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    Table of Contents 

    Philosophy ……………………………………………………… 3

    Degree & Certificate Programs ……………………. 4

    Associate Degree in Acting ……………….……… 5

    Associate Degree in Screenwriting …….…… 7 

    Acting Certificate …………………………….…..….. 9

    Screenwriting Certificate …………..….….…… 11

    Directing Certificate .............................…..... 13

    ESL Certificate …………………………..……….…… 15 

    Program Costs …………………………………….……… 17

    Application And Registration ……………………. 18

    Alliances ……………………………………………………. 19

    Testimonials ………………………..……………………… 20

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    “To  

    be an exceptional artis t ,you must first know and be yoursel  f ."

    ~Natalia Lazarus  

    Philosophy

    For more than 18 years, this quote has expressed the quintessential element of individuality, the philosoph

    of LAPAC is based upon. 

    LAPAC provides a nurturing environment in which the artist is trained to create, explore, and develop a tru

    confidence, filled with spontaneity, emotional depth, and abundant imagination. Individual programs are

    designed to enhance concentration,  promote self-discipline, and support emotional freedom to deliver

    outstanding skills for the film, television, and theatre industries.

    LAPAC Programs

    Associate Degree Fine Arts

     

     

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    THE ASSOCIATE OF OCCUPATIONAL SCIENCE FINE ARTS: ACTING

    The Associate Degree in Fine Arts - Acting at LAPAC is designed to train the actor in a formal academicsetting and offers a variety of techniques that allow the expression of emotional truth in every performance.The actor will receive a well-rounded education from the classic, to the contemporary, to the avant-garde, propelling them to chameleon-like performances for the stage and screen.

    Goals and Objectives of the Associate Degree in Acting 

      To complete a formal, well-rounded, comprehensive degreed program tailored to the actor.

      To achieve fluency in the techniques of American acting: Meisner, Adler, Strasberg, Chekhov,Hagen, and Yale School of Drama, placing the actor in an echelon above all others.

      To realize mastery of our signature program, The Entertainment Keys to Success ™, giving the actorthe necessary edge in the creation of character, in the world of auditions, and effectivecommunication with colleagues in the work place.

      To provide solid film and television acting techniques, setting the groundwork for careers on thescreen.

      To develop the actors’ physical and vocal instruments, ensuring careers with longevity, depth, anddiversity.

      To realize the ultimate goal for the acting student: to behave moment to moment, spontaneously,truthfully, emotionally, and with imagination all at the same time so that the actor is grounded and prepared to develop character work from a real place.

      To benefit from technical and professional support from faculty, through structured learning, andinsights from fellow alumni, only available from a degree granting institution.

    Graduates will become accomplished in voice, speech, movement, on-camera experiences, live performances, and acting techniques. The Conservatory also places a strong emphasis on on-stage and production experience through in-house productions.

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    GENERAL EDUCATION CORE 24 credits ACTING ELECTIVES 8 cred

