Diploma in Drama (Screen Acting)

A comprehensive two-year diploma programme in screen acting with a focus on voice, body, imagination, performance, and collaboration to prepare students for careers in film and television.

NZ$21,415

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NZQA Level 6 Certification

Study Level

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

South Seas Film School, Auckland

It will take a total of 2 years

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Develop core acting techniques for screen

Build a solid foundation in voice, physical, and imaginative skills to perform effectively for film and television.

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Professional practice through on-set and live performance experience

Gain confidence and familiarity with the technical and collaborative aspects of on-screen acting.

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Specialise through advanced workshops

Refine specialist skills such as accent work, voice overs, motion capture, and tailored personal development in small groups.

What You're Signing Up For

This intensive two-year NZQA Level 6 diploma offers in-depth training in drama, focused specifically on screen acting. Students will develop their acting toolbox—including voice, physicality, imagination, and collaboration—through rigorous physical and vocal training, on-set practice, technical workshops, and live performances. The programme includes opportunities to work with industry mentors, collaborative projects, specialist workshops (such as accent development, motion capture, and voice-overs), and culminates in a professional showcase. Graduates are prepared to enter the screen industry as actors, collaborators, and creatives.

Course Content

  • Voice, body, and imagination training
  • Collaboration and industry networking skills
  • Physical and vocal training
  • Screen performance techniques and on-set practice
  • Text analysis and self-reflection
  • Audition and self-taping techniques
  • Workshops in accent development, voice overs, and motion capture
  • Project development and collaboration with industry professionals
  • Professional showcase creation and performance

What you need to know first

All applicants must complete the course application form and written requirements

Suitability determined by audition workshop and possible interview

Submission of CV (work or performance) and headshot prior to audition

International applicants must be 18 or older

International students must demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to IELTS (Academic) Level 6

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Film

  • Television

  • Performing Arts

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Screen actor

  • Performer for film and television

  • Voice-over artist

  • Motion capture performer

  • Collaborator in creative industries