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The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) program, specializing in musical theater, acting, or design technology, offers a career-focused path that prioritizes practical performance and studio work alongside rigorous academic coursework. Admission requires an audition. This program expands students' knowledge within their chosen discipline while incorporating significant study of other fine arts areas. The Theatre Arts Department upholds exceptional standards in both its academic offerings and theatrical production programs. It focuses on nurturing student creativity across all aspects of theater—including design, performance, direction, and management—while encouraging deeper self-awareness and understanding of society. For over a century, NDSU's theater arts program has played a key role in both academic studies and student life. The program holds accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Theatre.