    HISTORY OF THEATRE G110

    2 creditsCHARACTER ACCENT & DIALECTS

    Pre-Requisite A221

    A222

    2 credi

    HISTORY OF FILMG111

    2 creditsON CAMERA DYNAMICS

    Pre-Requisite A141 

    A340

    1.5 credGENRES IN FILM

    G150

    2 credits

    MYTH IN MOVIES & THE CREATIVEPROCESS

    G1602 credits 

    SCENE STUDY

    Pre-Requisite A101, or A201, or A203, or

    A204

    A3041.5 cred

    VOICE AND SPEECH KEYG121

    2 credits 

    SCRIPT ANALYSIS & BREAKDOWNG220

    2 credits 

    INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEAREG205

    2 credits 

    VOICE OVER TECHNIQUE

    Pre-Requisite A142

    A3201.5 cred

    DEFINING THE SCREENPLAYG201

    4 credits 

    INTRO TO SANFORD MEISNER

    TECHNIQUE

    G101

    4 credits 

    LAUNCHING YOUR FILM CAREER

    G301

    2 credits  ADVANCED COMMERCIAL TECH.Pre-Requisite A142

    A3211.5 cred

    ACTING CORE  40 credits 

    INTERMEDIATE SANFORD MEISNER

    TECHNIQUE

    Pre-Requisite C101

    A102

    4 credits

    HOSTING & INDUSTRIALS

    Pre-Requisite A142

    A322

    1.5 cred

    ADVANCED SANFORD MEISNER

    TECHNIQUE

    Pre-Requisite A102

    A103

    4 credits 

    SKETCH COMEDY A3821.5 cred

    STAND-UP COMEDY TECHNIQUE A383

    2 crediTHE ACTOR’S INSTRUMENT KEY 

    A131

    2 credits INSIDE FILM & TV COMEDY

    Pre-Requisite A141

    A384

    1.5 credFUNDAMENTALS OF IMPROVISATION

    A121

    2 credits 

    VOICE & GENERAL AMERICAN

    SPEECH Pre-Requisite A121

    A122

    2 credits 

    PHYSICAL COMEDY TECHNIQUE A3852 credi

    WRITING THE SHORT FILM S121

    2 crediAUDITION FOR FILM & TELEVISION

    A1411 credits  WRITING THE FEATURE FILM S201

    2 crediBOOKING THE COMMERCIAL A142

    1 credit  WORKING WITH ACTORS

    Pre-Requisite THREE FULL TERMS

    D120

    2 crediAN EXPLORATION INTO THE LEE

    STRASBERG TECHNIQUEA201

    4 credits 

    CHEKHOV ACTING TECHNIQUEA202

    4 credits THE REHEARSAL PROCESS

    Pre-Requisite THREE FULL TERMS

    D121

    2 credi

    THE FOUNDATION OF THE STELLAADLER TECHNIQUE A2034 credits  STAGING THE SCENE

    Pre-Requisite THREE FULL TERMS

    D122

    2 crediSTANDARD SPEECH & TEXT

    Pre-Requisite A121 & A122

    A221

    2 credits 

    MOVEMENT STYLES Pre-Requisite A131A232

    2 credits 

    PLAY PRODUCTION Pre-Requisite TWO

    FULL TIME TERMS

    A190

    4 credits 

    ACTORS GRADUATION SHOWCASE

    Pre-Requisite FIVE FULL TIME TERMS

    A290

    4 credits

    MINIMUM DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 72 CREDITS

    GENERAL EDUCATION CORE: 24 CREDITS

    ACTING CORE: 40 CREDITS

    ELECTIVES : 8 CREDITS

    MINIMUM GPA REQUIREMENT FOR GRADUATION : 2.5 

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    THE ASSOCIATE OF OCCUPATIONAL SCIENCE IN FINE ARTS:

     SCREENWRITING

    The Associate Degree in Fine Arts - Screenwriting at LAPAC is a structured process of   training that

    exposes each student to the essential aspects of this unique form of writing.

    Goals & Objectives of the Associate Degree in Screenwriting 

    To complete a formal, well-rounded, comprehensive degreed program tailored to the screenwriter.

    From the history of cinema and the basics of storytelling, to the art of dialogue and story structure,each student will have an opportunity to embrace every aspect of the screenwriting process and will be guided through that process by seasoned professionals.

    The students will learn the basic tools and requirements for good screenwriting, and througha series of exercises and assignments, will explore each tool repeatedly until mastery becomes second nature.

    Filmmaking is a highly collaborative medium and the collaboration begins with the development of agood script.

    Besides acquiring the necessary skills and tools to write a compelling script, students at LAPAC are

    also trained in the essential skills of communication and collaboration.

    To benefit from technical and professional support from faculty, through structured learning, andinsights from fellow alumni, only available through a degree granting institution.

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    GENERAL EDUCATION CORE 24 credits SCREENWRITING ELECTIVES 8 Credit

