{"id":6470,"date":"2023-01-30T12:55:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T11:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scuolateatromusicale.it\/three-year-actors-course\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T16:12:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T14:12:50","slug":"three-year-actors-course","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.scuolateatromusicale.it\/en\/three-year-actors-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Level I Academic Diploma"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>Three-Year Programme for Musical Theatre Performers<\/strong>, <strong>offered at the Novara campus<\/strong>, leads to the award of the <strong>First-Level Academic Diploma in Acting<\/strong>, recognised by the <strong>Italian Ministry of University and Research<\/strong> through Ministerial Decree No. 421 of 30 July 2020. The qualification is equivalent to a <strong>Bachelor\u2019s Degree<\/strong> and is recognised throughout Italy and across Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The programme trains <strong>professional performers<\/strong> capable of working across the various disciplines and specialisations of musical theatre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><div class=\"mb-4 shortcode-title\">\n                <h2 class=\"my-0 text-uppercase\">\n                <span class=\"ombrasquare bg-theschool\">WHY ENROL<\/span>\n                <\/h2>\n            <\/div><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enrolling in the <strong>Three-Year Programme for Musical Theatre Performers<\/strong> means benefiting from a number of important advantages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Achievement of a <strong>state-recognised First-Level Academic Diploma<\/strong>, equivalent to a Bachelor&#8217;s Degree awarded by any other university or higher education institution;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognition of the Academic Diploma among the qualifications accepted for participation in <strong>public recruitment competitions<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tax deductions<\/strong> on tuition fees;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tax deductions<\/strong> on accommodation costs for students relocating from outside Novara (more than 100 km away);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eligibility to apply for <strong>scholarships<\/strong> provided by the Piedmont Region and the Italian Ministry of University and Research;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to the <strong>Erasmus+<\/strong> Programme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><div class=\"mb-4 shortcode-title\">\n                <h2 class=\"my-0 text-uppercase\">\n                <span class=\"ombrasquare bg-theschool\">CURRICULUM<\/span>\n                <\/h2>\n            <\/div><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The academic year runs from October to June. Classes, workshops, and stage rehearsals occupy the full day, five days a week, throughout the three-year programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Courses and subjects are organised into <strong>ten disciplinary areas<\/strong>: Acting Studies, Language and Communication Studies, Physical and Vocal Training, Dramaturgy and Scriptwriting, Music Studies, Historical, Methodological and Critical Studies, Stage Design and Production, Theatre Pedagogy, Performing Arts Economics and Management, and Directing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the three years of study, students have the opportunity to take part in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scuolateatromusicale.it\/edu\/attivita.html\">activities<\/a> organised in collaboration with some of Italy\u2019s most important festivals and theatres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year, students may participate in an <strong>educational study trip<\/strong> organised by the School to <strong>London<\/strong> and <strong>New York<\/strong>, where they attend some of the most significant theatre productions currently on stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_22209\"  width=\"800\" height=\"450\"  data-origwidth=\"800\" data-origheight=\"450\"  data-relstop=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m4BhcLLndn8?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=0&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/www.scuolateatromusicale.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cose_stm.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Programme Code: DADPL 02<br>\nQualification Awarded: First-Level Academic Diploma in Acting<br>\nAuthorisation: Italian Ministry of University and Research, Ministerial Decree No. 421 of 30 July 2020<br>\nProgramme Level: First Level (AFAM)<br>\nCredits: 180 ECTS<br>\nDuration: 3 years<br>\nEntry Requirements: Upper Secondary School Diploma. The programme is open to Italian and international students holding a valid residence permit where required.<br>\nAdmission Method: Entrance Examination<br>\nLimited Enrolment: Yes<br>\nAttendance Requirement: Minimum compulsory attendance of 80% for each individual course unit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-712ceb99-5952-43ee-86db-5783c6d8db7e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scuolateatromusicale.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Manifesto-degli-studi-CTA-dal-202324.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Programme Handbook from Academic Year 2023\/24<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scuolateatromusicale.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Manifesto-degli-studi-CTA-dal-202324.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-712ceb99-5952-43ee-86db-5783c6d8db7e\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-712ceb99-5952-43ee-86db-5783c6d8db7e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scuolateatromusicale.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Manifesto-degli-studi-CTA-A.A.-202223.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Programme Handbook up to Academic Year 2022\/23<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scuolateatromusicale.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Manifesto-degli-studi-CTA-A.A.-202223.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-712ceb99-5952-43ee-86db-5783c6d8db7e\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-fe66d57d-4bd9-4b69-88e7-bcfa4e1ec14a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scuolateatromusicale.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/DM-art-11-dpr-212-05_-Scuola-di-teatro-Musicale-Novara_21luglio-421-30.07.2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ministerial Decree No. 421 of 30 July 2020<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scuolateatromusicale.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/DM-art-11-dpr-212-05_-Scuola-di-teatro-Musicale-Novara_21luglio-421-30.07.2020.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-fe66d57d-4bd9-4b69-88e7-bcfa4e1ec14a\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-ffb19263-2c56-43ce-9026-70d526b706be\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scuolateatromusicale.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/STM-\u2013-CTA-\u2013-Ordinamento-Didattico.pdf\">Academic Programme Structure<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scuolateatromusicale.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/STM-\u2013-CTA-\u2013-Ordinamento-Didattico.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-ffb19263-2c56-43ce-9026-70d526b706be\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>ACADEMICS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scuolateatromusicale.it\/corso-triennale-attori\/didattica202526\/\">Academics<\/a><\/strong> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2><div class=\"mb-4 shortcode-title\">\n                <h2 class=\"my-0 text-uppercase\">\n                <span class=\"ombrasquare bg-theschool\">OPEN DAY<\/span>\n                <\/h2>\n            <\/div><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may book a <strong>personalised Open Day<\/strong> to visit our campuses and meet our Head of Academic Affairs by calling +39 02 80898907 and selecting option 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2><div class=\"mb-4 shortcode-title\">\n                <h2 class=\"my-0 text-uppercase\">\n                <span class=\"ombrasquare bg-theschool\">ADMISSION AUDITIONS<\/span>\n                <\/h2>\n            <\/div><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ACTING<br>\nApplicants must select and perform from memory a published monologue of their choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SINGING<br>\nApplicants must perform two songs from the Italian or international musical theatre repertoire, each with a maximum duration of two minutes. Backing tracks must be provided on a USB drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>INTERVIEW<br>\nThe two practical assessments will be followed by an interview designed to evaluate the applicant\u2019s motivation and aptitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision of the Admissions Panel is final and cannot be appealed.<br>\nApplicants may request to complete the admission examinations remotely by responding to the email received from the Admissions Office following registration (please note that the AFAM-authorised programme is delivered in person and not online).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>APPLICATION DEADLINE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The application form for admission must be completed <strong>by 11 June 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2><div class=\"mb-4 shortcode-title\">\n                <h2 class=\"my-0 text-uppercase\">\n                <span class=\"ombrasquare bg-theschool\">CONTINUE YOUR STUDIES<\/span>\n                <\/h2>\n            <\/div><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you already hold a First-Level Academic Diploma<\/strong>, you may continue your studies and obtain the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scuolateatromusicale.it\/en\/two-year-actors-course\/\"><strong>Second-Level Academic Diploma<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Three-Year Programme for Musical Theatre Performers, offered at the Novara campus, leads to the award of the First-Level Academic Diploma in Acting, recognised by the Italian Ministry of University and Research through Ministerial Decree No. 421 of 30 July 2020. 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