Acting for Film &
Television

In the third quarter, students continue to refine their acting skills and enhance their employability. They focus on the intricacies of acting for the camera, working on emotional depth and on-camera techniques. Students explore the application of improvisation in comedic contexts, refining comedic timing and the creation of spontaneous humor. The curriculum integrates dance, body movement clowning, and yoga, allowing actors to embody diverse characters and enhance their physical expressiveness. Students will learn advanced vocal dynamics, including projection, resonance, and vocal modulation.

In the final quarter, students advance their comprehension in acting, employability, improvisation, movement, and voice, preparing for successful careers in the industry. They explore advanced techniques for film and TV, honing skills in emotional depth and nuanced character portrayal. Students will focus on ensemble dynamics and live performance hosting, as well as advanced body conditioning, holistic wellness practices, and character exploration. Students will also consolidate their learning to create a compelling body of work for their portfolios, positioning themselves for gainful employment in the entertainment industry.

There are a number of reasons why CAT’s acting program stands out among the competition, including small class sizes taught by working entertainment pros, mentorship, financial advising and support, and ongoing career guidance. Also, as a small and nimble institution, we have the ability to quickly adapt, giving our students the benefit of the latest industry trends and technology!

Our acting Program Advisors are very knowledgeable and can share more in-depth program details. To contact an Advisor, complete an online inquiry form, and an Advisor will follow up with you.

We maintain close connections with our entertainment industry partners and studios. Throughout your program, you’ll have info sessions with industry guests and through your employability classes, you will learn how to showcase your skills in a way to get you the best roles.

After graduation, you can count on continued support from our Education and Student Services team who will share acting job opportunities with you and provide connections and resources to help you land your dream role.

A day in the life of an Acting for Film & Television student at CAT is varied and as a student,

you may find yourself in a few different classrooms around campus. Schedules vary from Quarter to Quarter, so this is just an example of what you could expect.

If you drive, you’ll park your car in our student-designated parking lot and make your way across the Landmark Plaza to our campus! If you’ve opted to walk, bike or take the bus, you’ll find lots of great scenery on the short walk from the bike lock-up or transit stop to campus.

You have an Acting Techniques class first up and you love this class because you can really see your skills expanding! Today in class you’re working on some new memorization techniques and will have a lecture on understanding character objectives and the important role that plays in making your characters believable and memorable.

After your first class, you have a free block, so you grab a spot in the Student Lounge and spend some time running lines with your scene partner. Lunchtime! You take a break and hit up one of the many great eateries in the Landmark Plaza area. Mmmmm….pizza is on the menu today.

After fueling up, you head back to campus for an Improvisation class. Today you’re going to be diving into a new technique to improve your acting flexibility and since you’ve always loved improv, you’re really looking forward to today’s class!

Time for your last class of the day; Movement, so you head to class to get yourself set up. Today, you’re going to be working on some group choreography and in the last Movement class, your group almost had it down, so you’re excited to pick up where you left off.

After class, you feel like you’ve earned some downtime, so you decide to meet up with some friends to take in a show at the Kelowna Actors Studio downtown!

Let’s do this again tomorrow, shall we? New day, new classes, new opportunities.

Interested in seeing for yourself? Book a time with one of our Program Advisors! They can give you a tour of campus, including the acting classrooms, and can even arrange for you to sit in on some classes. What better way to experience the CAT student experience than to become one yourself!