Acting

Screen Acting - Level 1

ByCity Academy

Beginner

A practical beginner-level screen acting course using scripted scenes, camera work, playback and tutor feedback in a small group.

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At a glance

  • Group exercises
  • Improvisation
  • Script work
  • Scene performance

Upcoming classes

6 classes

StartsScheduleLengthTeacherVenuePrice
24 Sept 2026
Thursdays
18:45 - 21:15
Short course5 weeks
MirandaBell
Bleeding Heart Studios
£298.00
17 Oct 2026
Saturdays
12:30 - 15:30
Short course4 weeks
AdamHypki
City AcademyFarringdon
£298.00
28 Oct 2026
Wednesdays
18:45 - 21:15
Short course5 weeks
MadeleineWalker
City AcademyFarringdon
£298.00
16 Nov 2026
Mondays
18:45 - 21:15
Short course5 weeks
MirandaBell
City AcademyFarringdon
£298.00
16 Jan 2027
Saturdays
16:00 - 18:30
Short course5 weeks
ScreenActingTutors
City AcademyFarringdon
£298.00
  • Tue 8 Sep, 18:45 - 21:15

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    5 weeks
    Bleeding Heart Studios
    5 weeksTue 18:45£298
    KatieMorganBleeding Heart Studios
    KatieMorgan
    £298
  • Thu 24 Sep, 18:45 - 21:15

    5 weeks
    Bleeding Heart Studios
    5 weeksThu 18:45£298
    MirandaBellBleeding Heart Studios
    MirandaBell
    £298
  • Sat 17 Oct, 12:30 - 15:30

    4 weeks
    City Academy
    4 weeksSat 12:30£298
    AdamHypkiCity Academy
    AdamHypki
    £298
  • Wed 28 Oct, 18:45 - 21:15

    5 weeks
    City Academy
    5 weeksWed 18:45£298
    MadeleineWalkerCity Academy
    MadeleineWalker
    £298
  • Mon 16 Nov, 18:45 - 21:15

    5 weeks
    City Academy
    5 weeksMon 18:45£298
    MirandaBellCity Academy
    MirandaBell
    £298
  • Sat 16 Jan, 16:00 - 18:30

    5 weeks
    City Academy
    5 weeksSat 16:00£298
    ScreenActingTutorsCity Academy
    ScreenActing
    £298

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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.

Where this course runs

  • Selected class

    Bleeding Heart Studios, London EC1

    Nearest station: Farringdon

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  • 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG

    Farringdon, London

    Nearest station: Farringdon

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