Expert advice and guidance on how to prepare for auditions. This practical course covering techniques and tips on how to prepare for auditions with opportunity to practice in putting those into action.
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How to prepare and deliver self tapes across all styles and genres, including how to prepare for live audition processes and recalls. Watch student testimonials: here
What will we cover?
How to prepare for and deal with the technical requirements of auditioning in front of a camera. How to self-tape effectively. We will cover:
• The practical requirements of self-taping. • The subtle variations between taping for Film, Television and Commercials. • Quick and effective delivery. • Speed line learning for last minute auditions. • The live audition process, what to expect and how to thrive in those conditions. • Common mistakes made when taping and auditioning.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Use good acting technique to respond to the challenge of any script. • Extract relevant information from character break-downs provided, to produce the character required for the audition. • Critically and constructively assess performance. •Work with increased confidence in your ability to perform in the audition environment. • Perform rehearsed scenes in an audition environment and self-tape.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is ideal if you have completed our screen acting classes or have equivalent experience elsewhere.
In order to get the most from the course you will be able to: • Listen actively and communicate clearly. • Give and receive constructive feedback. • Read and analyse scripts to find meaning and clarity. • Take notes. • Show a practical understanding of Relationships, Motivation, Previous circumstances and Destinations.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be working on real scripts supplied by the tutor and you will get to film and watch back audition scenes. You will self-tape, watch back, self-critique, and receive tutor feed back. You will be able to bring in your own audition pieces and film them. You will be asked to complete a data release form so that any duologue or group footage can be shared with your scene partners for analysis and development. Some students may wish to use the footage for their show reels. Please consider if you are prepared and ready for this level of work and commitment prior to enrolling. If you need advice and guidance, please contact a member of the drama team.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
A notebook and pen would be useful.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Ernol onto Screen acting:advanced to continue developing your on camera skills. Consider Audition Ready for general guidance and preparation when securing acting work. City Lit offers a wide range of courses in screen acting and television presenting, as well as more general courses in acting and theatre for actors at all stages of their development.
As an actor Gary has been a regular on British television since his debut role in Hollyoaks from 1999 to 2000. Various television roles followed, but he's probably best known for his two year stint as DC Paul Riley in ITV's The Bill. Various feature films were to follow along with various stage appearances including his role as Silver in the premiere run of Jim Cartwright’s acclaimed play ‘Hard Fruit’ at The Royal Court. Recent credits include co-leading Anders Banke's 'Enemy Lines' (2020), currently available on Sky Store and Apple TV, leading Cristian Solimeno’s acclaimed dark drama 'I made this for you' (2019) and appearing in international TV drama 'Giri Haji' (2019) for BBC 2 and Netflix. Upcoming films include 'Neil Monaghan's 'Election Night' which is due for release late 2020. Gary made his directorial debut with the multi-award winning ‘Daisy’s Last Stand’ in 2010 and went on to direct feature film ‘Lighter’ for Solaris Productions. The awards for ‘Daisy’s Last Stand’ include ‘Best film’ at the BAFTA hosted annual Film London awards, and ‘Best film’ at ‘The Okanagan International Film Festival’ in Canada.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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This practical course covering techniques and tips on how to prepare for auditions with opportunity to practice in putting those into action.0000-Available|2026-06-15 00:00:00How to prepare and deliver self tapes across all styles and genres, including how to prepare for live audition processes and recalls.<br/>Watch student testimonials: <a href="https://vimeo.com/631910075/6e50930233target=_blank">here</a>Expert advice and guidance on how to prepare for auditions. This practical course covering techniques and tips on how to prepare for auditions with opportunity to practice in putting those into action.How to prepare for and deal with the technical requirements of auditioning in front of a camera. How to self-tape effectively. We will cover:<br/><br/>• The practical requirements of self-taping.<br/>• The subtle variations between taping for Film, Television and Commercials.<br/>• Quick and effective delivery.<br/>• Speed line learning for last minute auditions.<br/>• The live audition process, what to expect and how to thrive in those conditions.<br/>• Common mistakes made when taping and auditioning.• Use good acting technique to respond to the challenge of any script.<br/>• Extract relevant information from character break-downs provided, to produce the character required for the audition.<br/>• Critically and constructively assess performance.