TV/FILM PERFORMANCE

Bachelor of Fine Arts degree now available!

Students have the option to choose from our 2 year Associate of Arts degree or our accelerated Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. With a schedule that allows students to complete six full-length semesters plus a summer term, the BFA degree was designed to be completed in three years.

This program is designed for actors who want to work in Television/Film, but need additional training and the connections to succeed. This is an ideal program for students looking to further their commercial TV/Film education. The Conservatory's TV/Film Performance program offers the opportunity to work with and learn from the biggest names in the industry. Taught by New York City's leading acting instructors, casting directors, and agents, our students can build the necessary skills to launch a stand-out career on-screen.

At the Norwalk Conservatory, we focus on harnessing and highlighting the individuality in each actor while connecting them to the industry’s best. We allow you to study while pursuing active projects. Our students graduate ready to book roles.

TV/Film Performance Curriculum
Three Year Bachelor of Fine Arts Program

Required Courses

  • Major Courses

    Acting for the Camera 1 (3 credits)

    Dance (1 credit)

    Editing 1 (1 credit)

    Scene Study 1 (2 credits)

    Voice & Speech 1 (1.5 credits)

    Voice Over 1 (1.5 credits)

    Yoga 1 (1 credit)

    Elective (1 credit)

    General Education

    Dramatic Text & Context 1 (3 credits)

    Intro to Life (3 credits)

    History of Theatre Styles 1 (2 credits)

  • Major Courses

    Acting for Commercials 1 (2 credits)

    Acting for the Camera 2 (3 credits)

    Editing 2 (1 credit)

    Stage Combat 1 (1 credit)

    Scene Study 2 (2 credits)

    Voice & Speech 2 (1.5 credits)

    Yoga 2 (1 credit)

    Elective (1 credit)

    General Education

    Fundamentals of Repetition (3 credits)

    Psychology 1 (3 credits)

  • Major Courses

    Acting for the Camera 3 (1.5 credits)

    Voiceover 2 (1.5 credits)

    Dance (1 credit)

    Voice & Speech 3 (1 credit)

    Digital Performance 1 (2 credits)

    Gymnastics (1 credit)

    General Education

    Art in Culture 1 (1 credit)

    English Composition 1 (3 Credits)

  • Major Courses

    Acting for the Camera 4 (3 credit)

    Character Development 1 (1 credit)

    Dance (1 credit)

    Elective (1 credit)

    Meisner 1 (3 credits)

    Scene Study 3 (2 credits)

    Yoga 3 (1 credit)

    General Education

    Neuroscience 1 (3 credits)

    Playwriting 1 (3 credits)

  • Major Courses

    Acting for the Camera 5 (3 credits)

    Gymnastics (1 credit)

    Meisner 2 (3 credits)

    Stage Combat 2 (1 credit)

    Elective (1 credit)

    Scene Study 4 (2 credits)

    Voice Over 3 (1.5 credit)

    General Education

    Business Skills 1 (3 credits)

    History of TV/Film 1 (3 credits)

  • Major Courses

    Acting for the Camera 6 (3 credits)

    Dance (1 credit)

    Yoga 4 (1 credit)

    Acting for Commercials 2 (2 credits)

    Stage Combat 3 (1 credit)

    Elective (1 credit)

    General Education

    Ethics 1 (3 credits)

    Screenwriting 1 (3 credits)

    Entrepreneurship 1 (3 credits)

  • Major Courses

    Showcase 1 (2 credits)

    Acting for the Camera 7 (3 credits)

    Scene Study 5 (2 credits)

    Yoga 5 (1 credit)

    Acting for the stage 1 (3 credits)

    Elective (1 credit)

    General Education

    Business Skills 2 (3 credits)

    Statistics 1 (3 credits)

TV/Film Performance Curriculum
Two Year Associate of Arts Program

Required Courses

  • Major Courses

    ACS1 Acting Styles 1 (2 credits)

    ACT-TV Acting for the Camera (3 credits)

    CHH Commercial Hip Hop (1 credit)

    EDT1 Editing 1 (1 credit)

    GYM Gymnastics (1 credit)

    IMP1 Improvisation 1 (2 credits)