    HISTORY OF THEATRE G110

    2 creditsINTERMEDIATE SANFORD MEISNER

    TECHNIQUEPRE-REQUISITE : C101 

    A102

    4 credits

    HISTORY OF FILM G111

    2 credits AUDITION FOR FILM & TELEVISION A141

    1 creditsGENRES IN FILM  G1502 credits

    MYTH IN MOVIES& THE

    CREATIVE PROCESS

    G160

    2 credits 

    AN EXPLORATION INTO THE LEE

    STRASBERG TECHNIQUEA201

    4 credits

    VOICE AND SPEECH KEYG121

    2 credits THE FOUNDATION OF THE STELLA

    ADLER TECHNIQUEA202

    4 credits

    SCRIPT ANALYSIS & BREAKDOWNG220

    2 credits 

    WORKING WITH ACTORSPRE-REQUISITE : C101 & C150 

    D120

    2 creditsINTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE

    G205

    2 credits 

    DEFINING THE SCREENPLAYG201

    2 credits INTRO TO SANFORD MEISNER

    TECHNIQUEG101

    4 credits  THE REHEARSAL PROCESS D121

    2 creditsLAUNCHING YOUR FILM CAREER

    G301

    2 credits 

    STAGING THE SCENEPRE-REQUISITE : C101 & C150 

    D122

    2 creditsSCREENWRITING CORE  40 credits 

    WRITING THE SCENE S111

    4 credits VISUAL ELEMENTS OF CINEMAD390

    2 credits

    WRITING DIALOGUE S112

    4 credits 

    SYNOPSIS, TREATMENT &

    OUTLINESPRE-REQUISITE : G201 

    S120

    4 credits 

    WRITING THE SHORT FILMPRE-REQUISITE : G201 

    S121

    4 credits 

    THE ART OF ADAPTATION S340

    2 credits 

    WRITING THE FEATURE FILMPRE-REQUISITE : G201 & S120 

    S201

    4 credits 

    WRITING THE FEATURE FILM S202

    4 credits 

    WRITING THE FEATURE FILM S203

    4 credits 

    MINIMUM DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 72 CREDITS

    GENERAL EDUCATION CORE: 24 CREDITS

    SCREENWRITING CORE: 40 CREDITS

    ELECTIVES : 8 CREDITS

    MINIMUM GPA REQUIREMENT FOR GRADUATION: 2.5 

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     ACTING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

    This program was created to allow those not seeking a formal degree to attend and benefit from a highlyskilled, professional staff and faculty through carefully tailored classes in acting. This program allows domesticand international students, the possibility of an American/Hollywood experience without having to invest thetime and money necessary for a two year degree.

    Goals and Objectives of the Acting Certificate Program 

      To offer the basic standard techniques of American acting: Meisner, Adler, Strasberg,Chekhov, Hagen and Yale School of Drama in one location.

      To have access to segments of our signature program, The Entertainment Keys to Success™,which offer actors the necessary edge in the creation of characters, in the world of auditions,and effective communication with colleagues in the work place.

      To provide a meaningful introduction to film, television, and theatre acting techniques,

    setting the groundwork for careers in Hollywood, Broadway, Bollywood, the West End inLondon and other world class venues.

      To provide an introduction to the actors’ physical and vocal instruments for the reduction ofaccents, setting the platform for a rewarding career.

      To support the acting student through this specialized training that allows them to be in tunewith themselves, their emotions, and their imaginations, providing them with the skills andconfidence necessary for more advanced character work.

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    ACTING CORE 360 HoursON CAMERA DYNAMICS

