Screen Acting - Level 1

About this course

Participants work in pairs and trios on short scripted scenes from film and television, rehearsing and performing them on camera. The course introduces fundamental screen acting techniques, including working with the camera, understanding shot types, hitting marks and delivering truthful performances. Teaching combines practical exercises, tutor direction, playback and group discussion. Learners analyse text, make choices about character and emotion, explore improvisation and review screen performances to consider how they communicate with an audience and advance a scene’s narrative.

What you'll learn

• Apply fundamental techniques for delivering an authentic performance on camera
• Analyse scripts and make choices that support a scene’s narrative
• Rehearse and perform a scripted duologue on camera
• Work with shot types, camera positioning and marks
• Review recorded performances and respond to directed feedback
• Use basic improvisation and text-to-character techniques

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners with basic acting experience who are developing their screen acting skills. Participation involves practical camera work, scripted performance in pairs or trios, and discussion and feedback within a small group. Learners completely new to acting are directed towards an introductory course instead.

• Basic acting experience is recommended.
• Learners should be comfortable performing scripted scenes on camera and receiving group feedback.

Before you go

• Wear comfortable clothing that allows movement.
• A printed script may be requested for some sessions and will be provided in advance.