Why Earn a Degree in Film, Television and Theatre Acting?
Entering the field of acting takes training and skills in order to act successfully. Learning the techniques needed to fully inhabit a role and successfully portray a person for stage or screen is important. These are the skills and abilities that teachers in this field convey to students. It takes different methods to act on stage than on film or TV and this diploma will teach the students the skill set needed for each.
Career Possibilities
Film, Television and Theatre Acting Occupational Outlook
Those entering the field of acting can expect to see average job growth (about 9-17%) from now until the year 2014 (BLS). This field is very competitive and there is generally more actors vying for jobs than the number of available jobs.
Film, Television and Theatre Acting Salary Information
Salary.com, www.salary.com, indicates that actors can earn between $30,737 and $65,843 per year. Of course it can also depend on the level the student achieves and there can be salary differences dependent upon whether or not the student acts on stage or in film or television. Stage managers can earn between $17,529 and $40,229 per year. An extra on a movie or television show earns a salary between $18,764 and $41,174 per year.
Degree Specifics
Coursework for Film, Television and Theatre Acting
In order for a student to earn a Film, Television and Theatre Acting Diploma, a student must take courses that teach them acting techniques. Some of the classes involved include:
- acting methods
- acting for stage
- acting for film
- acting for television
- character development
- stage combat
- stage management
- movement for stage
- voice training
- voice projection
- musical theatre
Skills Learned in Film, Television and Theatre Acting
Once a student earns this diploma, he or she will have the skills needed to act in film, television and on stage. The skills acquired during the course of this diploma may include:
- character development
- stage acting
- film acting
- television acting
- acting methodology
- voice skills
- stage combat abilities
