Theatre Course Online

BY
Upskillist

Acquire professional training in acting and learn the art of theatre to portray different characters with Diploma in Acting and Theatre by Upskillist.

Mode

Online

Duration

16 Weeks

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

Diploma in Acting and Theatre programme is for aspiring actors and theatre artists who wish to make it big in the concerned domains by honing their existing skills. This comprehensive online course works on the poise and intellect of the candidate to prepare him for different roles and portraying them perfectly. The information gained from this course is equivalent to what one would learn in a three-year university course, so learning in flexible online classes is truly advantageous and economical for those who find it difficult to afford costly offline courses.

By gaining an understanding of these techniques, seeing them in action and putting it into practice, students will get a wholesome learning experience from industry professionals. Diploma in Acting and Theatre certification syllabus is divided into basic, intermediate and advanced stages. In the first stage, students will be taught how to work on their breath and some other physical exercises.

Intermediate level learning of Acting will comprise how to communicate well to the audience, adapt to different settings, etc. Lastly, the advanced part of this course will explore deadpan as a comedic delivering method or creating a character without a script. It will also teach them the different aspects of improvisation.

The highlights

  • 16 week-long course
  • Globally acclaimed certification
  • Certified by Austin Peay State University and globally certified by IAO, ICSOC and CPD
  • Flexible schedule
  • Dedicated educator support
  • Free trial

Program offerings

  • Modules
  • Assessments
  • Self-paced course
  • Recorded video lectures
  • Lifetime access to lessons
  • Live educator chat support

Course and certificate fees

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Upskillist +1 more

Eligibility criteria

Certification qualifying details

Diploma in Acting and Theatre certification will be issued once the candidate takes the final qualifying examination and pays the course fee at the end of the free trial period.

What you will learn

Acting skills

Diploma in Acting and Theatre online course is a self-paced, general training programme for freshers who have discovered their interest in theatre and acting and professionals who want to work on their existing skills to seek better opportunities. The course caters to the professional and educational needs of them both. At the end of this course, enrollers will learn the following-

  • Understand key acting theories and how to apply them
  • Stanislavski's and Meisner's techniques and their key similarities
  • Relaxation exercises to reduce tension in the voice
  • Elements that make a scene and performance seem genuine
  • Build and portray a believable and interesting dramatic character
  • Importance of tempo in comedy and its use to manipulate the outcome of a moment
  • Character development vis-a-vis Magic IF
  • Improvise and workshop characters, scenes and scripts of Film Acting
  • Structuring a moment for maximum comedic effect
  • Practical skills for creating and performing comedic characters

The syllabus

Module 1: Diploma in acting and theatre

  • Lights, Camera, Action!
  • What's My Motivation?!
  • Given the Circumstances...
  • Magic IF
  • It's Logical Dear!
  • Don't Fake it 'Til You Make it
  • Imagination: Character Acting
  • Genre

Module 2: Intermediate in acting and theatre

  • Stanislavski vs Meisner
  • Learning Lines Fast
  • Focus: Circles of Attention and Public Solitude
  • Truth and Belief
  • Communion
  • Adaptation
  • Emotion Memory

Module 3: Advanced in acting and theatre

  • Timing
  • Rhythm
  • Tempo
  • Set-up and punchline
  • Comedic personality
  • Deadpan
  • Outrage
  • Laughter and corpsing

Module 4: Proficient in acting and theatre

  • Improv: Rules and Uses
  • Improv and Building Confidence
  • Improv and Improving Focus
  • Improv and Developing a Character
  • Workshopping Principles
  • Workshopping a Character
  • Workshopping a Scene
  • Workshopping Comedy

Admission details

In order to enroll for Diploma in Acting and Theatre training, students need to register/log in on Upskillist and enroll for the programme via the given procedure-

Step 1: Go to the course URL- https://in.upskillist.com/courses/arts-hobbies/online-theatre-courses/ and select “Start your free trial.”

Step 2: You would have to answer a questionnaire including questions like-

  • Why do you wish to pursue an online course? 

  • What is the biggest challenge faced while doing a course?

Step 3: Tap “I’m excited! Let’s do it” on the screen.

Step 4: Set your learning goal/hours you wish to spend on the course.

Step 5: Your student ID will be generated for which you will be required to enter your email, name and your mobile number.

Step 6: Set up your password. Enter your age, gender and educational goal. Click on “Complete Registration.”

Step 7: Enter your payment information (Amazon pay or card) and proceed with learning.

How it helps

Being an actor or a theatre artist involves just a similar amount of expertise as any other profession. Besides, these professions are where a person keeps on learning his entire life and refines with age. Bringing out the emotions of a character and driving the audience to feel the same could be a tough nut to crack. When the foundational learning is shaky, it could hamper an illustrious career in acting or theatre.

Diploma in Acting and Theatre Certification Course provides that sturdy foundation to learners where they learn much more than what appears on the face of it. From controlling their voice and breath to learning about scientific aspects like corpsing, communion, etc. students learn everything which brings them to par with regular university students. 

Not only students but also working millennials having an interest in the field and wishing to take it seriously can take up this course since this is self-paced and there are no commitment requirements. Diploma in Acting and Theatre certification benefits also include a globally recognised certification which would add up to the profile of the learner and help him gain international acknowledgement for his skills.

FAQs

Who do I contact for queries related to the course ?

Though there is no chat support to solve your queries, you can email your questions to the support team. The issues will be addressed within 1-2 days.

What benefits are available with the free trial ?

When students opt for free trials they can watch the course recordings and also attend the webinars.

How are the lectures conducted ?

Lectures are live-streamed. In case a candidate misses a particular lecture, they can access the recordings anytime. 

Can class recordings for Diploma in Acting and Theatre programme be downloaded ?

Class recordings can’t be downloaded as a result of copyright constraints.

How many courses can a student enroll in ?

There is no specific limit mentioned by the course provider. However, students can enroll for approximately 100 courses.

Is the certificate shareable on Linkedin and other portals ?

Yes, students can share the PDF or the link of their diploma on LinkedIn as well as many recruiting websites.

How to take the final assignment ?

Once the learner has logged in, he needs to go to the assignments tab, click on the final assignment option when it is unlocked.

Can assignments in Diploma in Acting and Theatre training be retaken ?

Assignments are just for practice so they can be retaken multiple times. However, the final assessment can only be re-taken once and that is graded for certification.

What is the duration of the classes ?

Each class is ideally one hour long but the duration may change for different topics.

What is the deadline to take the final examination ?

There is no specific deadline. However, it is recommended to take the exam before access to Diploma in Acting and Theatre course expires.

Do candidates need to renew their subscription ?

Diploma in Acting and Theatre course renewal details can be accessed on the course URL.

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