Acting for Media Program (P107)

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Program Description

Program Overview

The Acting for Media program moves beyond acting for film and television and comprises the training needed to succeed as a screen actor whether for film, television, online, game or interactive mediums. Students will learn to apply their craft as professional actors and voice-over artists to all media.

Full Description

The Acting for Media program goes beyond just acting for film and television and comprises training needed to succeed as a screen actor: acting technique, movement, voice and script analysis. Students will learn to articulate themselves through screen characterization, on-camera experience and audition etiquette and standards. Graduating students will have a solid knowledge base of the industry including its history, structure and hierarchy and professional standards. Workshop simulations, on-camera exercises, voice-over demonstrations, green-screen training and training in motion-capture suits provide students with the skills needed to be a successful actor in the field.

Thanks to technological advancements within the film industry, actors are being called upon to characterize in new and interesting ways. Students will be given a basic understanding of the use of such new technology as phonography and immersive environments.

Student Selection

Enrolment is limited, ensuring adequate personal attention is given to each student. Admission is competitive, based on the results of auditions and questions. A minimum academic standing plus passing grades in acting must be achieved in order to be promoted to the next semester.

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

Actors move across multiple platforms including film, television, interaction storytelling, motion capture for gaming and animation, and voice-over for narration or dubbing.

Potential job titles include:

  • Actor/Actress
  • Film Dubber
  • Voice-over Actor
  • Narrator
  • Dramatic Reader

An ever-expanding local film and screen industry creates a consistent demand for fresh faces and new talent in a range of educational, entertainment and commercial activities. Students should be aware, however, that the field is extremely competitive.

Recognized by the Alliance of Canadian Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA), graduates can apply within 60 days and join ACTRA as an Apprentice member. As a member, you can look for representation and audition as a union member.

Educational Pathways

Graduates of this program may also be interested the Screenwriting & Narrative Design graduate certificate program.

For information on future study options, see the Transfer Guide

Explore related programs:
Theatre Arts – Performance (P104)
Theatre Arts-Preparation (P108)

“All our faculty is in the industry right now, so they know what to work on, what to change, what we need to know or what they wish they knew when they were in school. We're very lucky at George Brown with our equipment and facilities. We have a bunch of state-of-the-art equipment, it's all new. We get to work with incredible light, sound equipment, and props. The network here at the George Brown media program is incredible.”

Jamie Rose
Ontario College Diploma

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Acting for Media Program (P107)

Apply Now:

Domestic Students

Program Description

Program Overview

The Acting for Media program moves beyond acting for film and television and comprises the training needed to succeed as a screen actor whether for film, television, online, game or interactive mediums. Students will learn to apply their craft as professional actors and voice-over artists to all media.

Full Description

The Acting for Media program goes beyond just acting for film and television and comprises training needed to succeed as a screen actor: acting technique, movement, voice and script analysis. Students will learn to articulate themselves through screen characterization, on-camera experience, and audition etiquette and standards. Graduating students will have a solid knowledge base of the industry including its history, structure and hierarchy and professional standards. Workshop simulations, on-camera exercises, voice-over demonstrations, green screen training and training in motion capture suits provide students with the skills needed to be a successful actor in the field.

Thanks to technological advancements within the film industry, actors are being called upon to characterize in new and interesting ways. Students will be given a basic understanding of the use of such new technology as phonography and immersive environments.

Student Selection

Enrolment is limited, ensuring adequate personal attention is given to each student. Admission is competitive, based on the results of auditions and questions. A minimum academic standing plus passing grades in acting must be achieved in order to be promoted to the next semester.

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Your Career

An ever-expanding local film and screen industry creates a consistent demand for fresh faces and new talent in a range of educational, entertainment and commercial activities. Students should be aware, however, that the field is extremely competitive.

Recognized by the Alliance of Canadian Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA), graduates of the Acting for Media program may receive first credit and ACTRA Apprentice member status. Graduates must apply to ACTRA within 60 calendar days of graduation for eligibility.

Career Options

Actors move across multiple platforms including film, television, interaction storytelling, motion capture for gaming and animation, and voice-over for narration or dubbing.

Potential job titles include:

  • Actor/Actress
  • Film Dubber
  • Voice-over Actor
  • Narrator
  • Dramatic Reader

Educational Pathways

Graduates of this program may also be interested the Screenwriting & Narrative Design graduate certificate program.

Future Study Options

For information on future study options, see the Transfer Guide

Explore related programs:
Theatre Arts – Performance (P104)
Theatre Arts-Preparation (P108)

“All our faculty is in the industry right now, so they know what to work on, what to change, what we need to know or what they wish they knew when they were in school. We're very lucky at George Brown with our equipment and facilities. We have a bunch of state-of-the-art equipment, it's all new. We get to work with incredible light, sound equipment, and props. The network here at the George Brown media program is incredible.”

Jamie Rose
Ontario College Diploma

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