Post Graduate Diploma in Acting

Acting course provides a comprehensive foundation for aspiring actors. Students learn script analysis, audition techniques, scene study, and character development through different acting methodology with a focus on the unique demands of acting for the camera. Through hands-on experience and expert guidance, with workshops and interactions actors gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the film industry.

The course brings out the true potential of a talented and dedicated student, makes him adaptable to the technicalities of film shooting and hence to pursue a career as a professional Actor. It explores the range of Acting for Film. The Stanslavisky ‘system’ acts as fundamental of Acting practice and students are introduced to later approaches like Michael Chekhov and Strasberg‘s method as well.
Vocal and physical training with specialist skill tutors supported by improvisation sessions throughout the training provide the flexibility, technique and versatility to excel in any performance forms. Coordinated exercises with other departments viz. Direction, Cinematography, and Audio provide the flexibility to modify the programme according to the requirement of the student.
Physical training sessions enables the actor to enrich flexibility and adaptability in acting. Projects attached with workshops wherever possible in each semester helps a student to work productively.
Semester end projects equip the student to be more contusive with technically created cinematic environments.
Directors, Actors, writers, Artists and Performers, provide professional insights from their own experiences and allow opportunities for the students to develop links to profession throughout their training. The three years of unique and personal training with outstanding facilities enables one for a sustainable and varied career.

Department of Acting

Course Duration

3 Years

No of seats

10 Seats

Eligibility

Degree from a University in India, approved by UGC/Government of Kerala

Course Info

Course Overview

Acting for Film is a comprehensive course designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the film industry. The course focuses on the unique demands of acting for the camera and provides students with hands-on experience in front of the camera.

Course Objectives

The course aims to develop a deeper understanding of the acting process and its application in film.
Students will learn how to analyze scripts and prepare for auditions, understand how to work with directors, cinematographers, and other crew members, develop skills in improvisation, scene study, and character development, and learn how to adapt to different film genres, styles, and formats.

Course Outline

The course is divided into six semesters starting with an introduction to acting for film, covering the basics of the film medium and the role of the actor. It focuses on script analysis and audition techniques. It explores scene study and character development, showing students how to break
down scenes and analyze character motivations. It covers working with the camera, teaching students how to understand camera angles, lighting, and movement through skilled workshops. It introduces improvisation and physicality, developing students for screen acting. It examines film
genres and styles, teaching students how to adapt to different genres and styles.

Course Format

Classes will be held on specific days and times, with each class lasting a certain number of hours.
Students will participate in lectures, discussions, and practical exercises.

Assessment

Student assessment will be based on participation and attendance, practical exercises and scene work, written assignments and reflections, and a final project.

The course is designed for aspiring actors and filmmakers, and students interested in film.

Core Features of Course

Advanced Facilities

Core Features of Course

The course incorporates national and regional cultural diversity, emphasizing an inner understanding of the body through awareness and attention.
It uniquely focuses on blending regional and international performance forms, creating a pathway to realistic acting styles.
Training primarily centers on the Stanislavski System of Acting and the Michael Chekhov Technique.
Students gain foundational knowledge of filmmaking disciplines, including Cinematography, Editing, Audiography, Animation and VFX, Direction, and Screenplay Writing.
This multidisciplinary approach enriches their understanding of cinema as a holistic art form.
Semester-end projects, such as the mise-en-scène exercise, dialogue exercise, and acting diploma program, provide students with a technically equipped cinematic environment. Dialogue exercises prepare the actor to enhance the quality of dialogue through voice, speech, dialect, and diction. Mise-en-scene exercises enables the actor to sustain on a particular emotion according to the duration of the take. The final acting diploma is the culmination and application of actors learning skills. The final acting diploma project equips the students to build any character roles with precision and strength, making him fit for any industry standards.
Students actively engage in continuity film projects, scripting, directing, editing, and experimenting with technical aspects such as audiography, animation, and VFX.
Opportunities to participate in lighting exercises, ADR, dubbing, sync sound recording using advanced equipment ensure technical proficiency.
Acting students collaborate with peers from other departments on combined projects and workshops as interdisciplinary exercises.
They actively participate in Direction students’ projects and Cinematography students’ practical exercises, fostering teamwork and creativity.
The institute facilitates interactions with eminent directors and actors through the Master in Residency program.
Workshops and masterclasses with experts from India and abroad provide exposure to diverse acting methodologies and filmmaking practices.
Facilities like a spacious wooden-floor studio, advanced lighting setups, department offer a realistic, industry-standard training environment.
Practical exercises with professional-grade film cameras, makeup assistance, and sync sound facilities simulate real-world film shooting scenarios.
By graduation, students are equipped with the skills and experience necessary to navigate diverse challenges in the acting and filmmaking industries.

Advanced Facilities

"The Performance Pavilion"
A 6,255 sq. ft. purpose-built facility with a premium wooden floor serves as the acting studio floor, designed to inspire creativity and support artistic excellence.
Key Features and Facilities
Expansive Wooden Flooring: Ideal for performances, physical demonstrations, rehearsals and practice sessions, providing a professional and aesthetic touch.
Advanced Lighting System: 40 high-quality PAR cans paired with a 72-channel lighting console for dynamic and immersive stage lighting.
Multi-functional Space: Suitable for theatrical performances, acting workshops, physical training, and stagecraft demonstrations.
Make-up Room: A fully equipped make-up room with mirrors and light-up features, providing the perfect space for pre-performance preparation and screen makeup and costume workshop.
Classroom Theater: A dedicated theater space with a 5.1 surround sound system, ideal for small-scale performances, lectures, or film screenings.