Talent Casting

SkillsFuture Funding Valid Till 30 June 2027
SSG Course Reference No.: TGS-2024049906

OVERVIEW

This module focuses on the process of conducting auditions to select talent for various production needs, emphasising creative considerations and talent requirements. Participants will learn to identify specific acting needs for main characters, narrators, voice-over artists, and supporting roles. The module covers various acting techniques, styles, and improvisation methods based on scripts. Participants will explore different audition and selection processes, understand commercial and aesthetic criteria for selecting talent, and methods for identifying emerging talents and marketability.

Through practical exercises, participants will review and implement appropriate audition processes, create and evaluate talent briefs, and conduct interviews and auditions. The module also emphasises assessing the strengths and weaknesses of performers and their overall impact on production quality.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Review and select appropriate audition or selection processes for the production

  • Provide input on talent briefs and suggest alternatives

  • Conduct interviews and auditions with talent, narrators, and voice-over artists

  • Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of talent

  • Assess the performer's impact on the production

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Director, Content Creator

MODE OF TRAINING

In-Person and/or Online

DURATION

25 Hours

DATE

Training Dates: 28, 30 Apr, 5, 7, 12, 14, 16* May 2026
*16 May, Saturday (9am to 4pm)
Lessons will be conducted in Mediacorp Campus, except on 7, 12, 14 May to be conducted Online.

Assessment: -

Registration closes on -

Note:

  • This course will conclude with a compulsory assessment. Participants have to achieve at least 75% attendance to be eligible for the assessment.

  • For online classes, participants are required to attend lessons via a personal computer (laptop, desktop, or tablet with a front-facing camera) to optimise the learning experience and for the purpose of taking attendance. Parts of the training will include activities that may require the use of mobile phones, such as capturing photos and videos while attending classes online.

VENUE

  • In-Person Classes: 1 Stars Avenue, Mediacorp Campus, Singapore 138507

  • Online Classes: Participants will be provided with the log-in links

FEES (INCLUSIVE OF 9% GST)

Application Fee: S$54.50 -Waived-

Full Course Fee, including 9% GST: S$2,316.25

SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline) for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and Long-Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holders

Full Course Fee: S$2,125.00
SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline): S$1,487.50
Nett Course Fee: S$637.50
9% GST*: S$57.38
Nett Course Fee, including GST: S$694.88

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy for Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and Above

Full Course Fee: S$2,125.00
SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline): S$1,912.50
Nett Course Fee: S$212.50
9% GST*: S$57.38
Nett Course Fee, including GST: S$269.88

SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Full Course Fee: S$2,125.00
SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline): S$1,912.50
Nett Course Fee: S$212.50
9% GST*: S$57.38
Nett Course Fee, including GST: S$269.88

*As per SSG Policy, GST payable is calculated based on prevailing GST Rates after the baseline funding subsidy of 70%.

+Funding Eligibility:

  • Singapore Citizens and/or Permanent Residents

  • Attain at least 75% attendance

  • Successful completion of assessment

More Information: https://pd.mediaacademy.sg/funding-information

SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) and SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) – Starts from 1 May 2024:

This course is eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) only if you sign up for the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme.

If you are applying only for this module, you can still use your Opening SkillsFuture Credit and One-Off SkillsFuture Credit Top Up to offset the course fee.

For Details on the Types of Eligible for Use of SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) and SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) – Starts from 1 May 2024, please see: https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/initiatives/early-career/credit

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum Age: 18

  • Academic Requirement: Obtain Pass Grade in GCE O-Level subjects including at least B4 for English (or IELTS overall band score 6.5 and above or equivalent) and 2 other subjects or equivalent

  • Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements may still apply and will be considered based on:

    • At least 1 year working experience in any industry; and/or

    • English language proficiency assessment (written and/or oral) by Singapore Media Academy to determine suitability for the course

  • Applicants may be called for interview at the discretion of Singapore Media Academy.