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Acting for Film &
Television
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Earn Your Diploma in Acting for Film & Television
Program Highlights
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of acting? Our 12 month Acting for Film & Television program is designed to provide aspiring actors with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to thrive in the dynamic and competitive entertainment industry.
This hands-on program covers the key skills you’ll need to get noticed and land your dream role, including:
- A variety of acting techniques including specific techniques required across film, television and stage
- Voice and speech skills including articulation, dialect, and breathwork.
- Physical body awareness and development
- How to effectively communicate with actors, directors, crew, audience, and with the camera.
- An understanding of industry standards for auditions including the creation of a demo reel, voice over reel, head shots, and resume
- The ability to analyze scripts and develop complex characters
Our Grads Power the Arts and Tech Economy!
CAT’s creative and technical programs are directly connected to a creative sector that makes a $6 Billion contribution to the British Columbia economy every year. Graduates from our 2D and 3D animation, filmmaking, graphic design, audio engineering and other programs are among the over 120,000 skilled arts and tech workers employed provincially in this vibrant, constantly growing ‘creative economy’. Just in the past several years alone, CAT graduates were named in the credits for many high grossing films and musical scores, capturing numerous industry awards.
Start Your Acting Career
Where Passion Meets Performance
You want the best acting education. Here’s what our program will do for you:
Industry Connections
Entertainment industry professionals as your Instructors and mentors.
Hands-on Learning
Courses designed to put you in the middle of the action!
A Focus on You
With small class sizes, you’ll get the personalized support and feedback you need to succeed.
Ready? Set. Go!
You’ll finish the program with a professional demo reel, voice over reel, head shots, and resume!
Become an Actor
The Connections You Need
When you’re backed by exceptional curriculum and connections like these, your acting future is bright! Here are just a few studios and production companies connected to our acting program.
Experience the CAT Difference
Why the Best Choose Us
We understand that choosing a post-secondary school is a big decision that usually involves input from some of the most important people in your life. Tuition considerations, support after graduation and key industry connections – these are all part of choosing the best acting school for you.
Here are a few reasons why you’ll be happy you chose College for Arts and Technology:
Hands-on, employment-focused education.
Employment-focused programs delivering the soft skills you need for lasting career success and hands-on experience with the latest, industry-standard techniques. Your acting career starts here!
Personalized support from start to finish.
Financial guidance? We’ve got you covered. Career advice after graduation? We wouldn’t have it any other way. You’re more than a student number to us. We create a personalized experience that you won’t get anywhere else.
More one-on-one time with your Instructors and mentors.
Small class sizes mean you get more facetime and critical feedback from your education team, to achieve real growth and success.
Quality you can fact-check.
College for Arts and Technology holds a full designation through Education Quality Assurance and the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit. You’ll only get the best at College for Arts and Technology.
Quarter Descriptions
Here’s How You’ll Build Your Acting For Film & Television Skills
The first quarter of the program offers a solid foundation in acting and performance. Students begin by refining their vocal skills, delving into speech mechanics, and mastering breath control and articulation. They explore script analysis, memorization, character development, and genre-specific branding. Improvisation classes nurture spontaneity and creative expression. Students learn body awareness, integrating diverse movement techniques. Additionally, students study the techniques employed by accomplished actors in the film industry, gaining insights into genre-specific branding and the actor’s role in film preparation.
In the second quarter, students undergo specialized training to enhance their acting skills. They delve deeper into scene study, character development, and emotional depth. The curriculum also includes practical knowledge and industry insights for real-world readiness. Improvisational storytelling skills are honed, and students gain on-set expertise. The quarter emphasizes physical comedy, dance choreography, vocal control, articulation, and dialect proficiency.
In the third quarter, students continue to refine their acting skills and enhance their employability. They focus on the intricacies of acting for the camera, working on emotional depth and on-camera techniques. Students explore the application of improvisation in comedic contexts, refining comedic timing and the creation of spontaneous humor. The curriculum integrates dance, body movement clowning, and yoga, allowing actors to embody diverse characters and enhance their physical expressiveness. Students will learn advanced vocal dynamics, including projection, resonance, and vocal modulation.
