Screen Acting - Level 3

About this course

The course develops screen acting through monologue and duologue work, with participants selecting, rehearsing and filming scenes in pairs. Exercises address character work, improvisation, continuity and adapting performances for different takes and camera setups. Scenes are reviewed in class through playback and analysis, with individual feedback on performance and audition technique. Alongside practical filming, the course examines casting and audition etiquette, casting type, approaching agents and working with casting directors. It also includes discussion of developing film work and a casting masterclass with feedback and questions.

What you'll learn

• Rehearse and perform complex monologues and duologues for camera
• Apply improvisation and character-work techniques to screen scenes
• Adjust performances for different takes, camera setups and continuity requirements
• Use casting and audition etiquette relevant to film and television
• Evaluate recorded performances through playback, analysis and feedback
• Identify and communicate aspects of a casting type

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for actors with prior screen experience, including those progressing from Screen Acting Level 2 or equivalent professional or training experience. The expected participation includes paired and small-group scene work, filming, performance review and discussion of more complex screen roles.

• Designed for emerging professionals and experienced actors refining their screen technique
• Includes emotionally complex and technically demanding screen work
• Requires participation in filmed monologue and scene exercises with other actors

Before you go

• A professional photographer provides a headshot session, including two edited shots to take away.
• Filmed scenes are watched and discussed in class, but the footage is not supplied to participants.
• Professional scripts are used under copyright and are viewed together in class.