Niagara College Canada

Acting for Film and Television

Program Code (0198)
Ontario College Diploma
Two Years
Welland Campus
Start date: September

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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 Recording (ADR)

The Niagara College 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.

Testimonials and Profiles

“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–Spiderman I, II, and III)

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

Minimum Admission Requirements for 2007-08 (OSS):

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with the majority of Grade 11 and 12 courses at the College (C), University (U) or University/College (M) levels, OR Grade 12 Equivalency, OR Mature Student Status, PLUS
• English-Grade 12 (C) or (U).

Additional Requirements for Admission:

• Attend a scheduled program information session at which time applicants are required to submit a cover letter and personal resume outlining relevant courses they have taken at public or private education institutions and any acting experience that they have (drama club, community theatre, professional, etc.)
• Attend at an audition session. Applicants are required to memorize and act two contrasting speeches in person or present on video tape/DVD at the audition. Video/DVD will be accepted for out-of-province and out of country applicants. Applicants will also provide a short English essay on a topic selected for them and submit two letters of reference.

Selection & Ranking Process:

• Prior academic performance in required courses only using the most senior final grade level available at the time of selection. (If Grade 12 final grades are not available for required courses in progress, applicants will be evaluated based on Grade 11 final grades).
• Grade 12 English and the resume/essay/audition scores will be weighted and ranked.

Note:

• Grades from co-op courses and half credit courses are not considered for ranking purposes.

Educational Pathways

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

• View Degree Opportunities by Institution
• View Degree Opportunities by Subject

For a complete listing of articulation agreements, please consult the Niagara College Transfer Guide.

Program Related Inquiries

Contact Information

Email: registrar@niagaracollege.ca
Niagara College Admissions Office: 905-735-2211, ext 7619

Apply now for this program online at www.OntarioColleges.ca

Information Last Modified:
Wed, February 04, 2009 at 09:23:29 AM ET

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