ACTT TODAY

The Actors College of Theatre and Television is a driving force in developing an Australian acting training system that supports an actor on any stage or screen to sustain a career. All training programs are designed to enable graduates to develop autonomy in their individual process, skills in their chosen field and commitment to excellence that will fuel and drive their passion.

Graduates have made significant contributions to the vitality and professional standards of the performing arts community in Australia and overseas through their performance and also through using their initiative to create their own work opportunities. Dedicated students join their ‘tribe’ at ACTT and discover their own ‘voice’ as they learn from some of the world’s leading industry practitioners. The unique culture at ACTT supports collaboration and individual excellence within both the student and teaching community. This has attracted professional teaching artists from around the world to ACTT to contribute to the most exciting performing arts college in Australia. 2007 marked a new phase with the launch of ACTT’s Cleveland Street Theatre, a professional performing arts venue that boasts a 140 seat theatre and an additional seven studios. Located on a second campus, this versatile theatre space adds to the experience of all ACTT students as well as promising an exciting future for independent theatre.

ACTT offers courses that lead to qualifications at Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma levels in Stage and Screen Acting, Music Theatre and Technical Production. The ACTT team invest time and skill to identify the existing strengths and abilities of every individual, to ensure their course of study is the pathway to a successful and sustainable career. The combined expertise and dedication at ACTT ensures all students receive the very best training available in an atmosphere that balances support with challenge to allow students to reach beyond their potential. Within this publication you will find an overview of all the programs available and background information that gives you a taste of the many possibilities that exist at ACTT. More detailed information about each course is also available separately.

ACTT Philosophy

The ACTT System.
Dynamic, deep and powerful.
Simply extraordinary.

All programs at ACTT are exclusively designed to support and challenge students to create successful careers as actors, music theatre performers, stage managers and lighting and sound operators. At ACTT, we believe in the power of skills that are developed in a systematic way to support creativity, artistic freedom and sustainable careers.


Message from the Director

History

In Brief

The ACTT Advantage

 

 

 

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The Actors College of Theatre and Television (ACTT) was established in the newly restored St Laurence Arts Centre at 505 Pitt Street, Sydney. Founded by Director, Lesley Watson, with support form a number of professional actors and about 30 part-time students, ACTT began to develop full-time and part-time courses which met both student needs and aligned clearly with the trends and standards expected in the acting profession.

In its 15 year history, ACTT developments have led to the national accreditation of Australia's most innovative performing arts training programs. These range from Certificate III level courses through to the Advanced Diploma of Arts in Stage and Screen Acting. There is extensive interest in these courses from many countries around the world, and ACTT enrolled its first overseas student, from Brazil, in the Advanced Diploma course in 2002, with increasing numbers from all around the world in subsequent years.

ACTT was established in 1992 by its founder and Director, Lesley Watson. Since then, ACTT has grown to be Australia’s leading, independent, specialist school of performance studies offering accredited qualifications that are nationally, and internationally, recognised.

Located in Sydney, Australia, conveniently next to Central Station, ACTT conducts accredited, full-time courses in acting, musical theatre and technical production, and an extensive range of accredited and recreational part-time performing arts courses (from introductory acting to advanced acting, screen acting and specialist workshops such as comedy and accents).

ACTT is also the leading provider of a one-year part-time acting course for young people, aged 14 to 18 years. ACTIVATE is recognised as excellent actor training both to prepare for further tertiary training or for gaining personal development benefits such as confidence, presentation and communication skills.

>The ACTT Advantage

WHERE YOU STUDY IS IMPORTANT. AT EVERY COURSE LEVEL,
WE HELP STUDENTS BECOME SKILLED, VERSATILE AND
EMPOWERED TO CREATE THEIR OWN FUTURE.

FLEXIBLE CHOICES
Courses start at Certificate III level
through to Advanced Diploma
and a degree pathway exists for
acting graduates. A range of short
courses are also available.

INDUSTRY RECOGNISED
& ACCREDITED COURSES
Accredited courses ensure the
quality assurance standards you
expect and provide the industry
recognised qualifications you need.

EXTRAORDINARY TEACHING
Highly professional tutors, actively
involved in the industry, combine
with a cutting-edge curriculum
to ensure all students discover
their power and confidence as
performers.

FULLY MOUNTED STAGE
PRODUCTIONS
Acting and music theatre
students perform in fully staged
productions to learn how to work
in a professional environment.
Technical students have the
opportunity to also work with
other companies to broaden their
experience.

SCREEN SUPPORT
ACTT’s acting courses include
major screen acting training
components, and our Advanced
Diploma acting students produce a
showreel that has been recognised
as the best in Australia.

INTERNATIONAL
ACTT has an international
presence in the performing arts
industry, many of the courses are
open to international students
who contribute to a stimulating
learning environment.

AFFORDABLE
All full-time courses are approved
for Austudy, Youth Allowance
and some for student bank
loans. During 2008, Fee-Help for
vocational courses will apply to
the three year course.

GREAT LOCATION
Two great central Sydney
campuses in beautiful heritage
buildings with timber floors
and high ceilings along with a
professional theatre space provide
the ideal environment for creative
learning.

CREATE YOUR
OPPORTUNITIES
ACTT helps you develop the
confidence and tools to create your
own work and be in control of your
career. ACTT’s industry networks,
student and tutor partnerships and
strong alumni support opens up
opportunities