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Screen Acting Courses - An Introduction

Screen Acting Courses - An Introduction

This course is suitable for those with little or no acting experience.

If you’re a fan of films and TV and have admired moving and memorable performances, our Introduction to Screen Acting courses will introduce you to the techniques used by the actors.

Our course covers TV and Film Acting and offers a thorough and practical introduction to acting skills and techniques which can then be used for screen acting. In a fun and supportive atmosphere, you will explore different schools of thought on screen acting technique and style. Our experienced tutor will guide you through on-camera acting exercises with instant playback. Performing duologues on camera to gain the skills to progress.

Looking for full time course? Check out our 4 week Screen Acting Intensive course.

Screen Acting - An Introduction Content

Over the duration of this class you will gain the foundation of screen acting which will enable you to produce a confident screen performance:

  • Rehearse and perform for camera and receive notes.
  • understand terminology and common shots.
  • Engage with your physicality and voice for screen.
  • Deliver a confident performance.
  • Work on a naturalistic depiction. 
  • Take performance notes from your tutor/director.
  • Line learning and rehearsal technique.
  • Approaching text.
  • Unlocking character.

Our Screen Acting Studios

City Academy Screen Acting courses are held at professional working television studios. The photos below are of Bleeding Heart Studios.

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Completely new to acting?

If you've never tried acting before then our Screen Acting introduction course is perfect for you, but if you're still nervous about learning the ropes read our 10 top acting tips for beginners before you start your course.

Please note

We will not send students footage from this course. All filming will be watched in class and you will receive notes from your tutor in class as this is more beneficial to your development. It ensures that everyone feels free to explore and engage without the concern of scenes being publicly viewed. If you are interested in filming scenes to take with you, please take a look at our Screen Acting 5 Day Intensive course and our Professional Showreel Package where you'll film scenes to take away with you.

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12 Mar - 9 Apr Tue 18:45-21:15 5 weeks Miranda Bell Bleeding Heart Studios £298.00
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PAYMENT OPTIONS

You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.

ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS

Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.

CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.

10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.

INDUSTRY TUTORS

City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)

DATE DAY TIME (BST) DURATION TUTOR VENUE PRICE BOOKING
12 Mar - 9 Apr Tue 18:45-21:15 5 weeks Miranda Bell Bleeding Heart Studios, EC1 £298.00
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6 Apr - 27 Apr Sat 11:00-14:00 4 weeks Darren Tighe City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £298.00
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7 Apr - 28 Apr Sun 11:00-14:00 4 weeks Darren Tighe City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £298.00
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4 May - 25 May Sat 11:00-14:00 4 weeks Toby Wharton City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £298.00
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5 May - 26 May Sun 11:00-14:00 4 weeks Darren Tighe City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £298.00
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1 Jun - 22 Jun Sat 11:00-14:00 4 weeks Toby Wharton City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £298.00
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2 Jun - 23 Jun Sun 11:00-14:00 4 weeks Darren Tighe City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £298.00
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23 Jul - 20 Aug Tue 18:30-21:00 5 weeks Miranda Bell City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £298.00
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10 Aug - 31 Aug Sat 11:00-14:00 4 weeks Scott Sparrow City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £298.00
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21 Aug - 18 Sep Wed 18:45-21:15 5 weeks Miranda Bell City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £298.00
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PAYMENT OPTIONS

You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.

ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS

Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.

CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.

10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.

INDUSTRY TUTORS

City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)

All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.

ACTING SUMMER SCHOOL

Our Acting Summer School offers a wide range of acting masterclasses and workshops from screen acting and Shakespeare across five full days of tuition.

SCREEN ACTING SUMMER SCHOOL

Learn about camera technique, casting types, character building, audition technique, monologue and duologue work, and about the industry and getting work in our Screen Acting Simmer school.

Continue your journey

After you have completed your course - we recommend continuing your journey on one of the following courses:

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