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Screen Acting - Level 3

Screen Acting - Level 3

Get your foot in the door of the film and television industry and take the next steps to kick-start your screen acting career.

Ideal for students with screen acting experience gained through our classes or equivalent*, our Screen Acting Lessons - Level 3 takes a thorough look at the industry and equips you with the practical tools you will need to approach agents, casting directors and garner auditions. 

During the course you will continue developing your screen acting craft. You will also spend time with a professional photographer to get the perfect industry standard headshot and attend a masterclass and in depth Q&A with a London based agent or casting director. This is the perfect opportunity to receive vital individual feedback on audition etiquette and your specific casting type to prepare you for the next step in your Acting career.

After this course we'd strongly recommend the showreel package, for your final step toward your acting career. 

Screen Acting Lessons - Level 3 content

During this screen acting lesson you will:

  • Learn film and television casting and audition etiquette.
  • Discover your casting type with individual feedback from industry professionals.
  • Gain an insight into creating your own film work.
  • Take part in a masterclass with a London based agent or casting director.
  • Receive an industry standard headshot.
  • Gain confidence in preparation for filming a professional showreel.

*If you are unsure if you have the relevant experience required to take this course please email our Student Services team on info@city-academy.com

Training

One class a week for 4 weeks. Outside of class time preparation required. This course is taught in English.

Level

Level 3 course - for those who have completed our Level 1 & Level 2 Screen Acting courses, or who have a good understanding of Screen Acting.

Styles

100% practical, led by industry professionals. Individual and group work required. Small class size (capacity 12).

Screen Acting Lessons - Level 3 Breakdown

DAY 1: MAKING YOUR OWN WORK

In the morning you'll have a session on how to make a film project a reality, discuss your casting type and watch a short film followed by a Q&A. In the afternoon you will be working on your monologue selection ready for filming the following week. 

DAY 2: FILMING

In the morning you'll be rehearsing and shooting your monologues on a DSLR camera, having two takes. In the afternoon you will have a duologue script selection ready for filming the following week, including character work and improvisations.  

DAY 3: FILMING YOUR DUOLOGUES

In the morning you’ll work on script and character work to be done in a scene. Throughout the day you’ll film the scene in a 2 shot and close ups.

DAY 4: HEADSHOTS AND CASTING

In the morning you'll have a headshot session with a professional photographer and receive two edited shots to take away with you. In the afternoon you will work on casting and film a tape for review by a visiting casting director or agent, with a following Q&A and feedback. 

Ready to jump into the industry?

If you're ready to put your training to use and get into the industry, CA Screen Acting tutor Katie Sherrard has put together a list of her favourite industry tips from famous actors to give you some motivation and comfort jumping in at the deep end.

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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2 Jun - 23 Jun Sun 10:30-17:00 4 weeks Rob Ostlere City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £595.00
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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
2 Jun - 23 Jun Sun 10:30-17:00 4 weeks Rob Ostlere City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £595.00
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7 Sep - 28 Sep Sat 10:30-17:00 4 weeks Toby Wharton City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £595.00
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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.

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

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