    PRE-REQUISITE : A141 

    A340

    30 Hours

    INTRODUCTION TO THE

    SANFORD MEISNER TECHNIQUE

    G101

    60 hoursON CAMERA DRAMAPRE-REQUISITE : A141 

    A341

    30 Hours

    GENRES IN FILMG150

    30 hours

    SCENE STUDYPRE-REQUISITE : C101, A201, A202, A203

    or A204 

    A304

    30 Hours

    VOICE & SPEECH KEY G12130 hours

    INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEAREPRE-REQUISITE : THREE FULL TIMETERMS 

    G20530 Hours

    SCRIPT ANALYSIS &

    BREAKDOWN

    G220

    30 hoursVOICE OVER TECHNIQUE

    PRE-REQUISITE : A142 

    A32030 Hours

    LAUCHING YOUR FILM CAREERG301

    30 hours

    ADVANCED COMMERCIAL

    TECHNIQUEPRE-REQUISITE : A142 

    A321

    30 Hours

    INTERMEDIATE SANFORD

    MEISNER TECHNIQUEPRE-REQUISITE : C101 

    A102

    60 hoursHOSTING & INDUSTRIALS

    PRE-REQUISITE : A142 

    A322

    30 Hours

    ADVANCED SANFORD MEISNERTECHNIQUE

    PRE-REQUISITE : A102 

    A103

    60 hours

    FUNDAMENTALS OF

    IMPROVISATION 

    A12130 Hours

    AUDITION FILM & TELEVISIONA141

    30 hoursSKETCH COMEDY

    A382

    30 Hours

    BOOKING THE COMMERCIALA142

    30 hoursSTAND UP COMEDY TECHNIQUE

    PRE-REQUISITE : A141 A383

    30 Hours

    INSIDE FILM AND TV COMEDYA384

    30 Hours

    ACTING ELECTIVES 150 hoursTECHNIQUE OF PHYSICAL

    COMEDYA385

    30 Hours

    HISTORY OF THEATREG110

    30 HoursWRITING THE SHORT FILM

    S121

    30 Hours

    HISTORY OF FILMG111

    30 HoursWRITING THE FEATURE FILM

    S201

    30 Hours

    MYTH IN MOVIES & THECREATIVE PROCESS

    G16030 Hours

    WORKING WITH ACTORSPRE-REQUISITE : 3 FULL TIME TERMS 

    D12030 Hours

    VOICE & GENERAL AMERICAN

    SPEECHPRE-REQUISITE : A121 

    A122

    30 HoursTHE REHEARSAL PROCESS

    PRE-REQUISITE : 3 FULL TIME TERMS 

    D121

    30 Hours

    THE ACTOR’S INSTRUMENT A131

    30 HoursSTAGING THE SCENE

    PRE-REQUISITE : 3 FULL TIME TERMS 

    D122

    30 Hours

    EXPLORATION INTO THE LEESRASBERG TECHNIQUE

    A20160 Hours

    CHEKHOV ACTING TECHNIQUEA202

    60 Hours

    THE FOUNDATION OF STELLA

    ADLER TECHNIQUE

    A203

    60 Hours

    STANDARD SPEECH & TEXTPRE-REQUISITE : A121 & A122 

    A221

    30 Hours

    CHARACTER ACCENTS &

    DIALECTSPRE-REQUISITE : C101 

    A222

    30 Hours

    MOVEMENT STYLESPRE-REQUISITE : A131 

    A23230 Hours

    PLAY PRODUCTIONPRE-REQUISITE : TWO FULL TIME

    TERMS 

    A190

    90 Hours

    MINIMUM CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: 510 HOURS

    ACTING CORE: 360 HOURS

    ACTING ELECTIVES: 150 HOURS

    GPA REQUIREMENT FOR CERTIFICATE: 2.5 

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     SCREENWRITING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

    This program was created to allow those not seeking a formal degree to attend and benefit from a highly skilled, professional staff and faculty through carefully tailored classes in screenwriting. This program allows domesticand international students, the possibility of an American/Hollywood experience without having to invest the

    time and money necessary for a two year degree.

    Goals and Objectives for the Screenwriting Program 

      To facilitate for writers an effective and expressive journey by helping them to discover their personalconnection to the work.

      To give writers the necessary tools that will bring expression and life to their writing in a structured,iterative manner.

      To learn the demanding art form of screenwriting in which the writer must learn to compress the complex

    world of their story and characters into a lean and concise written document.

      To teach the screenwriter how to tap into his or her own personal experiences, and mold them with thedemands of the story and genre in which they are working.

      The creation of at least two finished short and/or feature film scripts.

      Exposure to specialized courses in dialogue and genres.

      To prepare each student for a higher level of achievement with an iterative process that will exposethem to the essential aspects of this unique form of writing.

      To learn the basic tools and requirements of good screenwriting through a series of exercises andassignments.

      To have access to segments of our signature program, The Entertainment Keys to Success™ , which provide writers the necessary edge in the creation of characters, in the art of pitching, and effectivecommunication with colleagues in the work place.

    This program is also designed as a finishing school for writers who want to focus on the writer’s process aswell as develop a better understanding of script analysis and breakdown, character development, and an

    exploration into the psychological dark and bright side of characters, the visual aspects of cinema, and an indepth study into the “business” aspects of screenwriting.

