Program Duration:
9 months
Next Full-Time Starts:
March & September 2010/11
Intro to Acting

(prerequisite for all Acting courses)

Designed for folks with little or no previous acting experience, this 10 week course introduces the key elements of the acting process in a friendly and supportive environment.

Students explore their playful side by bringing characters in scripts to life. Imagination, script interpretation, improvisation, voice, movement and acting exercises are all used. Monologues and scenes from modern plays and scripts are assigned.

Cost: $550

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Acting for Film & TV Level I

(prerequisite for Acting for Film & TV Level II)

This 6-week course will focus on the basics of acting for the camera. Students will work on assigned scenes from modern film and TV scripts. Understanding the story of the scene, blocking, and using the camera frame, props and costumes will all be covered. Professional on-set work habits will be used. All work will be recorded, viewed, and critiqued.

Prerequisites: none
Duration: 6 weeks (6 classes)
Schedule: Mon, 7:00pm - 10:30pm

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2-Week Actor's Intensive

Our ever popular 2-Week Actor's Intensive, offered only during summer months, is designed to give participants a taste of full time acting training.

Students typically range from those who have never acted before through to those who are looking to combine classes with a vacation in our beautiful city. It is also an excellent choice for those who are seriously considering committing to our Acting Foundations or Acting for Film and Television programs. All classes are taught by our dedicated and experienced instructors.

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Media Arts Boot Camp

Applications are now available for our annual Media Arts Boot Camp in 2010, for BC high school students only.

Boot Camp recruits will have the opportunity to receive one week of hands-on training in one of these two courses:

Media Arts Boot Camp

This course will take students through the VanArts experience, introducing them to the variety of different programs we have to offer.  They will be able to see how each program is unique, while seeing how they can also complement each other in the large scheme of the industries we train for.

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Acting for Film & TV Level II

Chilton Crane's Level II camera technique class is the longest running class of its kind in Vancouver. She has helped hundreds of actors develop their work to professional standards, and helped hundreds of working actors stretch their range.

Challenging scenes from modern scripts are assigned. On-set focus, etiquette, and work habits are expected. Students can enroll in this 4 week class as often as they like. All work is recorded, viewed, and critiqued, and students maintain their own personal DVD.

Prerequisites: Acting for Film & TV Level I
Duration: 4 weeks (4 classes)
Schedule: Tue, 7:00pm - 10:30pm

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