Diploma in Acting for Stage and Screen in Vancouver Canada | Capilano University

Capilano University | Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 28,518
(c. USD20,506.95)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The Diploma in Acting for Stage and Screen equips students with essential skills to launch a professional acting career across theatre, television, and film. The initial year offers a broad foundation, covering stage and screen acting, improvisation, vocal techniques, movement, historical context, and backstage operations. During the final two years, students focus on performance techniques, professional development, directing, film acting, and participation in mainstage theatre productions. With faculty comprised of active theatre and screen professionals, this intensive training under industry experts significantly enhances graduates' career prospects.

Program competencies
Vocal Skills - Speak with clarity and adapt delivery to performance contexts.
Vocal Skills - Employ appropriate volume and vocal strength across performance styles.
Vocal Skills - Demonstrate control over pitch, tone, and vocal placement.
Vocal Skills - Analyze and meet the specific vocal demands of performance texts.
Physical Skills - Develop body control, coordination, posture, alignment, and adaptability.
Physical Skills - Execute the physical demands of diverse performance genres.
Artistic Growth - Comprehend and connect with textual content.
Artistic Growth - Channel energy and maintain performance authenticity.
Artistic Growth - Apply strong interpersonal abilities and self-awareness in solo and ensemble work.
Artistic Growth - Synthesize acting, vocal, and movement techniques into creative expression.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

High school graduation

Program-specific requirements

  • Interview
  • Audition

English Language Requirements:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 83 (internet-based score), 560 (paper-based score).
ELA (English Language Assessment Test): 145
Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.5 overall and no one scores less than 6
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment Test): 70
PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): 56
DET (Duolingo English Test) - 125 or higher with no sub-score less than 115.

Tuition CAD 28,518

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