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Acting for Film & TV: Level 2 Intermediate
Acting for Film & TV: Level 2 Intermediate
Introduction
Following on from the Level 1 Film and TV, Level 2 is designed to build on the foundational screen acting techniques you’ve already learned on Level 1, helping you create more nuanced and refined performances on camera.
Also ideal for you if you have had basic screen acting training and are looking to elevate your abilities. This course focuses on deepening your understanding and application of key performance skills.
Also ideal for you if you have had basic screen acting training and are looking to elevate your abilities. This course focuses on deepening your understanding and application of key performance skills.
Sue Dunderdale
Director
Sue Dunderdale has an impressive background in the world of Theatre, Film and TV Directing. Her commitment to fostering both new talent and working with BAFTA award-winning actors underscores her versatility and dedication to the craft.
Having coached and directed acclaimed actors such as Helena Bonham Carter and Clarke Peters, Sue has worked with BAFTA-winning performers, contributing to their success on screen.
Having coached and directed acclaimed actors such as Helena Bonham Carter and Clarke Peters, Sue has worked with BAFTA-winning performers, contributing to their success on screen.
The Building Blocks of Performance
Weekly Evening Sessions
Session 1: Adapting For Genres
 Learning Outcomes
- Explore the differences between Drama and Comedy in terms of narrative patterns and character arcs.Â
- Understanding comedic timing, developing a deep understanding of human behaviours.Â
- Explore subtlety and vulnerability to convey emotional depth in drama, building an understanding of a character backstory, relationships, wants and needs.Â
Session 2: Vocal Clarity & Control
Begin developing an understanding of vocal awareness for performance by focusing on physicality, posture, tone, and clarity.
- Understand how to deliver a performance with clear diction, tone and clear clarity.
- Have the confidence to make choices on vocal tones and physicality of a character.Â
- Develop an understanding of how to effectively look after your voice.
Session 3: Emotional Depth and Subtext
- Cultivating the skill to access and express a broad spectrum of emotions with authenticity.Â
- Understanding and conveying subtext.
- Develop the ability to adjust intensity to match the demands of different scenes and characters.
Session 4: Backstory/Inner-Life & Dialogue/Action
- Understand how to interplay between backstory or inner life and the dialogue/action of a scene.
- Create emotional depth, tension, and realism in character-driven narratives.
- Engage the audience to your performance
- Recognise examples of Interplay with TV and Film
- Layering your action and dialogue
- Working successfully with your Director.
Session 5: Filming of Scenes
Incorporate learnings into performance of duologue on camera with direction and blocking. Receive feedback from the Director.
In this course, you will explore the complexities of performing across various genres, examining the specific demands and nuances each one presents.
You will develop skills to navigate narrative structures and character development, while also honing vocal awareness and learning how to collaborate effectively with directors. Each session will provide you with essential tools to deliver compelling screen performances.
By the end of the course, you will be confident in delivering performances with vocal clarity and assured choices. You will also be equipped to analyse and showcase technical proficiency, demonstrating a clear understanding of the performance requirements of your chosen narrative.
You will develop skills to navigate narrative structures and character development, while also honing vocal awareness and learning how to collaborate effectively with directors. Each session will provide you with essential tools to deliver compelling screen performances.
By the end of the course, you will be confident in delivering performances with vocal clarity and assured choices. You will also be equipped to analyse and showcase technical proficiency, demonstrating a clear understanding of the performance requirements of your chosen narrative.
When
Tues 18th March -Weds 16th April 2025
Designed For
Actors Who Have Completed Some Acting Training
Times
6:30pm to 9:30pm
What You'll Love
Progressive Evening Training
Held in Central London
This course will be held at The Umbrella Academy, 239-241 Shaftesbury Ave, London, WC2H 8EH.
Nearby Tubes Include: Tottenham Court Road, Holborn and Covent Garden
Casting professionals choose Spotlight to cast their projects because performers on Spotlight are recognised as the industry’s best.Â
To be eligible to apply for Spotlight Membership, you have to successfully earn 400 Points from Actors Studio Training.
Spotlight Eligibility
Each course is worth a certain amount of points. Courses can be repeated to earn points. See below how many points you can earn from successfully completing this course.
Booking Options
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£429
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