Acting
For Camera Course
Level 1
Birmingham
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Autumn Offer
From:
£375
Duration -Part-Time Evening Course- for adults. In person course
Course Dates 2026- January 28th 2026
Weekly Commitment -1.5 hours a week for 6 weeks. Additional optional filming hours see below.
Venue- Trinity Centre Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
B72 1TF
Wednesdays- 7pm-8.30pm
Level 1- Complete beginners welcome. Ideal as intermediate refresher or to gain further experience.
Course Code- 345
Progression Route-Level 2 & Level 3
Fees Autumn offer Level 1- Instalments available More Info
Taught by- Professional & highly experienced industry directors.
Limited student capacity. Course is for adult students 18+ only.
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One-to-One Induction
We understand that starting a new course can feel a little nerve-wracking, especially for beginners or those returning to acting after some time.
To help ease any first-day nerves, you’ll have an individual 15-minute Zoom session, with your tutor during the week before your course begins, at a mutually convenient time.
This informal meeting is designed to help you feel more confident and comfortable before starting your in-person course sessions. It also gives your tutor an opportunity to tailor course activities based upon your experience and goals.
All enrolled students will receive their Zoom invitation by email.
Booking -Complete blue form level 1
Terms & Conditions- Please read our terms and conditions for full details
Optional Extras
The following additional options can be purchased towards the end of your course and arranged with your course tutor. They are not included in the course fee as they are designed for individual students as add-ons only.
Optional Filming Hours £55 per actor.
Option to purchase personally edited mini-show reel from royalty free screen play material and filmed footage, £75 per actor.
Online Presentation Screening- Private access- Password protected.
Showreels cannot be ordered until after editing and an official and final online screening of your work.
Please see additional Terms & Conditions relating to optional showreels and filming hours- showreels filming hours
Brief Course Outline Level 1
Acting For Camera Course 1 Course Code 345- Covered within 6 weeks.
1: Focus & Relaxation- Preparing to be natural & comfortable in front of the camera & crew
2: Acting For Film & TV- Practically exploring the differences
3: Shooting Thoughts- How an actor projects thought & emotion that are effectively captured by the camera
4: Creating a character- Where to start and how to develop
5: Voice & Movement- How voice can reveal & enhance character. Exploring effective ways to move in character that translate well on screen.
6: Scene Study- Using pre-selected material to help experiment with filmed scenes.
7: Understanding Framing.
8: Understanding crew roles, on set expectations and working practice.
9: Acting for the Camera- How to work in front of the lens, hit marks, use eyelines & create fresh performances every take, listening to and working with direction.
10: Method- Considering and experimenting with Stanislavski's System, Strasberg’s Method & Meisner's Approach
11: Film Craft- Introducing students to the vocabulary of filmmaking so that actors can confidently communicate with directors and crew.
12: Project- Rehearsal & Practice Shoot
13: Tutor feedback
Includes class notes, handouts, script materials and online class support.
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Course Fees
Autumn Offer Earlybird Discount Level 1- Offer valid until Dec 31st 2025. Credit and Instalment options may be offered by PayPal subject to status. The option to use PayPal buy now pay later instalment credit ( 4 months interest free credit ) will be offered subject to status, when you select the 'Buy Level 1' checkout button below or you can choose to pay in full. For more information visit PayPal. Alternatively you may request a BACS internet banking invoice to arrange payment in full.To qualify for discounted rates all bookings must be submitted and course fees paid by the course starting date.
Payment can also be made in full via PayPal without an account, choosing the checkout as a guest option
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