Acting 6: On Camera
CFA TH 420
Prereq: CFA TH 221 Advanced laboratory course that explores the intersection of artistry, technology, and presence in screen performance and provides an immersive training experience in acting for the camera—emphasizing process, authenticity, and self-sufficiency. Students learn to live truthfully within the cinematic frame, balancing impulse and composition, imagination and precision, presence and professionalism. Through weekly lab sessions, actors perform, record, and review their work using professional and DIY digital equipment, gaining real-time awareness of how behavior, rhythm, and framing tell story. Effective Fall 2026, this course fulfills a single requirement in each of the following BU Hub areas: Digital/Multimedia Expression.
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | McClain | CFA 468 | M 4:30 pm-6:15 pm | BFA Acting Only |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1 | McClain | CFA 468 | M 12:20 pm-2:05 pm | BFA Acting Only |
Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.

