VADA Courses and Certificates

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Become a Skilled Acting Professional

Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts offers a variety of courses to suit your acting needs. If you feel confident, but you know there are areas where you need to improve or revamp your skills, then consider taking some courses or certificates.

Courses and certificates give you solid skills to build upon your acting foundation; they help to funnel your raw talent into results. Brush up on some courses and hit the ground running today!

Our Acting Courses

Intro to Acting: PACE 1
A great choice for beginners or those people with a theatre background who are looking to break into the Film & TV industry.
On Camera Acting Intensive Certificate
Similar to the Intro to Acting Certificate, however this program is a full-time, two week intensive course for beginners as well as serious actors to immerse themselves in.
On Camera Audition
This course is geared towards helping actors perfect their audition technique by taping their cold audition pieces, reviewing and critiquing them.
Professional Actor Development Program
This class helps actors manage their careers through goal setting, keeping statistics of progress, and understanding obstacles that hold them back.
Ongoing Scene Study
This is a course for Certificate or Dramatic Arts Program Diploma Graduates (or those with previous film & tv training).

The tools and techniques that you are taught are invaluable to honing your acting skills and developing your career. Attention and time are given to each actor to ensure that they receive the most out of their experience and become more confident in their abilities. I am very glad that I made the decision to attend VADA and I am excited to go to class every week. Thanks VADA!
Aleisha Smith - Ongoing Scene Study Alumni

Start Your Acting Career Today…

Join VADA, no other school gives you better support to kickstart your career after graduation! If you’re ready to hone your professional acting skills then Contact Us and we’ll help you get started! Or give us a call at 604-633-1525 to speak to a friendly and knowledgeable VADA Admissions Advisor today.

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Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts

4.9

What the Mel

03:08 27 Oct 19

Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts is an amazing acting school with talented teachers willing to share everything they know about the industry! I am very lucky to be part of this experience which is rewarding on every single level! (self-confidence, audition-skills, American Standard, professional camera techniques etc) Thank you VADA! :)read more

Rachel Fisher

04:19 25 Sep 19

The on camera intensive course was amazing! I didn’t know I could learn so much in just 2 weeks. I gained a lot of confidence doing the course and really developed my acting skills. The instructors were great and had lots of professional experience. I am looking forward to taking more courses at VADA.read more

Alysia Medina

06:53 22 Sep 19

The Two week Intensive course was absolutely incredible!!! I loved every minute of it. I have never learned so much and laughed so loud in a class ever. We had so much fun and learn a tremendous amount! I would definitely recommend this school to everyone who has a passion for acting!!!read more

Kendra Smith

02:53 22 Sep 19

Amazing teachers and staff! I took the On Camera Intensive program and absolutely loved it. I learned a lot in a short amount of time and made some really good friends. Overall a really cool learning experience!

Bailey Dyck

22:20 20 Sep 19

Had an amazing experience and met friends for life. You make great connections, and the teachers are always there to help you grow and answer any questions you may have. It developed me as an actor and a person. I was extremely intimidated by the industry in the beginning, coming from a small town with little experience. But my time in the DAP program at VADA helped me gain the confidence I needed. A great school to attend to start your career in acting!!read more

Valerie Delvechio

06:00 16 Sep 19

I am currently in the PACE 1 program, the level of professionalism, knowledge and instructor experience is what this school has in one package. Great! program for returning actors or who are looking to build a foundation in order to follow their passion. I have already registered for PACE 2.read more

Melissa Kwan

00:09 28 Aug 19

I've been wanting to take acting classes for years now and finally got over my own fear and ego and signed up for PACE 1. Best decision I've ever made, Al is such a knowledgeable teacher and I've already signed up for the next course. I honestly look forward to these classes all week, I'm so excited for everything to come!read more

Cindy Ningsen

21:40 21 Aug 19

Very friendly & approachable Staff & helpful teaching. The classes really helped me build my confidence & carve out the actor in me which I never knew was there. Trainers are well experienced & very talented. I am new to acting & just completed PACE 1. Learnt the basics about acting & the techniques. I would definitely recommend for any beginners waiting to discover their talent.read more

Diva Mangal

17:40 30 Jul 19

Just recently completed PACE 1 – it has been a great experience, instructors have been extremely supportive. I am new to acting, so this was a great beginner class where I learned the techniques and basics of on-camera acting and what is takes to be a professional actor. I am looking forward to PACE 2 and what it has to offer!read more

Amado Ancheta

19:20 22 Jul 19

First off I'd like to thank the staff for the hard work for helping students like me get started in enrolling in classes. Second I'd like to thank all the Teachers for helping me develop into someone I didn't know I would become. At the the end of the day when it's all said and done, put in the work and I guarantee you will go to wherever your heart desires. Cheers!read more

Alan Jones

19:17 11 Jun 19

Currently enrolled in the PACE 1 program. Not even halfway through and I already signed up for PACE 2! I'm in my sixties and never thought of acting before now. It is a blast! Great instructor and a fun class. It's the highlight of my week.

