Acting for Media Program (P107)
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.
Disclaimer: This program has expectations of professionalism, group work, intimacy between actors, whispering, consensual touching, combat training, expressions of physicality, deep exploration of self, personal psychological examination, conflict, and successful failure. This program is meant to train a student to be a professional actor which includes all of these aspects listed here.
Full Description
The Acting for Media program goes beyond just acting for film and television and comprises training needed for you to succeed as a screen actor: acting technique, movement, voice and script analysis. You will learn to articulate yourself through screen characterization, on-camera experience and audition etiquette and standards. As a graduate from one of Canada’s Top 20 Acting Schools, you 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 you 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
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
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Courses
Required Courses
SEMESTER 1
| Code | Course Name | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|
| ACTS 1000 | Basics of Acting | NONE |
| ACTS 1001 | Movement I | NONE |
| ACTS 1002 | Actor as Artist I | NONE |
| ACTS 1003 | Speech I | NONE |
| ACTS 1004 | Improvisation | NONE |
| VDES 1000 | Mise-en-Scène & Film Structures | NONE |
| COMM 2000 | Communicating Across Contexts** |
SEMESTER 2
| Code | Course Name | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|
| ACTS 1010 | Acting for the Camera | Successful completion of all semester one courses. |
| ACTS 1011 | Movement II | Successful completion of all semester one courses. |
| ACTS 1012 | Actor as Artist II | Successful completion of all semester one courses. |
| ACTS 1013 | Speech II | Successful completion of all semester one courses. |
| ACTS 1014 | Meisner Technique | Successful completion of all semester one courses. |
| ACTS 1015 | Combat for Film I | Successful completion of all semester one courses. |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
SEMESTER 3
| Code | Course Name | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|
| ACTS 2000 | Scene Study I | Successful completion of all semester two courses. |
| ACTS 2001 | Movement III | Successful completion of all semester two courses. |
| ACTS 2002 | Character Study | Successful completion of all semester two courses. |
| ACTS 2003 | Speech III | Successful completion of all semester two courses. |
| ACTS 2006 | Business Skills for Actors | Successful completion of all semester two courses. |
| ACTS 2015 | Combat for Film II | Successful completion of all semester two courses. |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
SEMESTER 4
| Code | Course Name | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|
| ACTS 2005 | Audition Techniques | Successful completion of all semester three courses. |
| ACTS 2007 | Writing for Actors | Successful completion of all semester three courses. |
| ACTS 2008 | New Technology Acting | Successful completion of all semester three courses. |
| ACTS 2009 | Voice-over Characterization | Successful completion of all semester three courses. |
| ACTS 2010 | Scene Study II | Successful completion of all semester three courses. |
| ACTS 2016 | Promotional Preparation and Entrepreneurship | Successful completion of all semester three courses. |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
**Based on the results of your placement test, you may be required to take COMM 1000 (Introduction to College Communication) before progressing to COMM 2000. COMM 1000 does not count as a course required for graduation, and you will be charged for this extra course. Please visit Assessment Centre for more information.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Present oneself for employment as a professional actor and provide services that meet professional industry standards and ethics.
- Create a character as intended by the writer through the study of screenplays, storyboards and commercial copy.
- Develop a believable character appropriate for the role and to the technological requirements of each recorded media discipline.
- Convey and sustain truth of character using relevant technical skills with appropriate emotional depth and clarity throughout the shooting of production.
- Work collaboratively with agents, casting directors, producers, directors and film crews.
- Develop and apply strategies for personal, career and professional development to enhance work performance and maintain currency within the industry.
- Employ improvisational skills for problem-solving and character development.
- Prepare materials that showcase his/her skills as both an actor and an entrepreneur.
- Perform the activity required for the character according to the recorded media.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
International Tuition
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2022. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2023 and at later dates.
** Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2023. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2024 and at later dates.
‡ There will be a $50 audition fee (payable in cash or money order only) when you arrive on the day of your audition.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid webpages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- grade 12 English (C or U)
- audition*
Instructions on how to submit the questionnaire and audition will be provided to qualified applicants* during the application cycle.
*All applicants who meet the academic requirements will receive an audition appointment. Potential students are to present one monologue and one scene from pre-selected choices set out by the College. Both selections must be memorized. Please contact media@georgebrown.ca for the selection of scenes. Please include your George Brown student ID number.
** Mature student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English.
Please note: students who start the program in January (winter term) will be required to attend classes during the summer months (May to August).
Course exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit Transfer Guide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown College Online Application System.
