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 Evening Course
Start Date- 21st September 2022
Weekly Commitment -1.5 hours a week for 8 weeks. Additional optional filming hours see below.
Venue- Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham B72 1TF
Wednesdays- 7.30pm-9pm
Level- Complete beginners welcome. Ideal as intermediate refresher or to gain further experience.
Course Code- 345
Fees £499.00. Online Earlybird offer £375.00. Credit and Instalment options maybe offered by PayPal subject to status. Earlybird offer open until September 7th 2022. 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.
Taught by- Professional & highly experienced industry directors.
Limited student capacity. Course is for adult students 18+ only.
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- 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
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 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
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 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
