Move deeper into the world of film and television performance with Screen Acting - Level 2. This course takes the familiar performance, playback and analysis approach of Screen Acting - Level 1 and focuses on acting for genre, creating believable characters and ways to expres greater emotional nuance on camera.
In Level 2 you'll be working with more complex scripts, really delving into characters exploring their back stories and developing your skills telling stories on screen. Explore and understand your screen persona and casting possibilities and delve into genres as you perform complex scenes with emotional shifts.
You will work on a feature film script and explore techniques on developing character shifts through narrative and character preparation. You will work with a director on set to achieve a powerful performance and learn how to give yourself the best chance when it comes to auditioning.
Over the duration of this course you will:
Level 2 builds on the foundations from Level 1 and dives deeper into character development, emotional truth, and text work. You'll work on more challenging material from film and television scripts, with a strong emphasis on delivering believable, nuanced performances on camera.
Yes, the completion of Screen Acting Level 1 or equivalent screen acting training is recommended. You should already be comfortable with basic on-camera techniques such as hitting marks, understanding framing, analysing text and performing short duologue scenes on camera.
You’ll work with professional film and TV scripts, exploring more complex dialogues, character relationships and scene objectives. This may include both solo monologues and two-person scenes.
Yes, absolutely. Each session includes constructive individual and group feedback from the tutor, with footage reviewed in class to help you see your growth and areas to develop.
While Level 1 focuses on the basics of screen acting technique, Level 2 sharpens your ability to work with more layered characters and complex scenes. There’s a greater focus on emotional connection, continuity between takes, and working like a professional actor on set.
The course is led by professional actors and directors with significant experience in film and television. Their insights into the industry and personalised feedback will help you refine your craft.
You can continue developing your screen acting skills by enrolling on our Screen Acting Level 3 course or in our advanced workshops, specialist courses (like audition technique or self-taping), or potentially joining our filming projects or showreel programmes.
All filming will be watched in class and you will receive notes from your tutor. This enables us to work with popular, contemporary scripts and ensures that everyone feels free to explore and engage without concern of scenes being publicly viewed. If you are interested in filming scenes to take with you, please take a look at our Professional Showreel Package where you'll film scenes to take away with you.
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26 Apr 2025 - 17 May 2025 | Sat | 14:15-18:00 | 4 weeks | Darren Tighe | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £350.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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8 May 2025 - 5 Jun 2025 | Thu | 18:30-21:30 | 5 weeks | Mark Prince | Bleeding Heart Studios | £297.50
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18 May 2025 - 8 Jun 2025 | Sun | 14:15-18:00 | 4 weeks | Charlotte Brimble | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £350.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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17 Jun 2025 - 15 Jul 2025 | Tue | 18:30-21:30 | 5 weeks | Darren Tighe | Bleeding Heart Studios | £350.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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26 Apr 2025 - 17 May 2025 | Sat | 14:15-18:00 | 4 weeks | Darren Tighe | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £350.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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8 May 2025 - 5 Jun 2025 | Thu | 18:30-21:30 | 5 weeks | Mark Prince | Bleeding Heart Studios, EC1 | £297.50
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18 May 2025 - 8 Jun 2025 | Sun | 14:15-18:00 | 4 weeks | Charlotte Brimble | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £350.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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17 Jun 2025 - 15 Jul 2025 | Tue | 18:30-21:30 | 5 weeks | Darren Tighe | Bleeding Heart Studios, EC1 | £350.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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28 Jul 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 | Mon | 18:30-21:30 | 5 weeks (no class 25 Aug) | Darren Tighe | Bleeding Heart Studios, EC1 | £350.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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21 Aug 2025 - 18 Sep 2025 | Thu | 18:30-21:30 | 5 weeks | Miranda Bell | Bleeding Heart Studios, EC1 | £350.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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17 Nov 2025 - 15 Dec 2025 | Mon | 18:30-21:30 | 5 weeks | Screen Acting Tutors | Bleeding Heart Studios, EC1 | £350.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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26 Apr 2025 - 17 May 2025 | Sat | 14:15-18:00 | 4 weeks | Darren Tighe | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £350.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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8 May 2025 - 5 Jun 2025 | Thu | 18:30-21:30 | 5 weeks | Mark Prince | Bleeding Heart Studios, EC1 | £297.50
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18 May 2025 - 8 Jun 2025 | Sun | 14:15-18:00 | 4 weeks | Charlotte Brimble | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £350.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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17 Jun 2025 - 15 Jul 2025 | Tue | 18:30-21:30 | 5 weeks | Darren Tighe | Bleeding Heart Studios, EC1 | £350.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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28 Jul 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 | Mon | 18:30-21:30 | 5 weeks (no class 25 Aug) | Darren Tighe | Bleeding Heart Studios, EC1 | £350.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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21 Aug 2025 - 18 Sep 2025 | Thu | 18:30-21:30 | 5 weeks | Miranda Bell | Bleeding Heart Studios, EC1 | £350.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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17 Nov 2025 - 15 Dec 2025 | Mon | 18:30-21:30 | 5 weeks | Screen Acting Tutors | Bleeding Heart Studios, EC1 | £350.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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