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

ACT Cape Town (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

Programme overview

The Higher Certificate in Acting for Film (NQF 5, 125 credits) concentrates on building a solid foundation in the craft of acting through exercises, technique, theory and performance practice. The year culminates in a film shoot showcased at Graduation. It is the first year of ACT Cape Town's two-year acting for film program.

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

Sixteen modules including Introduction to Acting I and II, Meisner technique, Acting for Film, Finding Emotional Truth, Auditioning, English and American accent training, Character Creation, Live Performance, Improvisation, Movement, Voice Production and Presenting for Camera.

Career pathways

Film, television, commercial, stage, web series and voice-over actor; television or radio presenter.

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Application information

Entry requirements

South African National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent NQF 4 qualification with proficiency in English and a propensity for creative expression, plus an audition before the College Director (2-3 minute monologue and cold read). RPL available from age 23.

ZAR 127,320 a year (2027). 2027 total course fee for the year, all-inclusive (course fee R114 588 plus 10% enrolment fee R12 732). Excludes the R2 500 RPL processing fee where applicable. 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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