Diploma - Acting for Film and Television
- 1 year
- Duration
- 30,750 CAD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Diploma
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Vancouver / Canada
- Location
- Vancouver Film School
- School
Program description
Enhance your interaction with yourself and others at the premier acting school in Vancouver. Cultivate an actor's instrument and a thorough comprehension of the art and commerce of acting.
Upon completion of one year of study, you will obtain:
- A diploma in Acting for Film and TV
- An acting portfolio for casting directors, comprising video documentation of your class projects, professional headshots, and a promotional package showcasing your talent
- Industry connections via the VFS Alumni Directory and Job Board
- A graduation launch on CastingWorkbook.com, including a one-year membership
Program structure
Term 1:
Fundamental Principles of Acting. Commence the mental, physical, and emotional preparation required for engaging in the art of acting.
Term 2:
Acting lessons for on-camera performance. Acquire fundamental audition strategies for actors to develop proficiency in technical and creative requirements.
Term 3:
Television Audition Techniques. Broaden your repertoire and visibility via improvisation for film and television, and acquire advanced techniques to excel in any audition.
Term 4:
Specialized abilities and special effects. Explore the requirements of comedy acting and the specific competencies needed for motion capture, green screen, and elevated dramas.
Term 5:
We enhance your voice acting abilities via on-mic instruction. Participating in Animation and ADR Voice Coaching classes will enhance the flexibility and breadth of your voice, equipping you for the requirements of feature film auditions.
Term 6:
Concluding project filming. Produce your film project and acting reel at a studio to exhibit your skills, and get knowledge on securing an agent and advancing your career.
Price
Tuition fee for international students: 30,750 CAD per year
Requirements for applicants
- High school certificate or equivalent
- English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic) - Band 6.5
- TOEFL iBT - score of 80
- PTE - score of 56+
- CELPIP- Level 8
- CEFR/Cambridge English - C1 (180 or higher)
- LPI - Level 5
- Duolingo - score of 120
- Other Requirements
- Demonstrated post-secondary acting experience and a recorded audition that complies with Department criteria
OR - Successful completion of VFS Acting Essentials program and an invitation from the Acting Faculty
- Demonstrated post-secondary acting experience and a recorded audition that complies with Department criteria
About the university
Vancouver Film School (VFS) was established on the principle that one year of intensive study, integrating industry-driven theory and practical production, equips students with the essential skills to create a professional-grade portfolio or reel.
VFS provides 15 distinctive post-secondary programs encompassing all facets of the entertainment arts, designed and instructed by acclaimed industry experts. The rigorous curriculum of each program adapts to the industry's expectations and contemporary best practices.
Students' experiences mirror the professional industry landscape. Students are thoroughly engaged both physically and mentally in Vancouver's film, animation, gaming, and design sectors that encompass our campuses, and they gain from career advice and insights provided by industry mentors, instructors, and guest speakers.
We have strong partnerships with key businesses in our sectors to meet industry and student requirements. We are happy to collaborate with multiple companies. VFS graduates, equipped with in-demand skills and industry expertise, join a cohort of creative professionals who go on to become industry leaders.
