Acting for Stage and Screen

Canadore College in North Bay, Ontario, is a career-focused college with more than fifty years of experience delivering hands-on programs. The college serves around eight thousand students and offers hundreds of programs across applied arts, business, health sciences, technology and skilled trades. Canadore emphasizes experiential learning, industry partnerships and practical skill development to prepare graduates for workforce entry.

Programs are designed around modern facilities, applied projects and co-op or placement opportunities that link students directly with employers. Faculty bring industry experience and the college maintains relationships with regional businesses, health providers and technology partners to keep curricula relevant. Small class sizes and applied labs help international students adapt quickly to Canadian practice standards and workplace expectations.

North Bay offers an accessible, student-friendly community with outdoor recreation, affordable housing and a supportive campus life. Canadore provides international student services, orientation programs and academic supports to ease the transition to study in Canada. For students seeking practical training, clear career pathways and strong employer connections, Canadore is a pragmatic choice that focuses on real-world outcomes.

The Acting for Stage and Screen program at Canadore College is a three-year non-degree program for students who want to become actors. It helps students learn the skills they need to succeed in theatre, film, and television. The program has many advantages, including training from industry professionals and the chance to act in student movies.

The curriculum includes classes like Acting Fundamentals, Introduction to Movement, and Theatre History. Students also learn about voice and speech for actors, and they get to practice their skills in performances. The program includes hands-on components, such as acting in Digital Cinematography student movies and performing in a graduate contemporary theatre company.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as actors, with job titles like Film Actor, Television Actor, Theatre Actor, Voice-Over Artist, and Commercial Actor. They can work in the film, television, and theatre industries, and can be employed by production companies, talent agencies, and theatres.