Learn to act for television and film during this creative summer course for 14-17 year olds. The course is held in central London at Westminster Kingsway College.*
You’ll learn to make memorable on-screen characters and be bold in front of the camera, with the help of expert actors.
This summer course is a safe space to learn new things, be creative and have fun. Over five action-packed days you’ll build your confidence and technique
in front of a camera, create a character, prepare for auditions and record a dramatic monologue.
Over the course of the week you will:
TV and film acting technique. Casting technique.
Five consecutive full days in the summer holidays
Act for camera, learn the language of the industry, work with a director, and find out how to audition.
DAY ONE: DISCOVER TV AND FILM
We’ll set the scene with an overview of the roles on TV and film sets, and learn the main differences between screen acting and theatre acting. You’ll get to grips with new screen acting techniques, learning about relaxation, concentration and points of attention in front of the camera.
DAY TWO: DEVELOPING A CHARACTER
A key part of screen acting is the relationship between the camera and the eyes. You’ll learn tricks to make the most of this, as well as how to use your imagination to create a realistic character. There will be practical sessions in front of the camera with video playback and friendly feedback as a group.
DAY THREE: ON SCRIPT
Get ready to break down a real film script. You’ll learn how to interpret a text to help you go deeper into your character. During the final part of the day you’ll put what you’ve learned into practice in front of the camera.
DAY FOUR: THE AUDITION
Learn what to expect and how to prepare for auditions. You’ll take part in special sessions with a real casting director and practise a commercial casting. The day’s sessions will run through a range of practical scenarios to give you confidence in future auditions.
DAY FIVE: THE FINAL PIECE
On the last day will bring together all the techniques you’ve learned and focus on what’s next. You’ll record a dramatic monologue to take away with you for your future studies or career. The session will finish with a discussion about the next steps on your journey into acting, with practical tips and advice.
A booking for the youth summer school program must be made by a parent or guardian of the attendee.
The parent/guardian should provide their own details at the checkout. We will be in touch with a form, provided alongside the booking confirmation, to ask for the details of the student who will be attending the course.
Please contact Student Services on 0207 042 8833 if you have any issues making the booking online.
City Academy is an established acting school for film and television with classes in the heart of London.
Our summer courses in London give young people the tools they need to make the first steps on their way to further study or a career in the creative industries.
Attend an Open Day to meet the tutors and see the venue for our summer school.
We will be publishing new class dates soon - please register your interest and we will be in touch with more information.
Membership to the Company will cover you for all classes, rehearsals and all shows from your joining date. The Company rehearses throughout the year, with the following breaks: Easter (one week break), Summer (3-week break) and Christmas.
To make membership fees more manageable, these breaks are accounted for within your monthly instalments across the year. This means there are no breaks in your monthly payments.
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
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.
We offer a full refund or full credit if you cancel at least 72 hours before your first Company rehearsal.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before your first Company rehearsal.
Please see Membership Subscription Details (above) for information on when and how you can cancel your ongoing subscription, once you have already started the Jazz Dance Company.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
We will be publishing new class dates soon - please register your interest and we will be in touch with more information.
Membership to the Company will cover you for all classes, rehearsals and all shows from your joining date. The Company rehearses throughout the year, with the following breaks: Easter (one week break), Summer (3-week break) and Christmas.
To make membership fees more manageable, these breaks are accounted for within your monthly instalments across the year. This means there are no breaks in your monthly payments.
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
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.
We offer a full refund or full credit if you cancel at least 72 hours before your first Company rehearsal.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before your first Company rehearsal.
Please see Membership Subscription Details (above) for information on when and how you can cancel your ongoing subscription, once you have already started the Jazz Dance Company.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
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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.
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