elective course		1
	Credits	16
Third Year
Fall
PAFT 311	Commercial Acting 1	3
PAFT 321	Unarmed Combat	2
PAFT 251	Clown	3
PAFT 414	The Industry of Film and Television Acting	2
Select PAFT Elective Course		1
First Second Language Course. See Advisor for guidelines		3
Take any one remaining General Core Course		3
	Credits	17
Spring
PAFT 312	Junior Films	3
PAFT 384	Applied Performance Lab for BFA Film/TV Actors	0
PAFT 413	Audition Techniques for Film and Television Actors	2
PAFT 311	Commercial Acting 1	3
COM 200	Public Speaking	3
Take any General Core course		3
Second Language Course, if applicable		3
	Credits	17
Fourth Year
Fall
PAFT 411	Acting for Film and Television VII - Extended Character	3
PAFT 322	Physical Prep-Specialty Dance	2
PAAT 362	Improvisation II	2
PAAT 481	The Pace LA Acting Experience	3
PAAT 482	Preparing the Actor for a Digital World	3
Take any one remaining General Core Course		3
Students who are unable to participate in the Los Angeles Semester should consult their advisor for alternative course of study
	Credits	16
Spring
PAFT 412	Acting for Film and Television VIII - Senior Showcase	3
PAFT 384	Applied Performance Lab for BFA Film/TV Actors	0
PAFT 464	On-Camera Acting: Back to Basics	3
MAT 102	Mathematics for Life	4
Take any one remaining General Core Science		4
	Credits	14
	Total Credits	128

¹: Select PAFT Required AFaM Elective Courses need to be nine (9) credits for the degree.