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    SCREENWRITING CORE360

    hours

    GENRES IN FILMS341

    30 hours 

    THE ART OF ADAPTATIONS340

    30 hours 

    SCRIPT ANALYSIS & BREAKDOWNG220

    30 hours 

    LAUNCHING YOUR FILM CAREERG301

    30 hours 

    DEFINING THE SCREENPLAY S101

    60 hours

    SCREENWRITING ELECTIVESAny350

    hours

    INTRODUCTION TO THE SANFORD

    MEISNER TECHNIQUE

    C10160 hour

    HISTORY OF THEATREG110

    30 hour

    HISTORY OF FILMG111

    30 hour

    MYTH IN FILM & THE CREATIVEPROCESS

    G21030 hour

    WRITING THE SCENES111

    60 hour

    WRITING DIALOGUES112

    60 hour

    WRITING THE SHORT FILMPRE REQUISITE : S101 

    S12160 hour

    WRITING THE FEATURE FILMPRE REQUISITE : S201 

    S20360 hour

    WRITING THE FEATURE FILMPRE REQUISITE : S201 

    S20460 hour

    INTERMEDIATE SANFORD MEISNER

    TECHNIQUEPRE REQUISITE : C101 

    A10260 hour

    SYNOPSIS TREATMENT & OUTLINESPRE REQUISITE : S101 

    S12060 hour

    WRITING THE FEATURE FILM PRE REQUISITE : S101 & S120 

    S20160 hour

    WRITING THE FEATURE FILMPRE REQUISITE : S101 & S120 

    S20260 hour

    AUDITION FOR FILM & TELEVISIONA141

    30 hour

    EXPLORATION INTO

    LEE STRASBERG TECHNIQUEA201

    60 hour

    WORKING WITH ACTORSPRE REQUISITE : C101 & C150 

    D12030 hour

    THE REHEARSAL PROCESSPRE REQUISITE : C101 & C150 

    D12130 hour

    STAGING THE SCENE PRE REQUISITE : C101 & C150 

    D12230 hour

    VISUAL ELEMENTS OF CINEMAD390

    30 hour

     

    MINIMUM CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: 510 HOURS

    SCREENWRITING CORE: 360 HOURS

    SCREENWRITING ELECTIVES: 150 HOURS

    GPA REQUIREMENT FOR CERTIFICATE: 2.5 

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     DIRECTING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

    The Directing Program at LAPAC is designed for the director who is in need of communication and technicaltools to effectively bring out the desired performances from actors, as well as staging, blocking, and rehearsaltechniques. Many film schools focus on the technical aspects of the camera but neglect the Actor’s Language

    and Process, we fill that gap.

    Goals and Objectives for the Directing Program 

    To learn to tell each story in a personal, passionate, and accomplished manner in the complex high-tech form, which takes the script to the screen.

    This program is designed as a pre-cursor to the technical elements of filmmaking or as a finishing schoolfor directors who have already mastered the technical and want to focus on the actor’s process.

    To understand the tools of script analysis and character development.

    To focus on an exploration into the psychological dark and bright sides of characters.

     To provide in depth study into the “business” aspects of filmmaking.

    To learn the visual aspects of cinema.

    To embrace the art of film directing and be guided by seasoned professionals.

    To exercise and explore each tool repeatedly, to achieve mastery.

    To train in the essential skills of communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution.

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    DIRECTING CORE360

    hoursINTRODUCTION TO THE SANFORD

    MEISNER TECHNIQUE

    G10160 hours 

    SCRIPT ANALYSIS & BREAKDOWNG220

    30 hours 

    GENRES IN FILMS341

    30 hours

    MYTH IN FILM & THE CREATIVE

    PROCESSG210

    30 hours 

    LAUNCHING YOUR FILM CAREERC301

    30 hours 

    WORKING WITH ACTORS

    D120

    30 hours

    THE REHEARSAL PROCESS D121

    30 hours

    STAGING THE SCENE D122

    30 hours

    VISUAL ELEMENTS OF CINEMAD390

    30 hours

    WRITING THE SHORT FILMS121

    30 hours

    DIRECTING ELECTIVES

    Any

    150hours

    HISTORY OF THE THEATREG110

    30 hour

    INTERMEDIATE SANFORD MEISNERTECHNIQUE

    PRE REQUISITE : C101 

    A10260 hour

    AUDITION FOR FILM & TELEVISIONA141

    30 hour

    EXPLORATION INTO THE LEE

    STRASBERG TECHNIQUE

    A20160 hour

    THE FOUNDATION OF STELLA

    ADLER TECHNIQUE

    A20360 hour

    WRITING THE SCENES111

    60 hour

    WRITING DIALOGUES112

    60 hour

    SYNOPSIS TREATMENT &

    OUTLINESPRE REQUISITE : S101 

    S12060 hour

    WRITING THE FEATURE FILMPRE REQUISITE : S101 & S120 

    S20160 hour

    WRITING THE FEATURE FILMPRE REQUISITE : S201 

    S20360 hour

    WRITING THE FEATURE FILMPRE REQUISITE : S201 

    S20460 hour

    INTERMEDIATE SANFORD MEISNER

    TECHNIQUE

    PRE REQUISITE : C101 

    A10260 hour

    MINIMUM CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: 510 HOURSDIRECTING CORE: 360 HOURS

