I need to make my permanent Career In Acting-Modelling,So what Exams do i have to take,if any ? & Which Acting School or Institution to Join
Hello Priyank Raj Soni,
Scope of a career in modelling:
Modelling today has become the most sought-after career option for youngsters in India. Modelling today is one of the most thrilling as well as the most lucrative profession, it attracts males and females equally. With the upsurge in the ad and the fashion industry there has been a huge demand for new faces in the field.
Modelling no doubt has a lot of benefits, from meeting people of various classes, to being a highly paid job once established. However, it involves a lot of hard work, dedication and perseverance in order to be successful in this field. It is a highly competitive and short-lived career.
Perks of becoming a model:
- Modelling is amongst one of the most heavily paid jobs in the world. The pay package is on a part of the deal which attracts most of the youngsters.
- Along with the pay package you also get to meet a lot of top notch people, this adds to your social circle and global connect which is very important in today's times.
- As a model you are a face which the crowd knows. Many people like this job because of the publicity and popularity they gain out of this.
- Modelling is a global job and thus you get to travel a lot, both domestically and internationally. On the top of it, most of your travel expenses are paid by the company you are representing.
How to become a model?
- Dedication - You should have dedication to be a model. You should be highly interested in the field with a love for the camera.
- Looks - Modelling is mostly about looks and how you carry yourself. In order to become successful, you should have a pleasing personality and a fit figure.
- Confidence - You should be confident about meeting new people and making worth-while connections. Along with it you should be confident about wearing all types of clothing and carrying yourself with ease.
- Skill - You should be skilled at facing the camera with ease. You should be skilled at expressing yourself through your face.
Renown colleges for acting and modelling in India are:
Elite School of Modelling, Delhi
Elite School of Modelling, Mumbai
Elite School of Modelling, Bangalore
Polytechnic for Women, New Delhi
Glitz Modelling, New Delhi
Platinum Models Inc. by Rony Kaula, New Delhi
Face1 by Mehr Jesia, Mumbai
YSG Worldwide Model and Promotions Co., Mumbai
Ozone Models Management by Ashok Shetty, Mumbai
The Tina Factor by Tina Shah, New Delhi
R.K. Films and Media Academy, Delhi
AAFT - Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida
ICE - Balaji - Institute of Creative Excellence, Mumbai
Centre for Research in Art of Film and Television (CRAFT Rohini), Delhi
Peral Academy, Delhi
Kalapurnam Institute, Ahmedabad
Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadoupur, Ambala
Aimfill International, Bangalore
International Institute of Acting and Modeling, Kolkata
FIMA - Frankfinn Institute of Modeling and Acting, Delhi
Padarpan Films and Theater INstitue, Delhi
National College of Media and Communication, Chennai
Indian Film and Media Institute (IFMI), Mumbai
NAM Institute of Professional Studies, Delhi
Meyhar Bhasin Academy, Delhi
Institute of Creative Excellence, Chandigarh
OXL School of Acting and Multimedia, Amritsar
Aimfill International, Vishakhapatnam
Design Solution Institute of Fashion Designing, Indore
Eligibility:
There is no eligibility criteria which one needs to follow in order to get into these courses. After your 12th you can directly get into this profession. However, it is suggested that before getting into this career line you have an education or degree in another programme as a back up option. So that during the off modelling season or during the struggling periods of your career, you have a source of income.
You can begin with getting your portfolio made by top agencies like INEGA Models, AURAA Models, TOABH Talent Management, ALAN Modelling Agency etc., with this portfolio you can then apply to contests sponsored by clothing lines, magazines, cosmetic companies etc. or approach reputed modelling agencies.
All the best!
I hope this helps!
Do revert back in case of any doubts.
hello priyank raj soni,
i think there is no such a entrance exams for modelling or acting.but some acting schools/institutes may conduct any entrance tests to check your acting ability.
there is no educational qualification is needed for this profession.the first and foremost skill you need to have is you should pose yourself in a best manner for photography.because this profession's first step is portfolio and there is no such a standard institutions for this profession.but some top and prestigious institutes are there,please refer the following list:
- Barry john acting studio,mumbai
- FTII pune
- institute of creative excellence, mumbai
- NSD,delhi
- anupam kher's actor prepares,mumbai
- whistling woods international
- AAFT
- ZIMA,mumbai
- R K flims and media acadmey
- delhi flim institute
- RSACE
all the best!!
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Thank you!!!:)