Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011

• 50. - Visual and performing arts
• 50.05 - Drama/theatre arts and stagecraft

50.0506 - Acting

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to communicate dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the achievement of naturalistic and believable behaviour in imaginary circumstances. These programs include courses in voice and acting speech, stage dialects, movement, improvisation, acting styles, theatre history, script interpretation, and actor coaching.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • acting
  • dramatic actor/actressdramatic actor, dramatic actress
  • stage acting
  • theatre performance

• Exclusion(s)

  • drama education(13.1324)
  • English speech and rhetorical studies(23.1304)
  • French speech and rhetoric studies(55.1304)