Acting courses : Fees, List, Admission

If you are looking for career prospects in Acting, then you have to work hard on your imagination power, physical expression, vocal projection according to the script, clarity of speech, emotional convenience and interpretation of situation etc. Various courses related to Acting are offered in film colleges, which familiarise the candidates with the nuances of Acting, train them for auditions and help them understand all the aspects related to this profession. There are many reputed film colleges in India like the National School of Drama (NSD), Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT) etc which offer different level of courses in Acting. Apart from this, many big film personalities have also opened their academies for filmmaking and Acting courses like Whistling Woods International, Actor Prepares, Barry John Acting Studio etc.  All the courses offered in Acting have been discussed here in detail: 

Types of Acting Courses- UG and PG

Types of Acting courses can be categorised based on the mode of study and the specialisation. Here is a comprehensive guide for choosing the Acting course after Class 12 based on the mode of study and credentials imparted after the course.

Full-Time Acting Courses: This is a classroom-based undergraduate degree course that has a three-year course duration. After completing the course candidates can pursue PG degree or PG diploma courses in Acting.

Online Acting Courses: Candidates not willing to pursue a full-time course in Acting can opt for for short-term online courses.

Acting Certificate Courses: These are the short-duration courses offered by the colleges. Candidates willing to pursue short-term courses focused on Acting can opt for such courses.

Popular Acting Courses - UG & PG

The popular UG and PG level Acting courses are given below:

Acting Degree Courses – UG

UG courses in Acting can be pursued after 10+2. Check the details of the UG Acting courses below:

The undergraduate courses are mentioned below:

Online Acting Courses-UG

Many renowned actors provide online acting courses on various websites or institutes. Candidates who do not wish to pursue a full-time undergraduate course can go for an online course. The fees for such courses range from INR 1,000 to INR 30,000. These are usually short-duration courses and the eligibility criteria for such courses is a 10+2 pass from a recognised board. The admissions to such courses are given on a merit basis. The courses are given below:

Acting Diploma Courses-UG

The diploma courses of UG level in Acting are of one-year in duration. Candidates can take admission in UG courses after completing their 10+2 in any stream. The admission process for such courses is merit-based a first come first served basis. Candidates can pursue the below-mentioned diploma courses in Acting:

Acting Certificate Courses-UG

A certificate course is also a short-term course. Candidates pursuing their undergraduate and postgraduate courses can also opt for a certificate course in Acting. The eligibility for such courses is 10+2 in any stream and the admission is given on a first come first seat basis. The certificate courses in Acting are given below:

Acting Degree Courses – PG

PG courses in Acting can be pursued after completion of a UG course. The details are tabulated below:

The PG courses in Acting are given below:

Acting Diploma Courses – PG

The PG diploma courses in Acting are very popular among candidates. Various popular institutes offer admission to such courses based on an entrance examination. These courses are of two-year duration. Candidates can opt for below mentioned PG Diploma courses:

• PG Diploma in Dramatic Arts
• PG Diploma in Screen Acting
• PG Diploma in Film Acting
• PG Diploma in Acting
• PG Diploma in Acting and Modelling

FAQs on Acting Courses

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