    DIRECTING ELECTIVES: 150 HOURS

    GPA REQUIREMENT FOR CERTIFICATE: 2.5 

     

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     ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

    The ESL Program at LAPAC is designed for any individual seeking to learn English as a SecondLanguage. We provide the unique twist of applying methods from film, television, and stage acting, to better aid the individual in delivery, tone, style, physical appearance, gestures, body language, andconfidence, regardless of their field of interest. In addition, our ESL Program is tailored to suit thespecific needs of future actors, screenwriters, and directors by uniquely filling the language gap thatwill allow them to pursue performing arts careers in English speaking countries.

    Goals & Objectives of the ESL Certificate Program 

      To provide an iterative process of training that will expose ever more difficult levels of Englishreading, writing, vocabulary, speech, and comprehension.

      To support students learning and using English with a career in the performing arts.

      To support students learning and using English in other fields like: business, politics,communications, advertising, or just sheer pleasure.

      To expose students to the culture, environment, and professionals in the performing arts.

      To provide the opportunity to be more comfortable in, and better understand, the performingarts field.

     

    To apply the strengths of the performing arts field: confidence, articulation, projection,appearance, to any field.

      To better integrate International students to the American culture and society by living, studyin

    and training in the United States.

      To have access to colleagues and fellow students, both American and International, creatingtrust, friendships, and enhancing collaborations which may be crucial career developments foran ESL student.

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     ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

    Any portions may be taken as needed by students in this non-degree program. However, to earn aCertificate of Completion, a minimum of 100 hours of instruction must be completed on-campus and aTOEFL score of 45 (IBT) / IELTS 5.0 must be achieved. Approximately 1 year of full time attendanceis required to earn a Certificate of Completion for a student with little or no training in the Englishlanguage.

    AMERICAN HEADWAY

    STARTER

    ESL I

    100 hours

    ADVANCED ESLPRE-REQUISITE : Students enrolling in this

    section must have completed and passed ESLSection I, or must have tested for entry at this

    level

    ESL VI

    100 Hours

    AMERICAN HEADWAY LEVEL 2PRE-REQUISITE : Students enrolling in thissection must have completed and passed ESLSection I, or must have tested for entry at this

    level

    ESL II100 Hours

    ADVANCED ESLPRE-REQUISITE : Students enrolling in thissection must have completed and passed ESL

    Section I, or must have tested for entry at thislevel

    ESL VII100 Hours

    AMERICAN HEADWAY LEVEL 3PRE-REQUISITE : Students enrolling in thissection must have completed and passed ESL

    Section II, or must have tested for entry atthis level

    ESL III

    100 Hours

    CONVERSATION AND WRITINGPRE-REQUISITE : Students enrolling in thissection must have completed and passed ESL

    Section I, or must have tested for entry at thislevel 

    ESL VIII

    100 Hours

    AMERICAN HEADWAY LEVEL 4PRE-REQUISITE : Students enrolling in thissection must have completed and passed ESL

    Section III, or must have tested for entry atthis level

    ESL IV100 Hours

    VOICE AND SPEECHPRE-REQUISITE : Students enrolling in thissection must have completed and passed ESLSection I, or must have tested for entry at this

    level 

    ESL IX100 Hours

    AMERICAN HEADWAY LEVEL 5PRE-REQUISITE : Students enrolling in thissection must have completed and passed ESL

    Section IV, or must have tested for entry atthis level

    ESL V100 Hours

    GRAMMAR REVIEWPRE-REQUISITE : Students enrolling in thissection must have completed and passed ESL

    Section I, or must have tested for entry at thislevel 

    ESL X100 Hours

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    Associate of Occupational Science in Fine Arts

    Acting or Screenwriting (2 years, 6 quarters)

    $ 24,480.00 $ 16,000.00

    $ 28,800.00

    Acting Certificate Program (4 quarters or 8 quarters) ESL (English as a Second Language)

    $ 13,500.00$ 16,000.00

    Screenwriting Certificate Program (1 year, 3 quarters) International Bridge ESL Intermediate

    $ 11,985.00 + Acting Program$ 14,500.00

    Directing Certificate Program (1 year, 3 quarters) International Bridge Acting Program

    What is needed to apply to LAPAC’s Programs:

    Complete the application form

    Two letters of recommendation

    A Headshot / A Photograph

    A Resume

    Copy of your passport

    An essay : “ Why I want to study at the Conservatory? ”

     For Degree Programs:

    o Your highschool and university diplomas. (if applicable) o Official transcripts from each institution.

