Acting
Screen Acting Courses - An Introduction
An introductory small-group course covering screen performance, camera techniques and scripted scene work for complete beginners.
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Upcoming classes
6 classes
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
23 Sept 2026 Wednesdays | 18:45 - 21:15 | Short course5 weeks |  ScottSparrow | City AcademyFarringdon | £298.00 | Book now |
3 Oct 2026 Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 | Weekend course2 days |  AmberEdwards | City AcademyFarringdon | £298.00 | |
16 Nov 2026 Mondays | 18:45 - 21:15 | Short course5 weeks | ScottSparrow | City AcademyFarringdon | £298.00 | |
5 Dec 2026 Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 | Weekend course2 days | ScottSparrow | City AcademyFarringdon | £298.00 | |
9 Jan 2027 Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 | Weekend course2 days | ScreenActingTutors | City AcademyFarringdon | £298.00 | |
27 Feb 2027 Saturdays | 12:45 - 15:45 | Short course4 weeks | ScreenActingTutors | City AcademyFarringdon | £298.00 |
Sat 3 Oct, 10:00 - 17:00
2 days2 daysSat 10:00£298AmberEdwardsCity AcademyMon 16 Nov, 18:45 - 21:15
5 weeks5 weeksMon 18:45£298ScottSparrowCity AcademySat 5 Dec, 10:00 - 17:00
2 days2 daysSat 10:00£298ScottSparrowCity AcademySat 9 Jan, 10:00 - 17:00
2 days2 daysSat 10:00£298ScreenActingTutorsCity AcademySat 27 Feb, 12:45 - 15:45
4 weeks4 weeksSat 12:45£298ScreenActingTutorsCity Academy
About this course
Participants explore the fundamentals of acting for camera through script interpretation, character development and short-scene rehearsal. The course covers shot types, eyelines, on-set terminology and adapting performance for different camera angles, alongside voice and physicality for screen. Teaching takes place with a full camera setup and playback. Learners perform under direction, review recorded work in class, practise learning lines and respond to performance notes by adjusting their work in real time.
What you'll learn
- Analyse scripts and develop believable characters for the camera
- Rehearse and perform short scripted scenes under direction
- Identify common shot types, eyelines and screen-production terminology
- Adapt voice and physicality for naturalistic on-camera performance
- Apply rehearsal and line-learning techniques
- Respond to performance feedback and adjust work during a take
Is this course right for you?
The course is designed for complete beginners and people with little or no acting experience. It offers a relaxed introduction in a small-group setting, with learners working on camera and taking part in practical exercises. Those who have already studied acting but are new to screen acting are directed towards Screen Acting Level 1.
- Small-group teaching format
- Suitable for learners with no previous acting experience
- Recorded performances are reviewed during the class
Before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing that allows free movement.
- Scripts and other required materials are provided.
- Footage is used for in-class review and is not shared after the session.
Where this course runs
- Selected class
10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG
Farringdon, London
Nearest station: Farringdon
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