We aim to prepare you for industry as an actor by giving you a strong foundation as a performer. Learn and develop:

• Acting technique
• On-camera confidence
• Theatrical performance skills
• Vocal technique
• Script analysis
• Cultural history of performance, theatre, and film genres
• Knowledge of industry etiquette and how to conduct yourself as a professional performer
• An understanding of how to promote yourself as an actor, and how to prepare for auditions
• Important personal disciplines and how to prepare yourself for performance
• Much more!

You will also refine important soft skills needed in every workplace: 

• communication skills, 
• creative thinking skills, 
• empathy, 
• collaborative skills, 
• relational skills, 
• and more. 

Funding your study is an important consideration when you are thinking about becoming a student of acting.  Here are some important things to consider:

• Tuition fees. Have you saved enough? Or would you like to take out a student loan? Contact a relevant financial institution to see whether you are eligible for a student loan for your acting course. Generally, you need to have had a job for six months to be eligible. 
•  Government payments. If you are eligible for Austudy, Abstudy or Youth Allowance, you will be able to get this for the Certificate IV in Acting. Unfortunately these payments are not available for the Advanced Diploma course. However, depending on your income, you may be eligible for other government payments such as rent assistance. Contact Services Australia to find out more. ​
• Scholarships. Unfortunately we are not yet in a position to provide scholarship options.
• Working. Many students have part-time jobs while studying. Full-time study is equivalent to around three days per week and may include some evening study. You will need approximately 10 hours of time outside of work and study to learn dialogue, prepare for acting classes, complete research tasks and assessments. Make sure you know what your timetable is before you commit to a job that conflicts with classes. 
• Family Support. Will your family help you with your tuition fees for acting school?

At Hand to Hand Academy, we have payment plans so you need not pay all fees upfront. Contact our office to find out more.

Graduates of acting programs are working not only in arts and entertainment, but also across a range of other fields. There are so many ways to use your acting skills! Graduates with professional actor training may find it supports work in:

• Theatrical productions, as actors
• Theatrical productions, directing, backstage, behind-the-scenes, producing and design 
• Film and TV, as actors
• Film and TV, as filmmakers, writers, directors, videographers and cinematographers, casting, and more
• Radio and podcasting
• Museums and public buildings, as tour guides
• Educational and corporate role playing for training purposes
• Children's entertainment
• Teaching, in schools and with drama organisations like Perform Australia
• Arts administration
• Their own businesses
• Government agencies and the public service
• The Defence Forces.