Screen Acting 1 Year Course

Expect regular networking opportunities as you brush shoulders with the people who are shaping the industry every day.

Being in this prime, creative location means you’ll benefit from:

• Collaborations with Industry Networks. Our connections give you exclusive access to upcoming auditions, projects, and rehearsals, helping you build the right relationships early in your career.
• By being in the centre of where the action is, you'll not only develop as an actor but also make invaluable connections with industry professionals that could lead to your next big role.
• Find out first hand industry knowledge, find out about auditions and have the opportunity to audition in open auditions happening at City Academy.

The total fee for the Professional Screen Acting Course is £12,000, covering an intensive year of high-level training with working industry professionals. This includes all classes, professional headshots, short film production, career coaching, and a final industry showcase — everything you need to launch your screen acting career with confidence.

To help you manage the investment in a way that works for you, we offer a range of flexible payment options.

All plans provide full access to the programme with no additional fees. Once your place is confirmed, our team will contact you to arrange your preferred payment method.

Spaces are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis — secure your place early to avoid disappointment.

• Screen-Specific Technique - Hone your craft by mastering the nuanced demands of screen acting, including stillness, presence, and detail work for HD close-ups and cinematic storytelling. Focus on the transition from stage-trained habits to the precision required for screen as you bring depth to your performance on camera.
• On-camera technique - Work intensively with camera setups, framing, eyelines, and on-set continuity. Get used to the technicalities of camera angles, lighting as you gain confidence hitting marks to deliver consistent takes.
• Voice Control and Physicality for Screen - Develop advanced vocal skills and body control tailored to screen work. Learn how to deliver performance with minimal physical movement while maintaining emotional impact and clarity on camera.
• Scene Study & Direction- Engage in rigorous scene work from popular screenplays used in professional productions. Intensive scene work from classic and contemporary screenplays to get familiar with different genres and styles. Receive detailed direction and feedback from working directors, actors and casting directors; to align your performance with industry expectations.

• The Art of Character Creation Through Technique - Use Meisner, Stanislavski, and Hagen-based methods to build authentic, psychologically detailed characters. Apply these tools practically across diverse screen texts.
• Improvisation in Industry Contexts - Adaptability is key on set. Strengthen your adaptability for live sets by developing improvised performance techniques. Learn how to react authentically and prepare for high-pressure shoots, and on hand direction on sets.
• Professional Set Etiquette - Students will be trained in set protocols, including how to work with directors, collaborate with fellow actors, and adjust to changing environments. Get deep into the depths of the industry and gain valuable insights to life on set. Train in professional on-set conduct, including collaborating with camera teams, fellow actors, adjusting performance under direction, and navigating the fast pace of the TV and film world.
• Live Scene and on Set Experiences - Students will perform in a controlled on-set environment, simulating the experience of working on a professional production. Rotate through rehearsal, blocking, and multiple takes under director supervision, reflecting professional working conditions.

• Genre Mastery - Explore and refine your screen acting technique across major genres including drama, comedy, thriller, sci-fi, and period. Tailor your emotional and physical range to meet specific stylistic demands.
• Emotional Preparation & Subtext - Tackle emotionally complex material with clarity and depth. Use subtext, inner monologue, emotion and psychological technique to sustain character integrity In front of the lens to enrich your performance.
• Advanced Scene & Dialogue Work - Sharpen your control over high-stakes dialogue, focusing on beats, the art of timing, emotional layering, and reactive listening. Execute sophisticated scripts with technical precision and compelling delivery.
• Film Production - Step into the role of an Actor and collaborate with a professional film crew on a fully produced short film. This hands-on project will be shot by industry professionals with professional production equipment, allowing you to apply everything they've learned.

• Audition Techniques & Self-Taping - Train rigorously in audition technique and learn how to land auditions, both in-person and through self-tapes. Students will have multiple mock auditions for various roles to build confidence and skill. Work with casting professionals to refine your approach.
• Navigating the Industry -From agents to casting directors, learn the ins and outs of building a career in acting, including networking, and managing expectations and long term career planning. Learn how to secure and maintain industry relationships.
• Personal Branding & Marketing - Define your casting type and brand as a screen actor. Develop a strategic online presence, and craft a tailored actor’s reel using professionally filmed material. Use your headshot session and gain showreel editing tips. Learn how to focus on long-term career planning.
• Final Showcase & Industry Presentation - Present a curated performance at a professional showcase event attended by agents, casting directors, and industry guests. Leave equipped with a ready-to-share portfolio, including a professionally edited showreel, career plan, and actionable next steps.