Practical screen acting

This intensive and individually focussed workshop is designed to give an ease and confidence to the actor's work on camera, framing it with the practical application of a dedicated screen acting technique.

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Key course information

Dates
09/01/12 - 26/03/12

Day(s)
Mon

Duration
12 weeks

Time
11:30 - 13:30

Fees
Full fee: £153
Senior fee: £93
Concession: £77

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
DM058*

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

Using screen-acting exercises, scenes from films and TV dramas and guided by an experienced professional, you will learn how to prepare effectively for the shoot, gain practical experience on camera, start to bring a greater degree of truth to your performance and most importantly develop an ability for self-reflexive assessment.

What topics will we cover?

Application of a screen-acting technique.
How a film set and camera crew works and the actor’s role as part of the team.
Telling the story on camera.
How to prepare effectively for auditions and a shoot.
Prepare a script and develop a character with a greater degree of truthfulness.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Have an appreciation of what the camera can do and the role of the actor on set.
Be able to successfully break down a script.
Make justified and fulfilled choices about your character in a scene.
Start to bring a greater degree of truthfulness to your performance.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

You must have successfully completed Acting for Camera: Stage 1, plus Introduction to Stanislavski or an equivalent body of work, which demonstrates your commitment to and familiarity with a naturalistic acting process.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Individual and pair work.
Screen-Acting exercises.
Work on scenes.
Time on camera and playback.
Self-criticism, and group and tutor feedback.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2542

drama@citylit.ac.uk

Drop-in advice During term-time: Monday & Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30 Thursday 17.30 - 18.30 Non term-time Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 Wednesday 17.30 - 18.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.