Acting for Stage and Screen

3 years Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Perform in live productions and act in student movies

Overview

Upcoming Intake: Fall 2024: College Drive – 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

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.

Semester 1

CMM125 College Communication I
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

Semester 2

GENED General Education Elective - Online (THA Sem 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

Semester 3

GENED General Education Elective - Online (THA Sem 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

Semester 4

GENED General Education Elective - Online (THA Sem 4)
THA500 Film Performance
THA504 Auditioning for Commercials
THA508 Musical Theatre Performance
THA510 Dance Styles for Musical Theatre
THA512 Signing for Musical Theatre
THA514 Voice Over and Narration Techniques
THA612 Self-Producing for Actors

Semester 5

THA400 Intermediate Acting: Shakespeare
THA401 Stage and Film Fighting Technique
THA403 On Camera Auditioning Techniques
THA405 Performance Workshop
THA406 Intermediate Singing for Actors
THA410 Intermediate Voice for the Actor
THA412 On Camera Skills and Techniques
THA614 Auditioning Techniques

Semester 6

THA600 Theatre Performance
THA608 Survival Skills for Actors/Business

2024-25 3 years Ontario College Advanced Diploma

College Drive Campus – Domestic
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $2720.24 $1362.5 - - $4082.74
2 $2720.24 $1200.5 - - $3920.74
3 $2720.24 $1200.5 - $450 $4370.74

2024-25 3 years Ontario College Advanced Diploma

College Drive Campus – International
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $15547.54 $1942.5 - - $17490.04
2 $15547.54 $1780.5 - - $17328.04
3 $15547.54 $1780.5 - $450 $17778.04

Textbooks:

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts. 


Technology/Devices:

Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring 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


You will also need:

  • 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 The New Generation Showcase - apx. $200
Ontario College Advanced Diploma

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.

View Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

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There are many options available to students who already have some postsecondary education.

Whether you are looking to study at Canadore from another school,  continue your education at Canadore, or looking to pursue further education elsewhere, we can help find the right path for you!

Whether you want to Transfer TO Canadore, Transfer WITHIN Canadore, or prepare to Transfer FROM Canadore, we've got you covered!

Learn more about Credit Transfer and Pathway opportunities here.