The Professional Actor Diploma
Start YOUR career in Acting today!
Diploma Learning Objective
Successful graduates will be able to dissect and identify the structural elements of a script. They will be able to access variations on command through grounded performances and presence exercises. They will have greater control of their body and voice so they can create different characters and sounds through the different physical resonators and positions. Students will be able set, measure, and reset short term and long-term goals to ensure ongoing creative and professional progress.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Professional Actor Diploma program is a state-of-the-art hybrid of classic, core acting techniques, emergent cutting-edge skills, and business training that prepare students for professional careers in live-action and voice over performance for film, television, commercials, animation, video games, podcasts, and other emergent media. These 6-months create the skills and knowledge required for a lifetime career.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for Story Institute programs, applicants must have a strong work ethic and an insatiable willingness to learn. Applicants will be interviewed by a Director or member of the school’s admissions team where they will have an opportunity to exhibit their ability to take direction and showcase their preparation abilities via a prepared audition piece and written or video essay based on assigned homework for the interview. This program requires applicants to have graduated from grade 12 (or equivalent) or being 19 years of age before the start of classes. Applicants must be able to pass the IELTS test with a minimum overall score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0 in each category for the Academic test.
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WHY STORY INSTITUTE?
We do things differently at our Vancouver acting school and that’s why we get different results.
As professional actors, we believe success is a habit and not a destination. Vancouver actors who train with Story Institute, find themselves repeating and exceeding the same levels of success as their coaches.
EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE!
Book your Professional Accredited Acting Course in Vancouver or Prince George today!
– Small class sizes for incredible 1-on-1 instruction
– Your Coaches are all working Actors, Writers, Directors, Series regulars
– FREE Lifetime membership. Additional training, guidance, whatever you need for the rest of your career!
– Most cost effective acting diploma program in the city – Our graduates get BOOKED on top shows!
– FREE Studio Access during study and after graduation – professional quality voice and on-camera auditions
– Diploma programs offer knowledge, skills, and materials to get an agent immediately after graduation
– Professional voice-over demo and on-camera demo to showcase your skills after graduating
– More than just an acting program! Practical steps for the craft, and the business, to ensure every audition is delivered with success!
Learn from Acting Professionals
NEXT DIPLOMA start date:
July 2nd & Oct 1st, 2024
DIPLOMA COURSE SCHEDULE
TERM 1 – 12 WEEKS
Career Planning – Creating Successful Habits | Personal Budgeting | Casting Process | Unions | Agents | Social Media | Industry Guest Speakers | Creating Your Own Work
Improv – Accepting Offers | Committing | Conflict | Subtext | Audition vs Performance | Active Listening | Raising the Stakes | Environment
Voice Over – Finding Your Voices | Expanding Your Range | Vocal Care | 8 Tones of Selling | Walla | Narration | Taking Direction | Personalizations
Scene Study – Grounding | Goals | Identifying Beats | Emotional Accessibility | Goals | Results & Emotions | Relationships | Character Building
Audition – Goals | Results | Emotions | Assertions | Tactics & Obstacles | Personalizations | Relationships | The Types of Time
TERM 2 – 12 WEEKS
Career Planning – Headshots | Multiple Revenue Streams | Visas & Green Cards | Set Roles | Industry Guest Speakers | Agent Submission Prep | Show Reel Preparation | Actor Materials
Improv – Simplify & Specifiy | Primal Motivations | Taking Direction | Finding the Fun | Archetypes | Status | Animal Work | How to Build a Show
Voice Over – Voice matching | Working with Beeps | What’s Not on the Page | Expanding Range | Archetypes | Building a Home Studio | Multiple Revenue Streams | VO Demo Creation
Scene Study – Conflict | Emotional Change | Subtext | Creating Business | Animal Work | Moment Before | Finding the Fun | Performance
Audition – Character | Betrayed Expectations | Eyelines | Preparing Multiple Scenes | Research | What’s Not on the Page | Props & Wardrobe | Creating Your Demo
Student Reviews
I had the most incredible, memorable, and absolutely joyful time at Story Institute. My time here has been such an integral building block to my career and I am so glad that I decided to come here! The environment cultivated by Mr. Michael Coleman was incredibly welcoming and this space allowed me to unlock new levels of vulnerability and true authenticity. The teachers I had were amazing and I love them to death! Since then, I’ve had several profound opportunities at the beginning of my acting career, such as opportunities on Riverdale, Charmed, Lifetime TV , and FX Network, which have served as significant building blocks for the future! Nothing but pure love for the teachers, Michael Coleman, and my absolutely amazing experience here!"
Tristan Cabida
Student
"Great place to learn very friendly and open atmosphere I’ve learned so much since starting the 6 month program the teachers are great and very invested into the students future to strive for success."
Pat Betty
Student
"A great space to learn and experiment with your character. Very safe and comfortable environment to play and with a great, talented instructor. It's an all-inclusive school which takes a lot of the financial stress off of being an actor. The studio is conveniently located close to the Cambie Skytrain on West Broadway. Highly recommend."
JJ
Student
Financial Aid & Making Payments
At Story Institute, we believe that paying for quality, industry-ready education shouldn’t hurt! That’s why we keep our tuitions affordable and have instalment plans that work for you.
TAKING OUT A STUDENT LOAN: IS IT WORTH IT?
Most of us think that debt is a four-letter word because, well, technically it is! But as any good financial advisor will tell you, not all debt is created equal. And knowing the difference between good debt and bad debt can spell the difference between pursuing your dreams or putting them off until who knows when.
One of the top three reasons students across Canada postpone their education, sometimes indefinitely, is because they don’t want to be in debt when they graduate. That’s why its important to learn about all types of financial aid and how it can help to achieve your goals.
5 FACTS ABOUT STUDENT LOANS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR MIND AND GET YOUR DREAMS MOVING FASTER THAN YOU THINK:
Consumer debt is not the same thing as “Invest-in-your-future” debt: Bankers and financial advisors say investment debt is good debt because it’s revenue-generating.
Some provinces (including B.C.) now charge zero interest on provincial student loans.
You have 10 years to pay back your loan. And at way lower interest than a normal bank loan or credit card.
You don’t have to start paying back your loan until six months after you graduate. That’s right, you don’t have to make payments while you’re in full-time studies. What a relief!
You don’t have to start paying back your loan at all until you start making $25,000 a year.
STUDENT LINE OF CREDIT
Most major banks and credit unions allow you to apply online and we have found working with a bank you have an existing relationship is often the best strategy.
SAVINGS PLANS
Registered Educational Savings Plans (RESPs) are available for Story Institute students. We are a Designated Educational Institution (code: APUI) where you may redeem your RESP funding. Please contact your RESP provider or Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) for further information.
Revenue Canada’s Life Long Plan (LLP) allows Canadian residents to withdraw funds from Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs), without penalty, to fund education. The LLP allows you to withdraw up to $20,000, tax-free, from your RRSPs ($10,000 Annually) to finance full-time training or education for you or your spouse. You must first have a letter of acceptance to a full-time program from Story Institute to apply. There isn’t any interest on these loans from yourself but you will need to pay it back or you will be taxed on it. The expectation is approximately 10% of the amount borrowed to paid back each year..
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Alumni Success Stories
Story Institute Acting Students have been booked on these amazing shows. You can too!
