HD in Theatre Arts - Acting For Stage And Screen is a higher diploma in Performing Arts programme taught at Canadore College in North Bay, Canada. The programme runs for 3 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 16,014 per year (CAD 2,775 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Higher Diploma
Field:Performing Arts
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 2,775 / year
International tuition: CAD 16,014 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Upcoming Intake: Fall 2026: College Drive – North Bay Learn the tools of the trade necessary to be successful in theatre, film and television in this fast-paced program. Train under the guidance of professionals currently working in industry, and to engage with local film productions, and act in Digital Cinematography student movies. This three-year program culminates with Theatre Canadore, a graduate contemporary theatre company where graduates have the opportunity to perform in one or more live productions. Acting for Stage and Screen is an ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists) certified program. Graduating students are eligible for their first ACTRA credit upon graduation.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Domestic applicants need an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including Grade 12 English at the College or University level (ENG4C or ENG4U), plus a mandatory interview and audition. International applicants need a senior-level education equivalent to the Ontario standard plus proof of English proficiency; the programme page defers to Canadore's institution-wide scale for Certificate/Diploma/Advanced Diploma programs: Canadore's English proficiency requirement for Certificate/Diploma/Advanced Diploma programs (test taken within two years of application): IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 4.0 overall, no section below 4 (tests from 21 Jan 2026 onward); PTE Academic 53, no section below 47; Duolingo English Test 110, no band below 95; CELPIP 7; Cambridge English 169+; Oxford ELLT 6.0; or CEFR B2. No other admission conditions (work experience, age, etc.) are stated on the programme page.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply through OntarioColleges.ca: for programs starting in Fall 2027 the equal consideration date is 1 February 2027; Canadore states applicants may apply at any time, with the deposit for accepted Winter 2027 offers due 16 November 2026 and term tuition due 30 November 2026. Canadore's own how-to-apply page separately cites a generic, undated "applications open November 1 / competitive consideration date February 1 for Fall term, October 1 for Winter term" notice that names no specific cycle year, so its October 1 figure is not confirmed as the Winter 2027 deadline. International applicants apply through Canadore's international portal and are assessed on a rolling basis, with programs closing early once capacity is reached; no fixed international opening or closing date is published, and payment deadlines appear only on the individual letter of admission. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