Atenea Walker

23:55 05 Jun 19

It's been one of the best experiences I've ever had. The environment is amazing. Everyone has been very friendly. The Instructor has been a great support, has taught us many new techniques and certainly could say he is a great teacher and a great actor. I'm excited to see what VADA has to offer for the next stage!read more

Nick Christian

23:36 03 Jun 19

It's my sixth week in and I have to say this is by far one of my favorite learning experiences. Al is really easy to talk to and connect with and I feel like he is able to listen and answer any questions I or any of my classmates have in depth all in the while, having a great sense of humour topped with a fiery passion. I will definitely be signing up for PACE 2 and am excited to learn even more about the tools and art of acting and apply my new found knowledge on set.read more

Stan Jung

02:48 20 May 19

Really enjoyed the On Camera Intensive. Instructors were committed to your learning. Honest criticism... always encouraging. Definitely will be doing more courses in the future.

Ali Karim

17:41 09 May 19

Great teachers - all working in the industry - brutally honest and committed to your development. I specially enjoy Al's classes. Lots of fun and full of great advice. VADA always has positive atmosphere due to friendly staff and progressive students.read more

Stephanie Goulthorp

19:31 03 May 19

Very interesting classes. I joined the school to do pace 1 - intro to acting. Going on to do pace 2 as well due to there being a different teacher which can really help you learn from different people. Al Mero teacher of pace 1. Takes a lot of time to help you and really listens to you. Lessons are fun! And I have really enjoyed going! Can't wait for pace 2!read more

Gigi Kia

01:38 04 Apr 19

I have taken multiple classes here (most recently the Ongoing Scene Study) and it is possibly the best place you can get your training! The staff are friendly and professional and the coaches are knowledgeable and help you in any way they can. Al Miro is great at coaching, he will push you to your potential knowing before you do what you are capable of. You just feel like family here! Highly recommended!read more

Amanda Dunton

19:49 06 Mar 19

Loved taking the PACE 1 class here. Al has such a great way of pushing everyone at their levels and making the class feel so judgement free. Everyone at the studio has been so friendly and welcoming, can't recommend it enough.

Ashley Thomas-Jeffrey

20:29 17 Feb 19

A great place to start your training! I've taken part-time Pace 1 & 2 and Ongoing Scene Study. The staff are friendly and encouraging and there's a sense of community (rather than competition) among the students. Most of my classes have been with Al Miro - who is a fantastic coach and teacher. I highly recommend his scene study class!read more

Hala Zabaneh

22:51 13 Feb 19

I found this school online and I saw the awesome reviews. Then I got more positive feedback from my roommate who took the full Diploma a few years ago. So I decided to try out their Intro to Acting (PACE 1) and I love it! Our teacher's knowledge and experience is excellent and his coaching is on point and helps with raising the confidence and believing in oneself. Will be going for the full Diploma in September! Can't wait! Also thanks for the wonderful staff running the school who are quick at helping and answering any pressing questions! You guys rock.read more

Vivien Huizinga

23:42 10 Dec 18

I really love this school, you learn a great deal. But let me tell you why. Before coming here I did my research, I saw the reviews and read up about the school. I liked what I was reading but still being unsure I phoned the school to get more info. In the phone call I was able to get my questions answered instantly and I felt very confident with wanting to come to the school. Now having been at the school I can say that it truly is an amazing experience. The teachers here give you great feedback and personalized recommendations for how you could do better. The teachers do all that they can to make sure that every one of us is doing the best that we can do to be working actors. They push us to the best of our abilities, not sugar coating anything. We learn to critique our work and not judge it based off of the way we look. The best part about the school is that the teachers and the staff are working actors so we get first hand experience from those who are currently in the business. I highly recommend this school to anyone who wants to be a working actor. It has been a really amazing time studying here, I will be coming back again to continue learning and improving as an actor.read more

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