Screen Acting 1 Year Course

About this course

Training combines screen technique, script breakdown, characterisation and scene study with filmed exercises and playback. Participants work on listening, stillness, subtext, inner monologue, emotional preparation and performance across genres, while practising shot types, blocking, continuity, eyelines and adapting to direction on set. The course also covers self-taping, in-person auditions, voice and movement for screen, industry practice and personal branding. Participants collaborate on short-film productions, prepare showreel scenes, take part in masterclasses and workshops, and work towards live and recorded showcases.

What you'll learn

• Apply screen acting techniques involving listening, stillness, presence, internalisation and spontaneity.
• Break down scripts using subtext, inner monologue and characterisation approaches associated with named practitioners.
• Rehearse and perform filmed monologues, duologues and scenes across a range of genres.
• Use blocking, continuity, eyelines, body position and shot types when working on camera.
• Prepare and record self-tapes and audition performances, including responding to briefs and script changes.
• Develop screen-industry materials and plans, including showreel scenes, casting profiles, branding and career steps.

Is this course right for you?

The course is labelled Intermediate (B1) and is intended for learners developing beyond fundamental acting techniques. It involves regular group work, individual preparation, filmed and live performance, audition practice, collaboration on short films and participation in an audition process for entry.

• Entry involves submitting an audition video for assessment.
• Participants work collaboratively on filmed projects and production roles.
• The course includes repeated performance in front of cameras, tutors, casting professionals and audiences.
• Learners take part in industry-focused workshops, mock auditions and networking activities.

Before you go

• The course includes professional headshots.
• Participants produce two professional short films with a professional crew.
• The course includes a showreel package with at least three varied scenes suited to the participant's casting type.
• The programme includes a final industry showcase with live performances and a film screening.