It is the mission of the Acting faculty at CFS to help actors discover their full potential as professionals, as well as help them develop strength and creativity as individuals.

This mission is integrated into the Acting/Directing program for the school. "We have over 350 production students who need trained actors each semester" says Frederic Lahey, the Director of CFS, "so it only makes sense that directors and actors can benefit from each other."

Using techniques based on Stanislavski's teachings and drawn from Galina Boulgakova's own findings, students will explore many tools for honing and enriching their craft. The approach of the acting faculty at the Colorado Film School encourages students to discover each character within themselves, bringing honesty and specificity to each moment. The program also focuses on Boulgakova's techniques that train actors to emerge from each character safely and to work as strong members of any ensemble.

“Students who complete the program will understand the Stanislavski system and techniques, they'll understand how film works, and they'll have a professional acting portfolio to begin auditioning in the industry," Lahey says. "They'll be equipped to work on any film or television set in the world."

Program Level Outcomes (PLOs)

Statements which articulate, in measurable terms, what students should know and be able to demonstrate as a result of and at the conclusion of a program. PLOs communicate program goals explicitly and foster transfer of responsibility for learning from faculty to students.

1. Exhibit mastery of skills in the art of visual storytelling from a creative and technical perspective
2. Personify best practices of professionalism in regards to set etiquette and protocol
3. Demonstrate commitment to industry safety standards, including physical, emotional and interpersonal