    International students: TOEFL Score of 450. ( N/A if going into ESL Program)

    Pay $150.00 Application Fee

    In addition, depending on the program, please submit:

     Acting Program : 3-5 minute acting reel

     Directing Program : 5-7 minute reel of something shot or directed by the applicant;

    or a 5-7 page creative writing sample Screenwriting Program : 5-7 pages of creative writing sample

    Registration:Receive Conservatory Acceptance Letter

    Pay Tuition

    Pay $100.00 Registration Fee

    Receive I-20

    Fill out your visa application and prepare the visa file

    Schedule your appointment at the American Embassy for approval of your F1 Visa

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    LAPAC Alliances

    & Places around the world where our workshops have been held

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    TESTIMONIALS

    "CEO Natalia Lazarus is a visionary and LAPAC has left animprint on my life. I learned how to develop my characters on a deeper level.”

    Leslie GarzaGood Guys Finish Last, Bobby Fisher Live, Dark Crossing, Action Hero 

    "LAPAC CEO, Natalia Lazarus has changed my life. She effectively blends

    acting, directing, and writing techniques with compassion, love for what shedoes, and utmost grace."

    Ken JeongDoctor turned Hollywood ActorThe Hangover 1,2,3, Knocked Up, Role Models, All About Steve, Transformers 3,

    Community (NBC), Penguins Madagascar

    “LAPAC’s classes are wonderful. The teachers are good leaders providing

    direction that is exciting, fun, and full of discovery.”

    Tsuyoshi Ihara Letters from Iwo Jima, Corações Sujos,13 Assassins, Ninja, Retribution

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    “LAPAC's Faculty is filled with passionate and

    diligent artists. The courses on directing, writing, andacting have tremendous impact and knowledge…

    truly enlightening".

    Teresa Ruiz Major Crimes, Gang Related, A Gringo Hoenymoon, Año Bisiesto, Producer - 2010

    Cannes Camera d’Or Winner; Bordertown, Viaje Redondo, Las Mujeres de Pancho

    Villa

    “I credit my time at LAPAC for helping me book my first national

    commercial and getting that elusive Taft-Hartley! Thank you for

    designing such a great program, I am forever grateful for my training

    at your school.” 

    Davy Cheng

     It’s a match, The Whole Knowing, Oh Hell  

    “Like everything else in life, acting is a learned skill. Anyone can learn

    this skill as long as they have excellent coaching. Hollywood is filled with

    over 500 coaches of all types of styles and methods. I tried many classes

    until finding out about Natalia and LAPAC. If you want to grow like you

    never have before and push yourself to become your best, LAPAC is it.”

     John OberlanderActor 

     

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    “The LA Peforming Arts Conservatory gave me a tool to discover who I

    am in real life and where I need to go to find the personality of any role

    that I will be playing. I ‘found myself’ with the course, and I now know mytrue potential. My experience with the LA Performing Arts Conservatory

    was something that I never had before.”

    Luis Aracena Murder Book, Tabloid,Reckless, Down for Life, Heist, Berverly Hills, Chihuahua

    “Thanks to The L.A Peforming Arts Conservatory, for everything. I loved

     your classes, and you cannot imagine how it has served me, but i want

    more! Hope to come back soon.” 

    Sylvia Campos La picara Soñodora, Mi Querida Isabel, Un Rostro en mi Pasado

    “The LA Performing Arts Conservatory is truly one of the finest schools.

    What they teaches here, will not only help you in those fields, but also in

     your interpersonal skills in life and in business. Highly, highly,recommended.”  

    Einar Tregg RustadActor

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    Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory  

    1404 3rd Street Promenade Santa Monica, CA 90401 

    USA

    (310) 656-8070laconservatory.com