Acting Schools are located in many fine arts departments in colleges and universities across the country. Acting Schools can even be customized institutions for teaching the art and craft of the performing arts.

Performing Schools train students in theatre, film, and television performance. Four-year degrees through intensive professional study in Acting Schools are common, however, some specialized acting schools provide programs that last just weeks. Students can choose the quality of acting instruction and training they want. Private lessons are also available in some instances.

Acting School associate degree programs prepare students to share information, attitudes, feelings, moods, and concepts through natural behavior in imaginary situations. Acting School instruction normally include acting styles; script interpretation; voice, speech, and stage dialects; body movement and improvisation; theatre history; and coaching.
Admittance to Acting Schools for acquiring the Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) programs often involves student applications, academic records, portfolios, theater experience, and performing auditions. Students should contact individual schools for admission requisites.

Acting School classes can focus on overall ability of person students, and students may want to pursue stage, film, or television acting. Students should expect classes in acting techniques; movements; play analysis, production, and production design; and in directing. Additional courses may include theater history, theater theory, dance, and voice. Non-elective general education courses are also essential for Acting School degrees.

Stage performance in Performing Schools may begin in the first semester of several Acting School programs. Master studies often include writing and directing.