Screen Acting Courses - An Introduction

ByCity Academy

Acting

Beginner

An introductory small-group course covering screen performance, camera techniques and scripted scene work for complete beginners.

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.

Class teachers

Where this course runs

City Academy

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At a glance

  • No experience needed
  • Complete beginners
  • Group exercises
  • Script work
  • Scene performance
  • Voice work
  • Movement work
  • Character development

Upcoming classes

9 classes

Selected date

Mon 16 Nov 2026

18:45 – 21:15 • 5 weeks

£298

City Academy, Farringdon

Scott SparrowClass teacher
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Other available dates

  • Sat 5 Dec 2026

    10:00 – 17:00 • 2 days

    City Academy, Farringdon

    Scott Sparrow

    £298

  • Mon 4 Jan 2027

    18:30 – 21:30 • 4 weeks

    Bleeding Heart Studios, Farringdon

    Darren Tighe

    £298

  • Sat 9 Jan 2027

    10:00 – 17:00 • 2 days

    City Academy, Farringdon

    Richard Winsor

    £298

  • Fri 22 Jan 2027

    18:30 – 21:30 • 4 weeks

    Bleeding Heart Studios, Farringdon

    Miranda Bell

    £298

  • Sat 30 Jan 2027

    10:00 – 13:00 • 4 weeks

    City Academy, Farringdon

    Scott Sparrow

    £298

  • Tue 16 Feb 2027

    18:30 – 21:30 • 4 weeks

    Bleeding Heart Studios, Farringdon

    Morgan Watkins

    £298

StartsScheduleLengthTeacherVenuePrice
5 Dec 2026
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Weekend course2 days
ScottSparrow
City AcademyFarringdon
£298.00
4 Jan 2027
Mondays
18:30 - 21:30
Short course4 weeks
DarrenTighe
Bleeding Heart Studios
£298.00
9 Jan 2027
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Weekend course2 days
RichardWinsor
City AcademyFarringdon
£298.00
22 Jan 2027
Fridays
18:30 - 21:30
Short course4 weeks
MirandaBell
Bleeding Heart Studios
£298.00
30 Jan 2027
Saturdays
10:00 - 13:00
Short course4 weeks
ScottSparrow
City AcademyFarringdon
£298.00
16 Feb 2027
Tuesdays
18:30 - 21:30
Short course4 weeks
MorganWatkins
Bleeding Heart Studios
£298.00
27 Feb 2027
Saturdays
12:45 - 15:45
Short course4 weeks
MirandaBell
City AcademyFarringdon
£298.00
11 Mar 2027
Thursdays
18:30 - 21:30
Short course4 weeks
DarrenTighe
City AcademyFarringdon
£298.00
  • Mon 16 Nov, 18:45 - 21:15

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    5 weeks
    City Academy
    5 weeksMon 18:45£298
    ScottSparrowCity Academy
    ScottSparrow
    £298
  • Sat 5 Dec, 10:00 - 17:00

    2 days
    City Academy
    2 daysSat 10:00£298
    ScottSparrowCity Academy
    ScottSparrow
    £298
  • Mon 4 Jan, 18:30 - 21:30

    4 weeks
    Bleeding Heart Studios
    4 weeksMon 18:30£298
    DarrenTigheBleeding Heart Studios
    DarrenTighe
    £298
  • Sat 9 Jan, 10:00 - 17:00

    2 days
    City Academy
    2 daysSat 10:00£298
    RichardWinsorCity Academy
    RichardWinsor
    £298
  • Fri 22 Jan, 18:30 - 21:30

    4 weeks
    Bleeding Heart Studios
    4 weeksFri 18:30£298
    MirandaBellBleeding Heart Studios
    MirandaBell
    £298
  • Sat 30 Jan, 10:00 - 13:00

    4 weeks
    City Academy
    4 weeksSat 10:00£298
    ScottSparrowCity Academy
    ScottSparrow
    £298
  • Tue 16 Feb, 18:30 - 21:30

    4 weeks
    Bleeding Heart Studios
    4 weeksTue 18:30£298
    MorganWatkinsBleeding Heart Studios
    MorganWatkins
    £298
  • Sat 27 Feb, 12:45 - 15:45

    4 weeks
    City Academy
    4 weeksSat 12:45£298
    MirandaBellCity Academy
    MirandaBell
    £298
  • Thu 11 Mar, 18:30 - 21:30

    4 weeks
    City Academy
    4 weeksThu 18:30£298
    DarrenTigheCity Academy
    DarrenTighe
    £298

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