» Film Acting Classes in Vancouver, BC :: Conservatory Diploma Year II

Curriculum

THEATRE TWO

18 WEEKS/ 360 HOURS/ 10 CREDITS/ 2 PROJECTS/ 2 EVALUATIONS

The second part of your live drama acting course will continue your studies in structure and dramaturgy in a working ensemble environment. You will take on more complex roles in longer theatrical productions, capitalizing on the unique gifts and abilities you've refined so far. With class time to rehearse, students will present their parts to a live audience in a full-length play from a top playwright. Further expanding and improving on your acting training so far, you will understand dramatic structure, master stage directions and deliver riveting performances in parts large and small.

DEMO REEL DEVELOPMENT

8 WEEKS / 160 HOURS / 3 CREDITS / 1 PROJECT / 1 EVALUATION

This course will provide you with a clear understanding of how to become a confident and capable actor in front of, and behind, the camera. The students will perform a wide range of scenes to showcase their capabilities. To appreciate the many components of film production, students will learn the functions of its support. Upon completion of this course, you'll have a demo reel to use as a calling card to attract the attention of casting directors and agents. You'll gain an understanding of film production and filming protocol as well as on-camera confidence.

AUDITIONS

4 WEEKS/ 80 HOURS/ 3 CREDITS/ 1 PROJECT/ 1 EVALUATION

The student will learn to prepare for auditions, cold reads and camera techniques for auditioning. You'll learn the business side of auditioning. The instructor works with each student individually and guides you through the discovery of the film and television audition process. You will fully understand the audition process, when and how to talk to your agent, and how to book the job.

FEATURE FILM PROJECT

20 WEEKS / 400 HOURS / 4 CREDITS / 1 PROJECT / 1 EVALUATION

In this class, acting students will work with a seasoned film director, producer, director of photography and a full crew on location to be part of a full-length feature film from New Image Entertainment, our feature filmmaking branch. This is not a fake film for training purposes -- this is the real deal, a chance for a starring role in an original, globally-distributed feature from an established filmmaker! As an actor, you'll be filming on locations, working with a full film crew, lights, make-up and special effects, camera dollies and cranes, craft services and all the rest of a film production. Guest instructors will mentor you during preparation for your part, which will be demanding and intense no matter the role.

The Feature Film Project is designed to test the Film Acting Conservatory student as a professional and involve you as an actor in the full scale of film production. You'll learn how to act in a full-length feature film and to sustain a consistent performance throughout. New Image students learn by doing!

Year 2 Requirements

Applicants must have an acting diploma from New Image College of Fine Arts or equivalent. If the applicant has not completed year one of the Film Acting Conservatory, they must have completed one or more of the following:

• 1 year performing arts diploma/certificate from a private/public post secondary educational institution.
• 1 year towards a bachelor of fine arts from any college or university.
• 2 years of professional acting experience in the entertainment industry.

Applicants must display a high-level of interest in learning the skills used in the areas of performing arts.

When submitting an application, you must attach an application assessment essay (500 words) about you and your dream of becoming a professional actor. Please note that this essay will be an essential factor when assessing your application.

Applicants residing in Vancouver must complete a successful audition/interview at the New Image College of Fine Arts campus while out of town or international applicants must prepare a phone/internet audition or interview.

Applicants must meet the general requirements and English language requirements.

Starting dates

Please note that the starting dates stated above are subject to change without notice. New Image has 8 other start dates available: Contact New Image for options.

Please note that the starting dates stated above are subject to change without notice.

Tuition

Option 1 - Tuition if paid by government student loan or payment plan: $16,500.00

Option 2- Tuition if paid in full at the time of registration: $15,500.00

The above prices do not include the application fee and the student completion fund contribution. Additional fees apply for international co-op program participants.

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