Contact Us
School of Media & Performing Arts
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 2015
Email: media@georgebrown.ca
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
This program is offered through our School of Media and Performing Arts and classes take place at our St. James Campus, located at 230 Richmond Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
On-campus information sessions are available. Come and have your questions answered. Learn about the program content and career options, meet your friendly professors and staff, and experience what it is like to be in a George Brown College classroom. Sign up for an upcoming session.
Campus tours are offered on a regular basis. Sign up today! You can also check out our virtual tour.
Acting for Media Program (P107)
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
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
Courses
Required Courses
SEMESTER 1
| Code | Course Name | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|
| ACTS1000 | Basics of Acting | NONE |
| ACTS1001 | Movement I | NONE |
| ACTS1002 | Actor as Artist I | NONE |
| ACTS1003 | Speech I | NONE |
| ACTS1004 | Improvisation | NONE |
| VDES1000 | Mise-en-Scène & Film Structures | NONE |
| COMM1007 | College English** |
SEMESTER 2
| Code | Course Name | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|
| ACTS1010 | Acting for the Camera | Successful completion of all semester one courses. |
| ACTS1011 | Movement II | Successful completion of all semester one courses. |
| ACTS1012 | Actor as Artist II | Successful completion of all semester one courses. |
| ACTS1013 | Speech II | Successful completion of all semester one courses. |
| ACTS1014 | Meisner Technique | Successful completion of all semester one courses. |
| ACTS1015 | Combat for Film I | Successful completion of all semester one courses. |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
SEMESTER 3
| Code | Course Name | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|
| ACTS2000 | Scene Study I | Successful completion of all semester two courses. |
| ACTS2001 | Movement III | Successful completion of all semester two courses. |
| ACTS2002 | Character Study | Successful completion of all semester two courses. |
| ACTS2003 | Speech III | Successful completion of all semester two courses. |
| ACTS2006 | Business Skills for Actors | Successful completion of all semester two courses. |
| ACTS2015 | Combat for Film II | Successful completion of all semester two courses. |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
SEMESTER 4
| Code | Course Name | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|
| ACTS2005 | Audition Techniques | Successful completion of all semester three courses. |
| ACTS2007 | Writing for Actors | Successful completion of all semester three courses. |
| ACTS2008 | New Technology Acting | Successful completion of all semester three courses. |
| ACTS2009 | Voice-over Characterization | Successful completion of all semester three courses. |
| ACTS2010 | Scene Study II | Successful completion of all semester three courses. |
| ACTS2016 | Promotional Preparation and Entrepreneurship | Successful completion of all semester three courses. |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
**Based on the results of your placement test, you may be required to take COMM 1000 Introduction to College Communication before progressing to COMM 1007. COMM 1000 does not count as a course required for graduation, and you will be charged for this extra course. Please visit Assessment Centre for more information.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Present oneself for employment as a professional actor and provide services that meet professional industry standards and ethics.
- Create a character as intended by the writer through the study of screenplays, storyboards and commercial copy.
- Develop a believable character appropriate for the role and to the technological requirements of each recorded media discipline.
- Convey and sustain truth of character using relevant technical skills with appropriate emotional depth and clarity throughout the shooting of production.
- Work collaboratively with agents, casting directors, producers, directors and film crews.
- Develop and apply strategies for personal, career and professional development to enhance work performance and maintain currency within the industry.
- Employ improvisational skills for problem-solving and character development.
- Prepare materials that showcase his/her skills as both an actor and an entrepreneur.
- Perform the activity required for the character according to the recorded media.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
International Tuition
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2021. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2022 and at later dates.
** Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2022. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2023 and at later dates.
‡ There will be a $50 audition fee (payable in cash or money order only) when you arrive on the day of your audition.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- questionnaire
- audition*
Instructions on how to submit the questionnaire and audition will be provided to qualified applicants* during the application cycle.
*All applicants who meet the academic requirements will receive an invitation to a Zoom audition. Potential students are to present one monologue and one scene from pre-selected choices set out by the College. Both selections must be memorized. Please contact media@georgebrown.ca for the selection of scenes. Please include your George Brown student ID number.
** Mature student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English.
Please note: students who start the program in January (Winter term) will be required to attend classes during the summer months (May to August).
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit Transfer Guide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown College Online Application System.
Contact Us
School of Media & Performing Arts
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 2015
Email: media@georgebrown.ca
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
This program is offered through our School of Media and Performing Arts and classes take place at our St. James Campus, located at 230 Richmond Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
On-campus information sessions are available. Come and have your questions answered. Learn about the program content and career options, meet your friendly professors and staff, and experience what it is like to be in a George Brown College classroom. Sign up for an upcoming session.
Campus tours are offered on a regular basis. Sign up today! You can also check out our virtual tour.
