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What can I do with a major in...
Acting?
You can do a lot with this major! Acting majors go on to successful careers in film and theater, the arts, speech and performance work, education, politics, publicity, and much more. The Acting major leads to a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree. It's a collaborative effort between the University of Minnesota and the renowned Guthrie Theater. Learn more about the major here or through the Department of Theater Arts and Dance.
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For information beyond what you find below, stop by the Career and Community Learning Center in 135 Johnston Hall. We have huge What Can I Do With a Major in.... ? binders, including one for every single major in CLA. We update these binders all the time, and in them you'll find more in-depth information than we can provide here. You can also get individual guidance exploring majors and career paths. Stop by.
Common Career Titles for this Major
Below are sample job titles of professions related to this major. There are many other fields you might enter with this degree as well.
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- Actress/Actor
- Director
- Playwright
- Comic
- Business Manager or Agent
- Producer
- Storyteller
- Performance Artist
- Backstage Technician
- Buyer
- Health Educator
- Mime
- Set Designer
- Teacher
- Writer/Editor
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Skills You Acquire with this Major
Theatre Arts majors develop great skills
that are applicable to a wide variety of careers. These skills include:
- Verbal communication
skills
- Performance and presentation skills
- Ability to work
individually and as part of a team
- Listening, clarifying,
questioning and responding skills
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Collaboration and
compromising skills
- Project management
skills
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Public Service Opportunities
If you're interested in doing volunteer work that relates to this major, the Career and Community Learning Center offers advising to help you find the right position for you. By volunteering in the community, not only will you be working for a good cause, you'll get a chance to explore career options. Volunteering also provides a great opportunity to network, build your resume, and grow your professional skills.
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