Curriculum

The Acting Program at AIPA is a two-year conservatory-style course for adults (18+). Integrating principles of realism with various acting methodologies such as movement, voice and physical theatre, the program aims to professionally train actors for careers on stage, in TV, or in film across the Middle East.


The curriculum of the Acting Program is structured within a term-by-term basis, providing participants the opportunity to complete all two years at once, or complete individual terms across a longer period of time. In order to graduate from the program, actors will have completed all six terms sequentially.



First Year

  • Term I

    The Actor’s Process (56 hours)


    The Actor’s Process is the foundational course of the Acting Program and focuses on fundamental acting techniques while centering on the concept of self-awareness as the basis.


    Movement and Voice (16 hours)


    The Movement & Voice course empowers actors to harness their full potential by thoroughly exploring the body and voice as essential tools for emotional expression and performance. 


  • Term II

     Realism & Scene Study (56 hours)


    In Realism & Scene Study, Actors will continue to explore the foundational principles of acting through an integration of theoretical learning, practical exercises and performance opportunities. Actors will gain a deeper understanding of their craft and develop the skills necessary to create authentic, compelling and dynamic characters. 


    Movement and Voice (24 hours)


    The Movement & Voice course empowers actors to harness their full potential by thoroughly exploring the body and voice as essential tools for emotional expression and performance. 

  • Summer Term

    The Summer Term will run as a series of Masterclass Workshops led by guest artists and industry professionals.


Second Year

  • Term I

    Comedy & Improv


    Character, Emotion & Energy (Scene Study)


  • Term II

    The Classics - Dialect, Style & Context


    Acting for Film & TV


    Industry Preparation


  • Summer Term

    Masterclasses & Workshops 


    Summer Production


*This program is subject to adjustment with ongoing curriculum development

Weekly Requirement


In Term I, students are required to attend two weekly sessions for The Actor’s Process (3.5 hours) and a weekly session for Movement and Voice (1 hour).


In Term II, students will be required to attend two weekly sessions for Realism - Scene Study and a weekly session for Movement and Voice.

Schedule

TERM I

24/Sep/2024 - 25/Jan/2025


Saturday:

11:00 AM -12:00 PM: Movement and Voice

12:15 PM - 1:45 PM: The Actor’s Process


Tuesday :

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM: The Actor’s Process

TERM II

4/Feb/2025 - 31/May/2025


Saturday:

TBD: Realism and Scene Study

TBD: Movement and Voice


Tuesday:

TBD:  Realism and Scene Study



* Schedule is subject to change, dependant on participant availability