Capilano University

Acting for Stage and Screen Diploma

Capilano University

Faculty:Faculty of Fine & Applied Arts
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Acting
Length:3 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $9,168

Cost shown is for Year 1 and includes fees.



Scholarships:4
Careers:Actors and Comedians

Description:

The Diploma in Acting for Stage and Screen provides students with the skills necessary to begin a professional acting career in theatre, television and film. 

The first year is comprehensive and introduces students to acting for stage and screen, improv, voice, movement, history, and backstage work. 

In the final two years of the program, students concentrate on performance and professional skills as well as directing, acting in film projects and in Theatre department mainstage productions. 

The ASAS faculty are professional theatre and screen artists so the combination of this comprehensive training and studying with working professionals will increase the chances of success for the graduates of this program. 

Careers:  

  • Actor 
  • Director 
  • Filmmaker 
  • Playwright 
  • Producer 
  • Screenwriter 

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Basic requirements 

    • High school graduation 

    Current high school students 

    Grade 12 students can apply for conditional admission based on their final Grade 11 and/or interim Grade 12 marks by uploading their most recent grades (e.g., unofficial transcript or a report card) through EducationPlannerBC. Final admission depends on high school graduation and meeting the specific requirements of the program. 

    Note: Applicants from B.C high schools must release their grades to CapU via the BC Ministry of Education at Student Transcripts Services (STS) as soon as possible. 

    Application Notes :

    English is the language of instruction at CapU. All applicants are required to demonstrate competence in the English language prior to admission. If English is not your first language or you've received your education in a language other than English, you must meet our English Language Requirements.

    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Auditions

    Program-specific requirements 

    • Interview 
    • Audition 

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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