Take your next step in Screen Acting by exploring complex scenes in small groups. In this practical course, led by a professional actor, you will take a look at the industry, equipping yourself with the practical tools needed to approach agents, casting directors and garner auditions. Whether you’re interested in screen acting to boost your confidence, enjoy the thrill of on-screen storytelling or join the industry as a professional - this Level 3 course is for you.
Ideal for those with acting experience gained through City Academy’s Screen Acting Level 1 and Level 2 course or equivalent, this Level 3 course is our most advanced part-time screen acting course. In it you'll more discussion about the industry as well as how to create your work film work.
Screen Acting - Level 3 gives you a practical, multi-tiered skills of acting for television and film. Not only will you learn the skills to thrive in front of the camera, the course provides the perfect opportunity to receive vital individual feedback on audition etiquette, approaching agents, headshots and understanding your casting type.
Each day focuses on different aspects of acting for the screen. The course focuses on two of the main pillars of a showreel - the monologue and the duologue. Throughout this practical course and under the guidance of an experienced acting coach, you’ll choose, rehearse and film each text using a DSLR camera. Practical exercises will strengthen your improvisation technique and character work as you move through the entire audition process, learning how to best showcase your performance strengths. You’ll receive an industry-standard headshot from a professional photographer and your filmed texts to prepare for your next showreel. The course concludes with a casting Q&A and feedback.
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:
- Rehearse and perform complex scenes in pairs to camera
- Learn casting and audition etiquette for film and television
- Discover your casting type with individual feedback from industry professionals
- Take part in a casting masterclass with a London based casting director
- Receive an industry standard headshot from a professional photographer
- Augment the character work and improvisation skills required for a strong showreel
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 followed by feedback and a Q&A session.
Useful information
This course is for actors with prior screen experience, ideally those who have completed Screen Acting Level 2 or have equivalent professional or training experience. It’s designed for those ready to refine their acting craft and take on more emotionally complex and technically demanding screen roles.
You’ll work on advanced screen scripts from film and television, with a focus on emotional truth, character consistency, and scene complexity. You’ll also learn to work under professional filming conditions, maintaining continuity and adjusting performances for different takes and camera setups.
Yes — it’s ideal for emerging professionals or experienced actors looking to strengthen their screen acting technique, build showreel content, or prepare for auditions and roles in film and TV.
Absolutely. Tutors provide individual feedback throughout, and scenes are reviewed in class so you can evaluate your progress on screen.
All filming will be watched in class and you will receive notes from your tutor in class. You'll be working with professional scripts under copyright and watching together in class 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.
The course is led by experienced industry professionals — actors, directors and screen practitioners with extensive credits in film and television.
Depending on your goals, you might consider - Audition Technique for Screen, Self-Taping Workshops, Showreel Course (to create professional footage for your portfolio)
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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.
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