In the final quarter, students advance their comprehension in acting, employability, improvisation, movement, and voice, preparing for successful careers in the industry. They explore advanced techniques for film and TV, honing skills in emotional depth and nuanced character portrayal. Students will focus on ensemble dynamics and live performance hosting, as well as advanced body conditioning, holistic wellness practices, and character exploration. Students will also consolidate their learning to create a compelling body of work for their portfolios, positioning themselves for gainful employment in the entertainment industry.
I’m Ready to Build My Acting Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
Let’s Get You Answers
It’s always a benefit to have previous experience, but we’re happy to say that it is not a requirement for admission into this program. This hands-on program has been designed to walk you through all the skills you’ll need to succeed in this competitive industry.
For complete program details including Admission Requirements, please reach out to a Program Advisor by completing an online inquiry form.
Yes. When you apply, you will be asked to submit a video recording of yourself demonstrating your acting chops! Show us what you’ve got!
For further details on putting together your acting audition video or other admission requirements, please reach out to an Acting for Film & Television Program Advisor at 1.866.860.2787 or by filling out our contact form.
All of College for Art and Technology’s programs are backed by a designation through the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit and British Columbia’s Education Quality Assurance Program. For additional information on our designation, please visit our Designation page.
Our Program Advisors would also be happy to provide additional details on CAT’s accreditation. Complete an online inquiry form, and a Program Advisor will follow up with you!
There are a number of reasons why CAT’s acting program stands out among the competition, including small class sizes taught by working entertainment pros, mentorship, financial advising and support, and ongoing career guidance. Also, as a small and nimble institution, we have the ability to quickly adapt, giving our students the benefit of the latest industry trends and technology!
Our acting Program Advisors are very knowledgeable and can share more in-depth program details. To contact an Advisor, complete an online inquiry form, and an Advisor will follow up with you.
We maintain close connections with our entertainment industry partners and studios. Throughout your program, you’ll have info sessions with industry guests and through your employability classes, you will learn how to showcase your skills in a way to get you the best roles.
After graduation, you can count on continued support from our Education and Student Services team who will share acting job opportunities with you and provide connections and resources to help you land your dream role.
A day in the life of an Acting for Film & Television student at CAT is varied and as a student,
you may find yourself in a few different classrooms around campus. Schedules vary from Quarter to Quarter, so this is just an example of what you could expect.
If you drive, you’ll park your car in our student-designated parking lot and make your way across the Landmark Plaza to our campus! If you’ve opted to walk, bike or take the bus, you’ll find lots of great scenery on the short walk from the bike lock-up or transit stop to campus.
You have an Acting Techniques class first up and you love this class because you can really see your skills expanding! Today in class you’re working on some new memorization techniques and will have a lecture on understanding character objectives and the important role that plays in making your characters believable and memorable.
After your first class, you have a free block, so you grab a spot in the Student Lounge and spend some time running lines with your scene partner. Lunchtime! You take a break and hit up one of the many great eateries in the Landmark Plaza area. Mmmmm….pizza is on the menu today.
After fueling up, you head back to campus for an Improvisation class. Today you’re going to be diving into a new technique to improve your acting flexibility and since you’ve always loved improv, you’re really looking forward to today’s class!
Time for your last class of the day; Movement, so you head to class to get yourself set up. Today, you’re going to be working on some group choreography and in the last Movement class, your group almost had it down, so you’re excited to pick up where you left off.
After class, you feel like you’ve earned some downtime, so you decide to meet up with some friends to take in a show at the Kelowna Actors Studio downtown!
Let’s do this again tomorrow, shall we? New day, new classes, new opportunities.
Interested in seeing for yourself? Book a time with one of our Program Advisors! They can give you a tour of campus, including the acting classrooms, and can even arrange for you to sit in on some classes. What better way to experience the CAT student experience than to become one yourself!
Financial Aid For The Diploma in Acting for Film & Television
The Financial Guidance and Support You Need
You have options available to you when it comes to financing your education with College for Arts and Technology. Our Finance team can answer any questions you may have on payment plans, bursaries and grants, and student loans. We believe in empowering people through education and proudly offer the support and guidance you need to ensure finances are not a barrier on your path to higher learning.
Acting for Film & Television was reviewed and approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Skills Training.
This program is not eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program. Learn more about PGWP eligibility on the IRCC website.