Acting for Film and Television
Post Secondary

Acting for Film and Television

Two Years | Ontario College Diploma
Program Code 0198
Welland Campus

One of the pleasures of being an actor is quite simply taking a walk in someone else's shoes. And when I look at the roles I've played, I’m kind of amazed at all the wonderful adventures I've had and the different things I've learned.

Willem Dafoe (film actor)



Career Opportunities

Put yourself in the picture - this unique program provides an acting environment and experience as real and diverse as the profession itself.  Students will prepare for careers in the recorded media/entertainment industry.

Graduates of this program find employment in:

  • Film
  • Television
  • Commercials for radio, television and internet
  • Industrial and corporate productions
  • Voice-overs, narrations and cartoon animation
  • Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR)

The NC Difference

  • Unique opportunity to work with the Broadcasting program's "directors and producers of the future" on common assignments like short films, commercials and music videos
  • State-of-the-art studios and recording equipment provide professional and "real working world" experiences for the student actor
  • Instruction by respected professional actors and leading practitioners
  • Exposure to prominent actors, talent agents, casting directors, producers and directors
  • Graduates will have the opportunity to assemble a state-of-the-art, personal marketing package/portfolio
  • Acting for Film and Television is recognized by the Association of Canadian Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA). Graduates of this program earn one ACTRA apprentice credit towards full membership
  • Graduates are immediately entitled to register as ACTRA apprentice members.

Testimonials and Profiles

 


Toronto - sometimes called Hollywood North - and the surrounding region known as "The Golden Horseshoe" ranks third in film and television production in North America and ranks second as an exporter of television programming in North America. Niagara College provides students networking opportunities with professionals in the industry along with small class sizes and lots of one-on-one feedback.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, including the following required courses:
    • English - any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent.

Additional Requirements for Admission:

Attend an audition and assessment session at which time applicants are required to submit the following:

  • a cover letter
  • resume outlining any previous experience
  • letter(s) of reference

Niagara College will send detailed instructions on preparing for the audition and assessment session to all applicants.

Selection and Ranking Process:

  • For competitive programs (the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of available places), selection will be based on the highest senior level final grade available at the time of ranking. Mid-term grades are not used for ranking purposes. 
  • Audition and assessment session results will be weighted and ranked.

Note:

  • Secondary School grades from co-op courses and half credit courses are not considered.

Transportation

  • Students are responsible for their own transportationin order to complete field projects and work placementrequirements. Niagara cannot guarantee placementsthat are readily accessible by public transportation.Students are responsible for all costs connected withsuch transportation.

 

Educational Pathways

Niagara College has articulated agreements providing students with degree completion and credit transfer opportunities with many other colleges and universities.

General Information
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Tours

For more information please contact the InfoCentre.

Welland: 905-735-2211, ext. 7559
NOTL: 905-641-2252, ext. 4208

We look forward to meeting you!


Students in this program can gain real world skills through applied research projects.

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Program Information

Term One
ACTN1100Discovering Your Acting Skills6
ACTN1102Finding Your Actor's Voice3
ACTN1103The Actor and Technology: Theory and Practice I2
ACTN1104Up Close and Personal Series I1
BRTF1231Writing for the Media2
COMM1108I-Think: The Science of Thinking and Problem Solving3
COMM1133Writing Strategies3
Term Two
ACTN1101Building Your Body I3
ACTN1170Film Production - Know Your History3
ACTN1200Working Your Acting Technique6
ACTN1202Mastering Another Voice - Accents4
ACTN1204Up Close and Personal Series II1
BRTF1198Digital Production Tools I3
Term Three
ACTN1203The Actor and Technology: Theory and Practice II2
ACTN1201Building Your Body II3
ACTN1300Taking Your Scene Work Deeper6
ACTN1302Owning Your Commercial Voice4
ACTN1304Up Close and Personal Series III1
BRTF1123Dramatic Scriptwriting2
HIST1130Current Events - North America3
Term Four
ACTN1400Film and Television Acting Projects4
ACTN1401The Actor and Technology: Theory and Practice III2
ACTN1402Marketing You - The Actor4
ACTN1403Audition Techniques for Film, TV and Commercials4
ACTN1404Up Close and Personal Series IV1
 General Education Elective (1 required)3

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