<br/>•Work with increased confidence in your ability to perform in the audition environment. <br/>• Perform rehearsed scenes in an audition environment and self-tape.This course is ideal if you have completed our screen acting classes or have equivalent experience elsewhere.<br/><br/> In order to get the most from the course you will be able to:<br/> • Listen actively and communicate clearly.<br/> • Give and receive constructive feedback.<br/> • Read and analyse scripts to find meaning and clarity.<br/> • Take notes.<br/> • Show a practical understanding of Relationships, Motivation, Previous circumstances and Destinations.You will be working on real scripts supplied by the tutor and you will get to film and watch back audition scenes. You will self-tape, watch back, self-critique, and receive tutor feed back. You will be able to bring in your own audition pieces and film them. You will be asked to complete a data release form so that any duologue or group footage can be shared with your scene partners for analysis and development. Some students may wish to use the footage for their show reels. Please consider if you are prepared and ready for this level of work and commitment prior to enrolling. If you need advice and guidance, please contact a member of the drama team.A notebook and pen would be useful.Ernol onto Screen acting:advanced to continue developing your on camera skills. Consider Audition Ready for general guidance and preparation when securing acting work. City Lit offers a wide range of courses in <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/performing-arts/tv-radio-and-film/screen-acting-and-tv-presentingtarget=_blank">screen acting and television presenting</a>, as well as more general courses in <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/performing-arts/acting-and-theatretarget=_blank">acting and theatre</a> for actors at all stages of their development.TV, radio and filmScreen acting and TV presentingvirtual329329230DRA023NONEMon15/06/26 - 20/07/2618:00 - 21:0018:0021:006 sessions (over 6 weeks)65-10 weeksEveningWeekdayKSKeeley StreetGary GrantAdvancedAvailable courses2026-06-15T00:00:00+00:00Jun 2026Performing arts329329Screen acting: auditioning and self-taping for TV and filmscreen-acting-auditioning-and-self-taping-for-tv-and-film/dra023-2526Expert advice and guidance on how to prepare for auditions. This practical course covering techniques and tips on how to prepare for auditions with opportunity to practice in putting those into action.0000-Available|2026-06-15 00:00:00How to prepare and deliver self tapes across all styles and genres, including how to prepare for live audition processes and recalls.<br/>Watch student testimonials: <a href="https://vimeo.com/631910075/6e50930233target=_blank">here</a>Expert advice and guidance on how to prepare for auditions. This practical course covering techniques and tips on how to prepare for auditions with opportunity to practice in putting those into action.How to prepare for and deal with the technical requirements of auditioning in front of a camera. How to self-tape effectively. We will cover:<br/><br/>• The practical requirements of self-taping.<br/>• The subtle variations between taping for Film, Television and Commercials.<br/>• Quick and effective delivery.<br/>• Speed line learning for last minute auditions.<br/>• The live audition process, what to expect and how to thrive in those conditions.<br/>• Common mistakes made when taping and auditioning.• Use good acting technique to respond to the challenge of any script.<br/>• Extract relevant information from character break-downs provided, to produce the character required for the audition.<br/>• Critically and constructively assess performance.<br/>•Work with increased confidence in your ability to perform in the audition environment. <br/>• Perform rehearsed scenes in an audition environment and self-tape.This course is ideal if you have completed our screen acting classes or have equivalent experience elsewhere.<br/><br/> In order to get the most from the course you will be able to:<br/> • Listen actively and communicate clearly.<br/> • Give and receive constructive feedback.<br/> • Read and analyse scripts to find meaning and clarity.<br/> • Take notes.<br/> • Show a practical understanding of Relationships, Motivation, Previous circumstances and Destinations.You will be working on real scripts supplied by the tutor and you will get to film and watch back audition scenes. You will self-tape, watch back, self-critique, and receive tutor feed back. You will be able to bring in your own audition pieces and film them. You will be asked to complete a data release form so that any duologue or group footage can be shared with your scene partners for analysis and development. Some students may wish to use the footage for their show reels. Please consider if you are prepared and ready for this level of work and commitment prior to enrolling. If you need advice and guidance, please contact a member of the drama team.A notebook and pen would be useful.Ernol onto Screen acting:advanced to continue developing your on camera skills. Consider Audition Ready for general guidance and preparation when securing acting work. City Lit offers a wide range of courses in <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/performing-arts/tv-radio-and-film/screen-acting-and-tv-presentingtarget=_blank">screen acting and television presenting</a>, as well as more general courses in <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/performing-arts/acting-and-theatretarget=_blank">acting and theatre</a> for actors at all stages of their development.TV, radio and filmScreen acting and TV presentingconfigurable
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