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Advanced Certificate in Acting for Film at ACT Cape Town (Pty) Ltd

ACT Cape Town (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

Programme overview

The Advanced Certificate in Acting for Film (NQF 6, 120 credits) consolidates and refines the acting techniques learnt in the Higher Certificate while broadening the skills base needed in the industry. It has an increased focus on project-based learning and culminates in a Film Showcase at Graduation.

Duration: 1 year (4 terms, 1 February - 19 November 2027)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: February  |  Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Thirteen modules including Character Creation II, Voice Production and Oral Interpretation II, Acting for Film Style and Genre, The Method, Meisner II, Monologues on Camera, Production II, Presenting for Camera II, Improvisation II, Movement II and Auditioning II.

Career pathways

Film, television, commercial, stage, web series and voice-over actor; the curriculum also opens possibilities in directing, writing and producing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The ACT Higher Certificate in Acting for Film or the equivalent in formal acting training and/or industry experience, plus an audition before the College Director (2-4 minute monologue for camera and cold read); current ACT Higher Certificate graduates need not audition.

ZAR 130,416 a year (2027). 2027 total course fee for the year, all-inclusive (course fee R117 374 plus 10% enrolment fee R13 042). Source

Annual intake: the 2027 academic year starts on 1 February 2027. Terms for 2027: Term 1 1 February - 19 March; Term 2 5 April - 25 June; Term 3 19 July - 17 September; Term 4 4 October - 19 November; graduation 6 December 2027.

Applicants complete the 2027 full-time application form and audition; the enrolment fee (10% of the total course fee) and a signed enrolment contract secure the place. Early bird payment is due on or before 30 November 2026.

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