表演课程为才华横溢的学生提供了在剧院和相关影视媒体专业领域的职业发展的机会。课程大纲强调想象力，智力，身体和声音技巧，技巧和职业行为的发展。这使学生可以在各种风格的表演中创建各种角色。在美术学士课程的每一年中，表演，动作，声音和语音以及戏剧文学的课程都遵循精心整合的课堂练习和相关公共表演的顺序。在波士顿大学攻读表演学位的忠诚学生会发现自己是谁，他们做得如何以及他们有能力做什么。他们学会了成为可信的演员，并在戏剧界的压力下进行富有成效的工作，最重要的是，他们学会了将表演技巧与个人敏感性相结合。
The Performance programs prepare talented and committed students for careers in the professional world of theatre and related entertainment media. The program curriculum stresses the development of imagination, intellect, physical and vocal skills, and technique, as well as preparation for a professional career. This allows students to create a wide range of roles in performances of varying styles.<br><br>During each year of the Bachelor of Fine Arts program, courses in the major follow a carefully integrated sequence of class exercises and related public performance. Committed students who pursue an acting degree at Boston University discover who they are, what they do well, and what they are capable of doing. They learn to be believable interpreters of a role, to work creatively within the context of professional standards and, most importantly, to integrate performance skills with personal sensibility. Most importantly, they find their own voice as a theatre artist. Training includes a rigorous curriculum, rehearsal and performance opportunities, and exposure to the profession. Students are regularly mentored by working professional faculty and advisors through studio class work, hands-on, in-process rehearsal and performance advising, and end-of term conferences.<br><br>Learning Outcomes<br>The Acting program aims to develop a complete theatre artist by fostering a passion for theatre, storytelling, performance, and the collaborative process. Through their required coursework, Acting students will: <br><br>Demonstrate a deep understanding of theatre as an art form and the essential role it plays in contemporary society.<br>Demonstrate spoken and written critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills in an arts-based discipline.<br>Demonstrate an ability to enrich creative storytelling and take artistic risks.<br>Demonstrate an awareness and ability to engage in the diverse community of theatre artists.<br>Demonstrate a high level of artistic, interpretive, and craft skills and techniques in performance as a foundation for entering into a career in theatre and the live performing arts.