Why Choose CFAC Drama Education?
CFAC’s Drama & Theatre programme transforms casual school plays and academy productions into structured academic pathways with national credentials.
Every learner builds confidence, empathy, leadership and creative thinking through a balanced curriculum—preparing them not just for the stage, but for careers in theatre, film, education and beyond.
The Three Pillars: A Balanced Theatre Education
Performance & Characterisation
Voice, movement, emotion, improvisation, dialogue and ensemble work. From mime to monologue, folk to contemporary.
Scriptwriting & Direction
Story architecture, dialogue, adaptation, visual thinking and rehearsal direction. Ensures students understand how performances are conceived, shaped and led.
Stagecraft & Production
Set, costume, makeup, properties, sound, light, backstage systems and production management—cultivating respect for the full technical ecosystem from the earliest years.
The CFAC Stage Pathway: From First Play to Visharad
Prarambha
Initiation
Theatre games • Voice & rhythm play • Tableaux • Guided storytelling • Joy & imagination
Madhyama
Foundation
Short scripts • Folk forms • Recitation • Cue discipline • Ensemble responsibility
Udbhava
Development
Characterisation • Monologues • One-act plays • Script analysis • Basic design integration
Visharad
Mastery
Specialized focus • Independent productions • External juries • National certification
Praveen
Pre-Professional
Advanced direction • Professional productions • Teaching qualification • Theatre company readiness
One unified progression system — preserving the unique identity of every drama form while providing national credibility and structure.
Visharad Professional Tracks: Specialised Outcomes
Acting & Ensemble Leadership
Advanced acting labs, classical and contemporary styles, camera adaptation, audition design and mentoring juniors within institutions. Outcomes: Stage/Screen Actor, Trainer, Corporate & Educational Theatre Lead.
Scriptwriting & Direction
Original scripts, adaptations, dramaturgy, directing full-length productions and building a strong creative portfolio mapped to higher-study expectations. Outcomes: Playwright, Director, Content & Creative Head across theatre, film & OTT.
Stagecraft & Production Design
Scenic design, lighting, sound, costume, cueing, safety, budgeting and festival coordination—anchored in professional backstage discipline. Outcomes: Stage Manager, Technical Director, Production Designer, Festival & Event Manager.
Complete Syllabus & Assessment Guide
Full syllabus, rubrics, suggested readings and assessment templates for institutions.
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