Advanced Diploma - Theatre Arts (Performance)
- 3 years
- Duration
- 19,280 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Diploma
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Toronto / Canada
- Location
Program description
George Brown's Theatre Arts – Performance program trains you in the core skills, practicalities, traditions, and professionalism needed to operate as a professional actor in theatre, television, and cinema.
The conservatory's hands-on instruction offers an integrated curriculum including practically all topics connected to acting. Our classical actor training focuses on voice, speech, movement, music, and dance.
George Brown has had successful mentorship programs with Soulpepper Theatre Company, Tarragon Theatre, and Theatre by the Bay for years. Students will work with a successful theatre practitioner in the final year. This relationship begins in the students' final semester and lasts a year. After graduating, mentors will meet with students at least three times. The students have enjoyed this program, and mentors have said it's rewarding to be present for them as they graduate.
Program structure
Semester 1
- Acting I
- Dance I
- Movement I
- Vocal Music I
- Speech I
- Group Improvisation
- Contact Improvisation
- Acting I – Test Piece
- Storytelling
- Theatre History I
- Communicating Across Contexts
- General Education Elective
Semester 2
- Acting II
- Dance II
- Movement II
- Voice II
- Vocal Music II
- Stage Combat I
- Workshop Performance I – Act Shakespeare
- Shakespeare Bath
- Theatre History II
- Neutral Mask
- Speech II
- General Education Elective
Semester 3
- Acting III
- Acting III Workshop
- Dance III
- Movement III
- Voice III
- Vocal Music III
- Theatre History III
- Speech III
- Children’s Play Performance
- General Education Elective
Semester 4
- Acting IV
- Dance IV
- Movement IV
- Voice IV
- Vocal Music IV
- Canadian Play Study
- Stage Combat II
- Speech IV
- Workshop Performance II
- Character Mask
Semester 5
- Film Acting I
- Season Prep
- Acting V – TEST PIECE
- Showcase Performance I
- Playwriting I
- Movement V
- Business of Acting I
- Vocal Music V
- Introduction to Alexander Technique
- Monologue Study
- The Artist as Producer
- Auditioning I
Semester 6
- Business of Acting II
- Film Acting II
- Showcase Performance II
- Movement VI
- Playwriting II
- Introduction to Alexander Technique II
- Auditioning II
Price
Base tuition fee (for two semesters - 1 year):
- 19,280 CAD for international students
Additional fees:
- Application Fee - 110 CAD
- Incidental Fees (student ID, student association membership, etc) - 2,000 CAD
- Mandatory Health Insurance - 790 CAD for 1 year coverage
- Audition fee - 50 CAD
Requirements for applicants
Admission Requirements
- Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- grade 12 English (C or U)
- interview
- audition – entrance into this program is based on an in-person audition and/or interview*
*All applicants who meet the academic requirements will receive an audition appointment. Auditions take place in April and May for September start date. There is no January (winter) start date.
English language proficiency
- George Brown English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program - Level 8;
- IELTS (Academic) - 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band;
- TOEFL - 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band;
- Duolingo English Test - 105;
- MELAB - 80;
- PTE (Academic) - 54, overall minimum, 50 in each skill band;
- CAEL - 60 (overall);
- Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162).
About the university
George Brown College opened its doors in 1968, welcoming just over 2,000 students.
Since then, full-time student population has grown to more than 30,000. People come to George Brown from across the Greater Toronto Area, the country and the world to develop the skills and gain the real-world experience needed to succeed in the workplace. Since 2004, under current President Anne Sado’s leadership, George Brown has more than doubled in size, broadened international partnerships and increased commitment to strengthening the cultural, economic and social fabric of Toronto.
About George Brown College
The college located in Toronto, Canada. It has three campuses - Casa Loma, St.James, Waterfront, other locations where students attend classes and Student Residence.
George Brown College educates a blend of theory and hands-on experience, prioritizes real-world learning and provides students with opportunities to work alongside industry professionals in applied research and fields education opportunities. Its industry partnerships mean students get the latest trends and tech they can expect in the field. The college offers 170 programs in 7 centers. They include Art, Design and Infromation technology, Business, Community Services and early childhood, Construction and Engineering technologies, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Culinary arts, Preparatory and liberal studies.
Experiental and work-integrated learning oportunities are availabale to students to take part in.
6 reasons to study at George Brown
- Study in Downtown Toronto
- Hands-on, real world experience
- Infromed by industry
- Expert instructors
- Applied research
- Promoting enterpreneurship
