Victoria Academy of Dramatic Arts is a post-secondary institution in Victoria, BC that trains actors for film, TV, and theatre careers.
The Victoria Academy of Dramatic Arts (VADArts) is a fully accredited post-secondary institution in Victoria, BC that trains actors for careers in film, TV, and theatre. It is the only school of its type on Vancouver Island. The college is located at 841 Fisgard St., Victoria, BC V8W 1R9, in downtown Victoria, the coastal capital city of British Columbia on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. The college acknowledges the Lekwungen-speaking peoples (Songhees and Esquimalt Nations) on whose traditional territory it stands.
The full-time Acting for Film & TV diploma is an intensive, foundational program that runs from September to May. The Acting for Film & TV Career Training Program is a full-time, 8-month intensive acting development program, designated by the provincial and federal governments and approved by StudentAid BC. Graduates receive a diploma, professional headshot, demo reel, and CV. Voice and Speech training follows the Kirsten Linklater/Patsy Rodenburg traditions and includes an introduction to Shakespeare in Term II. Students can audit classes such as Scene Study, Voice and Speech, and Meisner Approach for free before enrolling.
A second-year Actors Intensive: Working with Directors program is offered for graduates of the Acting for Film & TV program or actors with 800+ hours of training. The school also offers part-time classes, workshops, and private coaching for actors preparing for auditions with casting directors and agents.
Admission includes an audition and interview with VADArts faculty, along with a literacy test during the interview that assesses English proficiency through reading aloud. Tuition for the full-time Acting for Film & TV diploma is C$13,500 CDN (+GST) for domestic students and C$16,700 (+GST) for international students.
The college is designated by the Designated B.C. Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit. The Shield Design mark is a certification mark owned by the Government of British Columbia and used under licence.