Level: Applied Techniques

For adults 18 years +

For students who have completed Screen Acting Techniques (or equivalent). Extend your screen acting skills in contrasting scenes from film and TV. Learn techniques to bring your scene analysis to life in specific and truthful on-screen performances. Develop your confidence working within the technical elements of screen acting and be introduced to industry requirements such as screen tests and castings.

Students should be familiar with the basic language of the Stanislavski acting system and scene analysis.

Course components

• Physical and vocal techniques for creating on-screen character.
• Screen tests and castings.
• Advanced scene analysis.

Outcomes

• Ability to create dynamic and clear on screen performances.
• Confidence working with the technical elements of on-screen performance.
• Knowledge of on-set etiquette and professional practise.

Prerequisite

Previous training and experience essential

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Important information

• Please read our Cancellation and Transfer Policy.
• Flights and Accommodation: From time to time we may need to cancel an advertised course. Before booking flights and accommodation for travel to attend a NIDA Open course, please contact the NIDA Open office to confirm if your course will proceed as planned. NIDA does not accept liability for any associated costs of attendance or cancellation.
• Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in for all drama and performance related courses. Clothing that restricts movement is inappropriate.
• Please wear closed-in shoes. Shoes may be removed in the rehearsal room on the direction of the class tutor.
• Please bring along a pen, notebook or electronic device and a bottle of water to all classes.