Australian College of Dramatic Arts
Passion for performance... quality youth film and television actor training.
ACDA has provided a wide range of opportunities for those interested in training in acting for Film and Television in Melbourne since 1991. With the benefit of Merilyn and Bill's many years of working within the industry, teaching, acting and dialogue coaching and agency experience to guide us - we concentrate on introducing students to the aspects of actor training in front of camera.
ACDA became a Registered Training Organisation in 1996 offering accredited training in this niche area of acting for film and television. ACDA includes in its curriculum; acting technique work, protocols and procedures of the Industry, character and script analysis, audition and screen test in front of camera acting, critical appraisal and pertinent Industry information. |
The general purpose of this course is to provide the skills, knowledge and attitudes for training in acting for film and television. The course has also been written to create career opportunities for peripheral creative industries. It also promotes pathways into tertiary education.
The first year focuses on an overview of the film and TV industry, governing bodies, film and tv careers and skills, types of auditions, audition preparation, script knowledge and development, skills and abilities for acting in front of camera. Practical filming lessons alternate between theory lessons. |
The second year focuses on rehearsing and performing scripts, performance in front of camera, screen tests, rehearsing and filming scenes and styles, protocols and knowledge of the film and TV industry, camera techniques and filming styles.
Students elect one extra unit of competency with each having a focus on a specific part of the industry; script writing, presenting to camera, teaching, hair & make-up and technical (camera operator, editor, lighting etc:)
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