    LAB1 Laban 1 (1.5 credits)

    SST Scene Study (2 credits)

    VAS1 Voice & Speech 1 (3 credits)

    VOV Voice Over (1.5 credits)

    YOG Yoga (1 credit)

    General Education

    BSK1 Business Skills 1 (1.5 credits)

    PLY1-TV Playwriting 1 (3 credits)

    PSY1 Psychology 1 (1 credit)

    TVF1 History of TV/Film 1 (3 credits)

  • Major Courses

    ACM1-TV Acting for Commercials 1 (2 credits)

    ACT-TV Acting for the Camera (3 credits)

    CHH Commercial Hip Hop (1 credit)

    EDT2 Editing 2 (1 credit)

    GYM Gymnastics (1 credit)

    MEI-TV Meisner (3 credits)

    SCB1 Stage Combat 1 (1 credit)

    SST Scene Study (2 credits)

    VAS2 Voice & Speech 2 (3 credits)

    VOV Voice Over (1.5 credits)

    YOG Yoga (1 credit)

    General Education

    BSK2 Business Skills 2 (1.5 credits)

    ENG1 English Composition I (3 credits)

  • Major Courses

    ACT-TV Acting for the Camera (3 credits)

    CDV1 Character Development 1 (2 credits)

    CHH Commercial Hip Hop (1 credit)

    GYM Gymnastics (1 credit)

    MEI-TV Meisner (3 credits)

    SST Scene Study (2 credits)

    TFA TV/Film Audition Technique (1.5 credits)

    VOV Voice Over (1.5 credits)

    YOG Yoga (1 credit)

    General Education

    NEU1 Neuroscience 1 (3 credits)

    SCR1 Screenwriting 1 (3 credits)

  • Major Courses

    ACT-TV Acting for the Camera (3 credits)

    CDV2 Character Development 2 (2 credits)

    CHH Commercial Hip Hop (1 credit)

    GYM Gymnastics (1 credit)

    MEI-TV Meisner (3 credits)

    SHW1 Showcase 1 (1.5 credits)

    SST Scene Study (2 credits)

    TFA TV/Film Audition Technique (1.5 credits)

    VOV Voice Over (1.5 credits)

    General Education

    ETH1 Ethics 1 (3 credits)

    SCR2 Screenwriting 2 (3 credits)

FAQs

How many students do you accept?

We accept 18 students per class.

What style of acting do you offer?

Our program is Meisner-based, however, the conservatory and its faculty recognize the importance of artist individuality. We offer an introductory approach to many styles based on text and movement.

How diverse is your program?

Our programs are extremely diverse. We accept students with varying ethnicities, religions, gender identities, sexualities, and disabilities into our programs. The Conservatory strives for our faculty to be as diverse as our student body.

What are your facilities like?

Our facilities include a variety of building types. From large dance studios to state-of-the-art recording studios, many of our facilities are used by professional arts businesses. The Conservatory also offers a large cyc wall for advertisement filming and our dormitories are within walking distance of all our buildings.

Are there any specific materials or equipment required for my major?

All requirements are communicated to students by Admissions during the enrollment process. The Director of Admissions meets with all Department Heads to ensure that all requirements are accurately communicated to prospective and incoming students. 

Are there performance opportunities?

Of course! Students in any semester are able and encouraged to audition for the MainStage musicals. We partner with the A1 Conference, allowing our students to audition for summer theatres across the country, annually.

Can I audition for professional shows while in school?

Yes! In fact, we encourage our students to continuously audition for roles. The Conservatory’s main goal is to train employable artists.

If I don’t have any TV/Film experience, will I still be considered?

Yes! We understand the majority of our students come from stage backgrounds. While the technique is different, the fundamentals are the same. We’re here to train you, and we don’t expect you to have perfected acting on camera just yet. All students will participate in assessments on the first day of class.

What type of programs do you offer?

Currently, we offer four majors (MT Performance, MT Dance, Commercial Dance and Acting for Stage and Screen.) MT, MT Dance and Acting are offered as either a 2-year Associate of Arts degree or a 3-year Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. In an industry where opportunities for youthful artists are in high abundance, we believe our students are ready to join the workforce as soon as possible.