Niagara College, located in Welland, Ontario, is a leading Canadian institution renowned for its applied learning programs and industry connections. With a focus on career readiness, Niagara College offers a wide range of programs in areas such as business, hospitality, technology, health sciences, and more. Students benefit from experiential learning opportunities, including co-op placements, internships, and industry projects. The college's state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated faculty, and strong ties to the local community contribute to a transformative educational experience and prepare graduates for success in their chosen fields.

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As an Actor, you are a highly versatile and authentic storyteller who understands the importance of a meaningful connection with your audience and the value of creating your own opportunities for success in the entertainment industry. Toronto – sometimes called Hollywood North – and the surrounding region known as “The Golden Horseshoe” ranks third in film and digital media production in North America and ranks second as an exporter of digital streaming and cable tv programming in North America. Our focus continues to be superior actor training with courses in voice, speech, movement, scene study and auditioning for film and television. We are also one of the few Canadian post-secondary institutions that offer direct instruction in The Meisner Technique, one of the foremost acting techniques taught today. In light of the changing nature of the industry and the rise of more entrepreneurial self-created web content, you will also study film editing, screenwriting, stunt training, voiceover acting, self-marketing and acting with technology (eg. Green Screen) bringing a dual focus to the program; the actor and entrepreneur. Our instructors are working industry professionals in the Toronto region and across Canada. Show less

Term One (2023 Fall)
Code Course Name Credits
ACTN1100 Acting I: Meisner Technique 6
ACTN1102 Finding Your Actor's Voice 3
ACTN1105 The Actor and Technology: Behind the Camera Basics 3
ACTN1110 Movement and Character Development 3
COMM1150 Communications for Media Studies 3
Term Two (2024 Winter)
Code Course Name Credits
ACTN1101 The Physical Actor: Discipline and Control 3
ACTN1198 The Actor and Technology: Film Editing Basics 3
ACTN1200 Acting II: Scene Study, Analysis and Acting Technique 6
ACTN1302 Owning Your Commercial Voice 4
BRTF1231 Writing for the Artist Entrepreneur 2
COMM1088 I-Think: The Science of Thinking and Problem Solving 3
Term Three (2024 Fall)
Code Course Name Credits
ACTN1201 The Physical Actor: Stunts 3
ACTN1300 Acting III: Scene Study for Camera 6
ACTN1303 The Actor and Technology: The Practical Business of Acting 2
ACTN1304 Up Close and Personal Series (Education) 1
ACTN1305 Actor On Set 4
BRTF1123 Dramatic Scriptwriting 2
Elective Information
Completion of additional General Education elective 1 course required

Term Four (2025 Winter)
Code Course Name Credits
ACTN1400 Acting IV Projects: Actor as Entrepreneur 4
ACTN1402 Marketing You - The Actor 4
ACTN1403 Audition Techniques for Film, TV and Commercials 4
ACTN1404 Up Close and Personal Series (Transition) 1
ACTN1406 Technology Specialties: Green Screen and More 3
Elective Information
Completion of additional General Education elective 1 course required

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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