Acting for
camera
Courses
level 1 &2
Venue Options- Birmingham Level 1 & 2- Tamworth Level 1
Acting
For Camera Course
Level 1
Birmingham
Enrolling 2022-
From:
Earlybird Online Offer
£375
Duration -Part-Time Weekend Course
Start Date- To be confirmed
Weekly Commitment -2 hours a week for 8 weeks. Additional optional filming hours see below.
Venue- The Highbury Theatre Centre, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B75 5HD
Saturdays- 11.45am-1.45pm
Course Code- 345
Fees £499.00. Online Earlybird offer £375.00. Credit and Instalment options maybe offered by PayPal subject to status.
Taught by- Professional & highly experienced industry directors from Class Act Drama Centre
Maximum student capacity-15 places only. Course is for adult students.
Terms & Conditions- Please read our terms and conditions for full details which includes our Covid-19 policy.
Brief Course Outline Acting For Camera Course 1 Course Code 345
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
5: Voice & Movement- How voice can reveal & enhance character. Movement, exploring effective ways to move in character that translates well onscreen.
6: Scene Study- Using pre-selected material to help experiment acting within filmed scenes. Watching back-unedited rushes as a group.
7: Understanding Framing
8: Understanding crew roles, on set expectations and working practice.
9: Acting for 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
In the event of any further lockdown restrictions, affected course dates, class content and materials will automatically be taught online to ensure continuity Please see terms and conditions for full information.
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.
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
Acting For Camera
Course
Level 2
Birmingham
Enrolling 2022
From:
Earlybird Online Offer
£375
Please note that this course is considerably more challenging than
Level 1 and focuses upon experiential learning with tutor's guidance.
Duration -Part-Time Evening Course for adults
Start Date- To be confirmed
Apply to WAITING LISTS
Next Course- We currently have a waiting list available for this level two course. Students must have completed level 1 to attend.
Weekly Commitment -2 hours
Venue- Minerva Works
Ground Floor Rehearsal Space
West Midlands Creation Centre, Unit 8, Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Birmingham B5 5RT
Evenings- To be confirmed.
Course Code- 425
Fees £499.00. Online early bird offer £375.00 if fees paid in full before Dec 31st 2021. Credit and Instalment options maybe offered by PayPal subject to status.
Taught by- Professional & highly experienced industry directors from Class Act Drama Centre
Terms & Conditions- Please read our terms and conditions for full details.
Brief Course Outline Acting For Camera Course Level 2 Course Code 425
1: Individual Feedback based upon Level 1 or previous screen work.
2: Working under pressure- Being ready, professionalism, efficiency, set etiquette- Working as part of a cohesive team.
3: Exploring Skill Sets- Other types of screen acting employment and emerging opportunities within the industry. Motion Capture & Special Creature Artists.
4: Exploring Green Screen- Required skill sets & awareness in the Green Screen Studio
5: Understanding expectations- Considering crew members perspective and needs. Actors to require further understanding of a crew member’s role and how to make this relationship more productive. *Talks from industry guests
6: Creation of a Short Film as a group project with guidance from tutors.
7: Project- Film Pre-production
8: Project- Film Pre-production
9: Project- Film Pre-production
10: Project- Film Pre-production
11: Rehearsal – Blocking Actors & Camera
12: Rehearsal- Blocking Actors & Camera
Shooting Day- Short Film Project – Scheduled for weekend shoots. Dates to be announced once cast availability has been ascertained and confirmed.
*Talks from industry guests scheduled throughout the 12 weeks to accommodate fluctuating schedules.
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.
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
