Course Summary

The Screen Acting Plus builds upon our Screen Acting Intro by taking students a little deeper into how to build convincing characters for screen and develop the key elements of TV & Film acting technique.

From Stanislavski’s 7 questions to imaginative character journey’s or hot seating to improvisation, students will explore the core areas of screen acting as well as voice, movement and screen technique in a professionally styled masterclass.

Building a character across the course of a session, students will learn the principles of improv before creating their own scenes or short films starring their characters.

Suitable for all levels from beginner to more experienced, you can select from full day or half day sessions to fit in with your school or organisation time table.

What we cover

• Acting warm up games: Advance your screen acting freedom through a series of fun actor warm up games.

• Build a character onscreen: Study world class acting techniques, including those from Meisner**, Stanislavsky, Adler and more!

• Working on a professional set: includes onset roles, hitting your mark, continuity, camera angles, eye line, sound and much more!

• The 7 questions: Explore Stanislavski’s 7 questions to gain a professional approach to playing any scene.

• Screen vs theatre: Explore the key differences between the two mediums and develop your screen craft.

• Voice and movement masterclass: Free up your voice and body in these fun filled sessions.

• Casting Type: Learn about the types of roles you may play**

• Script reading + analysis: How to approach, break down and mark up your screenplay**

• Intermediate improvisation.

• Directing, team working, leadership and storytelling tips.

• Take part in smaller film roles: assistant director, script supervisor, runner etc.**

• On camera experience: Act in a short film or scene shot by junior camera person.

**full week course only

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Course leader and assistant/ editor where required, hand selected with professional industry experience and or training.

• Camera and editing kit: Minicams, tripod, light reflectors professional iMac computers for editing.

• All teaching materials and videos.

• Personal feedback throughout.

• Some props and accessories (students bring main costume)

• End of course screening and medals for each student

• Video scenes or full edits on longer course.

• Adapted to suit different age ranges from 9+

• Can Include behind the scenes video* of students enjoying the week, perfect for showcasing your school, business or organisation.

  *additional fee.

HOW WILL IT HELP ME?

This engaging and creative screen acting experience will give your students a blast as they how to create professional performances and gain on camera experience. Students will grow in confidence, in creative freedom and as a team in this enjoyable screen acting challenge.

IS THIS COURSE FOR ME?

If you are looking for a screen acting workshop that that gives students a taste of professional training and acting, this one’s for you.

Key Facts:

Price: See Prices

For Ages: 9+

Course Length: 1, 3 or 5 day.

Location: We come to you.

No of Students: 32