Acting

The candidates who pursue undergraduate or postgraduate courses in Theatre and Acting have to complete Actor Preparation Training which is an essential part of their curriculum. The lessons taught under this area are as follows:

• Physical Movements
• Face Expression Exercise
• Stages of Hand and Leg Movement
• Acting Movement
• Stage Acting

Various jobs options for graduates in Theatre Arts are in the field of Performing Arts are manifold and also offer exciting remuneration of around INR 3-7 LPA. Some of these job profiles include:

• Movie Director
• Playwright
• Set and Costume Designer
• Professional Stage Manager
• Drama Therapy
• Theatre Education

Candidates can pursue various diploma courses in theatre and acting after 12th. Some of the Diploma courses are Diploma in acting, direction, dramatic arts, screenwriting etc. Candidates can pursue these courses either online which is a short-term course or pursue full-time undergraduate degree from recognised colleges and universities. Some colleges require candidates to appear in entrance examinations in order to be eligible for Bachelor's programme. They must also produce their Class 10th and 12th certificates in order to finalise their admission in their desired college.

Many candidates after completing their formal training in Theatre from India choose to learn it from top institutes outside India. Some of these institutes are as follows:

• Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, UK
• National Institute of Dramatic Art, Australia
• Tisch School of the Arts, USA
• Juilliard School, USA
• Guildhall School of Music & Drama, UK
• Oxford School of Drama, UK
• California Institute of the Arts, USA

Some of the popular courses offered in online mode includes various certification and Diploma course which is of 6-12 months of duration. Some of these courses are free and some charge an amount for the certification. The courses are as follows:

• Music and Theatre Arts by NMIMS
• Music and Theatre Arts by MIT
• Shakespeare: Print and Performance Course by Futurelearn
• Theatre Acting Drama by GAALC.In

Some of the top acting schools in India includes the private schools and training institutes run by top artists and actors who good amount of experience in the field of theatre and cinema. Some of these institutes includes:

• Anupam Kher's School of Acting
• Indira Group of Institutes, Pune
• Natchathirapattara, Chennai
• Skywalk Acting Institute, New Delhi
• Kristal Academy, Ahmedabad
• Indian School of Film and Drama, Ranchi

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Applicant pursuing M.Sc. in Film Making at MIT School of Film and Theatre, ADT University should be a bachelor degree holder in any discipline or equivalent. Further they should clear the entrance tests held in the institute that are comprised of an online aptitude test, creative test and personal interview. Personal Interview tests the ability of the candidate to analyze himself/herself, the socio-political awareness, and his knowledge about cinema and culture. This broad selection process can prepare the students to meet all the requirements of the filmmaking world.

The average package for M.Sc. in Film Making students at MIT School of Film and Theatre, ADT University, is around INR 5,00,000 per annum. Graduates well-equipped with practically as well as industry knowledge make pretty competitive film and television sectors. Placement cell actively collaborates with the different production houses and media companies to get job opportunities for the students. Still, though, the average package reflects what one could count on earning. But actual salaries will vary with individual talent, specialisation and industry demand at time of graduation.