Three-Year Program
BCA is an Arts Conservatory in Redding California, a branch campus of Visible Music College, offering a Bachelor's Degree in Acting. This three-year intensive program focuses on establishing healthy mindsets and sustainable internal ecosystems to aid students in navigating the entertainment industry.
We have a unique presence-focused culture where acting technique is built upon a foundation of identity in Christ. Our formal theatrical acting training is robust and includes a variety of acting techniques, movement, voice & speech, and on camera work. The final year focuses on performances and professional development culminating in a senior showcase for industry professionals.
Our Difference
At BCA, actors achieve excellence in their craft and technique as they partner with the Holy Spirit to perform confidently from identity. Our faculty provides space for students to partner with the Spirit through traditional and experimental acting techniques like the Dream Circle, a defined area to explore craft without fear of judgment or failure. As we train our students to perform in boldness and truth, God is raising up a generation of actors who will release His Kingdom to the world.
“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.”
BCA Acting Course Overview
Year 1
Foundation in identity and biblical principles
Understanding Kingdom and revival culture
Performing in the Presence
Wholehearted Artist
Theology of acting and storytelling
Dream Circle Technique
Foundational acting technique including voice
Monologue and scene study with classical and contemporary text
Improvisation
Ensemble work
Movement including Alexander technique and Pilates
Guest masterclasses
Peer to peer performance classes
Year 2
Intermediate and advanced acting and voice techniques
Advanced classical work, including Shakespeare, Chekov, Ibsen and others.
Exploring other mainstream techniques, namely Stanislavsky, Hagen, Adler and more
On camera classes
Performance and outreach into the community
Audition technique and professional preparation
Guest master classes
Year 3
Continued acting, dance and voice training
Performance and outreach
Teaching classes
Showcase preparation
* Students will also complete 30 credit hours of online general education courses. Transfer credits from accredited colleges or universities will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Please refer to the BCA Catalog for additional information on courses and credits.
“A true priest is aware of the presence of the altar during every moment that he is conducting a service. It is exactly the same way that a true artist should react to the stage all the time he is in the theatre.”
Program Distinctives
Accredited through TRACS in partnership with Visible Music College
Pastoral oversight with focus on artist wellness and character development.
Cross-disciplinary Small Groups, where actors, dancers and musical theatre performers come together for accountability, community, guided discussion and creativity.
Weekly Revival Groups (large group) for spiritual, emotional and creative development.
Personal and Group Projects, where students explore their own creative voice in both traditional and new media platforms.
Academics
When do classes start? What’s the registration deadline?
Holidays, final exams, graduation? Here’s your answer.
How do I apply?
Watch this short instruction video to find out!
Step 1: Book an appointment with our Admissions team
Step 2: Admissions will then send you an application form to be filled out
Step 3: Send in your audition via email
B.A. Program FAQ’s
I’m thinking of just moving to LA and trying to get auditions. Why do I need to do 3 years of training to be an actor?. . .
The life of an artist is a life of learning. Training and the development of craft takes time. If your singular focus is to pursue a career in acting, and if you would like to understand how we do that in partnership with Holy Spirit, you will need all 3 years of training. In order to sustain an acting career an actor needs technique to rely on, appearance and stage presence will get you the audition but technique will book the job and create connections for future work. The vast majority of professional actors with successful careers have trained extensively. It takes time to develop the technique required to live truthfully under imaginary circumstances. Students in our BA program receive world class instruction from professionals who specialize in classical and contemporary acting techniques; voice and speech work for actors and singers including learning IPA and accents; intermediate levels of dance and performance opportunities in mainstage plays; and professional development classes to prepare for auditioning upon graduation.
What can I do with a degree in Acting?. . .
A degree in Acting from BCA, gives an actor the opportunity to pursue graduate studies, teach, and prepare actors for regional theater and screen auditioning. Other benefits from obtaining an acting degree include: developing strong skills in public speaking, self-awareness, and the study of human behavior.
Does your program include any vocal training or dance (in preparation for Musical Theatre)?. . .
Although we are still developing our musical theater emphasis, we do offer classical, contemporary, and broadway dance, as well as voice work in the BA.
What opportunities will I have to perform?. . .
Second year students will focus on the development of technique. They will be given opportunities to audition for supporting roles in the Third year productions and will participate in a devised new work at the end of the year. Third year students will perform in a fall and a spring black box production and also have the opportunity to audition for main stage supporting roles with the senior class. Fourth year students will perform in two fall shows, and two spring shows including a Senior Showcase for industry professionals.
Will I have a better chance of getting represented after my time at BCA?. . .
Absolutely. Seniors focus on putting together their professional reels, headshots, and resumes and have the opportunity to audition for casting directors and agents in the Senior Showcase.