Act Cape Town Two Year Acting for Film Program

Two Year Acting for Film Program

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Taught by top industry professionals, the 2-year acting for ﬁlm program prepares the student for work as a professional actor in the ﬁlm, television and theatre industries.

The program consists of:

Students are oﬀered the ﬂexibility of completing either one or two years depending on individual requirements.

At the conclusion of the two-year program, students are given the opportunity to audition for the prestigious Third Year Professional Program. This cutting-edge training, designed to bridge the gap between the classroom and the profession, oﬀers unrivalled performance experience to a select group of students.

To be competitive in the industry, we recommend students complete the full 3-year program.

Class size is small and places in our courses are limited – please apply early to avoid disappointment. Application form can be obtained through our oﬃce.

Act Cape Town is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997.

Registration certificate No. 2013/ HEO7/002.

CURRICULUM

Higher Certificate in Acting for Film

The Higher Certificate in Acting for Film (1st Year) concentrates on building a solid foundation in the craft of acting through exercises, mastering technique, theory and performance practice. The year culminates in a film shoot showcased at Graduation.

1ST YEAR COURSE

1. INTRODUCTION TO ACTING I – CODE HCAFF101

2. INTRODUCTION TO ACTING II – CODE HCAFF102

3. CASTING FOR COMMERCIALS – CODE HCAFF103

4. ACTING TECHNIQUE – MEISNER I – CODE HCAFF104

5. ACTING FOR FILM – CODE HCAFF105

6. FINDING EMOTIONAL TRUTH – CODE HCAFF106

7. AUDITIONING FOR CAMERA – CODE HCAFF107

8. ACCENT TRAINING – STANDARD ENGLISH – CODE HCAFF108

9. ACCENT TRAINING – STANDARD AMERICAN – CODE HCAFF109

10. CHARACTER CREATION I – CODE HCAFF110

11. ACTING TECHNIQUE – MEISNER II – CODE HCAFF111

12. ACTING FOR FILM – PRODUCTION I – CODE HCAFF112

13. VOICE PRODUCTION AND ORAL INTERPRETATION 1 – CODE HCAFF113

14. IMPROVISATION I – CODE HCAFF114

15. MOVEMENT I – CODE HCAFF115

16. PRESENTING FOR CAMERA I – CODE HCAFF116

Advanced Certificate in Acting for Film

The Advanced Certificate in Acting for Film (2nd Year) consolidates and refines the acting techniques learnt in the first year whilst further broadening the skills base necessary to be successful in the industry. The year culminates in a short film shoot showcased at Graduation.

2ND YEAR COURSE

1. ACTING FOR FILM – STYLE & GENRE – CODE ACAFF203

2. CHARACTER CREATION II – CODE ACAFF201

3. CHARACTER CREATION II – CODE ACAFF201

4. VOICE AND THE ACTOR – CODE ACAFF202

5. ACTING TECHNIQUE – THE METHOD – CODE ACAFF204

6. ACTING FOR STAGE – PRODUCTION – CODE ACAFF205

7. ACTING TECHNIQUES – MEISNER III – CODE ACAFF206

8. ACTING FOR FILM – MONOLOGUES ON CAMERA – CODE ACAFF207

9. ACTING FOR FILM – PRODUCTION II – CODE ACAFF208

10. VOICE PRODUCTION AND ORAL INTERPRETATION II – CODE ACAFF209

11. IMPROVISATION II – CODE ACAFF211