Screen Acting Courses - An Introduction


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 teacher
Where this course runs
- Selected class
10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG
Farringdon, London
Nearest station: Farringdon
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At a glance
Upcoming classes
9 classes
Selected date
Mon 16 Nov 2026
18:45 – 21:15 • 5 weeks
£298
City Academy, Farringdon
Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16 Nov 2026 Mondays | 18:45 - 21:15 | Short course5 weeks | ScottSparrow | City AcademyFarringdon | £298.00 | Book now |
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 | ScreenActingTutors | Bleeding Heart Studios | £298.00 | |
9 Jan 2027 Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 | Weekend course2 days | ScreenActingTutors | City AcademyFarringdon | £298.00 | |
22 Jan 2027 Fridays | 18:30 - 21:30 | Short course4 weeks | ScreenActingTutors | Bleeding Heart Studios | £298.00 | |
30 Jan 2027 Saturdays | 10:00 - 13:00 | Short course4 weeks | ScreenActingTutors | City AcademyFarringdon | £298.00 | |
16 Feb 2027 Tuesdays | 18:30 - 21:30 | Short course4 weeks | ScreenActingTutors | Bleeding Heart Studios | £298.00 | |
27 Feb 2027 Saturdays | 12:45 - 15:45 | Short course4 weeks | ScreenActingTutors | City AcademyFarringdon | £298.00 | |
11 Mar 2027 Thursdays | 18:30 - 21:30 | Short course4 weeks | ScreenActingTutors | City AcademyFarringdon | £298.00 |

Sat 5 Dec, 10:00 - 17:00
2 days2 daysSat 10:00£298
ScottSparrowCity Academy
Mon 4 Jan, 18:30 - 21:30
4 weeks4 weeksMon 18:30£298ScreenActingTutorsBleeding Heart StudiosSat 9 Jan, 10:00 - 17:00
2 days2 daysSat 10:00£298ScreenActingTutorsCity AcademyFri 22 Jan, 18:30 - 21:30
4 weeks4 weeksFri 18:30£298ScreenActingTutorsBleeding Heart StudiosSat 30 Jan, 10:00 - 13:00
4 weeks4 weeksSat 10:00£298ScreenActingTutorsCity AcademyTue 16 Feb, 18:30 - 21:30
4 weeks4 weeksTue 18:30£298ScreenActingTutorsBleeding Heart StudiosSat 27 Feb, 12:45 - 15:45
4 weeks4 weeksSat 12:45£298ScreenActingTutorsCity AcademyThu 11 Mar, 18:30 - 21:30
4 weeks4 weeksThu 18:30£298ScreenActingTutorsCity Academy

