Acting for Stage and Screen
3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Perform in live productions and act in student movies
Overview
Upcoming Intake: Fall 2021, Commerce Court – North Bay
Learn the tools of the trade necessary to be successful in the worlds of theatre, film and television in this fast-paced program. You will train under professionals currently working in the industry and have the opportunity to act in Digital Cinematography student movies. This three-year program culminates with a graduate contemporary theatre company where graduates have the opportunity to perform in one or more live productions.
Your Future Career
- Theatre, film and television
- Commercials
- Radio
- Voice-overs
What You Learn
- Acting and scene study
- Film and television performance
- Movement
- Voice, speech and singing
- Improvisation
- Creative writing
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U, Mandatory interview and audition
If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
| THA101 | Acting Fundamentals |
| THA104 | Introduction to Movement |
| THA106 | Theatre History: Ritual to the 19th Century |
| THA108 | Introduction to Voice for the Actor |
| THA110 | Introduction to Speech for the Actor |
| CMM125 | College Communication I |
Semester 2
| THA201 | Contemporary Scene Study for Stage and Film |
| THA202 | Intermediate Movement for Actors |
| THA204 | Theatre History: 19th Century to Present |
| THA208 | Introductory Dance |
| THA210 | Voice and Speech for the Actor |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online (Act Sem 2) |
Semester 3
| THA300 | Modern Scene Study/Canadian Scene Study |
| THA304 | Canadian Theatre History/First Folio of Shakespeare |
| THA308 | Introductory Singing for the Actors |
| THA309 | Performance Seminar #1 |
| THA310 | Improvisation for the Actor |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online (Act Sem 3) |
Semester 4
| THA500 | Film Performance |
| THA504 | Auditioning for Commercials |
| THA508 | Musical Theatre Performance |
| THA510 | Dance Styles for Musical Theatre |
| THA512 | Singing for Musical Theatre |
| THA514 | Voice Over and Narration Techniques |
| THA612 | Self-Producing for Actors |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online (Act Sem 4) |
Semester 5
| THA400 | Intermediate Acting: Shakespeare |
| THA401 | Stage and film fighting technique (7 wks) |
| THA403 | On camera auditioning techniques (7wks) |
| THA405 | Performance Workshop |
| THA406 | Intermediate Singing for Actors |
| THA412 | On Camera Skills and Techniques |
| THA410 | Intermediate Voice for the Actor |
| THA614 | Auditioning Techniques |
Semester 6
| THA600 | Theatre Performance |
| THA608 | Survival Skills for Actors/Business |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
Ancillary fees have been reviewed as a result of COVID-19 and alternative service and program delivery plans. For current ancillary fees details please see https://www.canadorecollege.ca/get-started/money/fees-and-expenses
2020-2021 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Commerce Court Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2720.24 | $1234.09 | - | - | $3954.33 |
| 2 | $2720.24 | $1094.09 | - | - | $3814.33 |
| 3 | $2720.24 | $1094.09 | - | $450 | $4264.33 |
2020-2021 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Commerce Court Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12795.66 | $1813.09 | - | - | $14608.75 |
| 2 | $12795.66 | $1673.09 | - | - | $14468.75 |
| 3 | $12795.66 | $1673.09 | - | $450 | $14918.75 |
What You Need
What You Need
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
You will also need:
- Laptop
- Semester 1-2:
- Textbooks and movement class clothing - up to $400
- Semester 3-4:
- Textbooks and possible field trip(s) - up to $400
- Semester 5-6:
- Professional head shots for Theatre Ontario Audition Showcase - apx. $200
Canadore College will implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in Fall 2020 to enhance students’ learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure student flexibility in learning. To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.
Further Your Education
Further Your Education
Business Management – 8 months to complete
Human Resources Management – 8 months to complete
Project Management – Information Technology – 8 months to complete
Recreation and Leisure Services (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
Recreation Therapy (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
Strength and Sport Conditioning (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
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