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Choosing

ACTING
As a career
 Essential Skills

An Actor needs to have:

 Patience, dedication and hardworking
attitude
 Creativity, sense of humour and great
presence of mind
 Interpretation and Execution skills
 Flexibility and a good memory
 Industries

The entertainment industry is one the

most glamorous, famous and exciting
industries. The industry provides a range
of opportunities and career choices for
every talent. A tremendous level of
potential exists if one has the ability and
enthusiasm to grow.
 Nature and
Impact of Work
The journey of an Actor is quite unpredictable.

Some actors can get a break in big banner films while

some might struggle their way out through small
budget movies. Some actors work only for
television/theatre plays and create their own mark in
respective fields. Some may start off as TV/theatre
actors but can move up to become movie stars.

An Actors job is very exciting and glamorous but

continuous and long working hours, innumerable
retakes to get the right shot, exposure to spotlights
 Educational Requirements

Acting does not require any specific degree, the

talent and ability to enact is enough to pursue
acting as a career.

• There are acting schools offer various certificate

courses in acting which provide training in voice
modulation, camera facing, dramas etc.

• A graduate from any discipline can take up these

abilities.
B.A. and M.A. and Diploma Courses in Drama,
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