Beginner On-Camera Acting (Ages 9-12): Full-Curriculum Professional Film & TV
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
Students are encouraged to prepare the short acting assignments that are given for the next class. The skills learned in each class can be rehearsed with an adult at home (or friends).Assessment
Students may receive written feedback from the instructor upon request at any point. Helpful and constructive verbal feedback will be given after each exercise.Class Experience
Guided by a seasoned actor, students will immerse themselves in the nuances of acting for the camera. This course emphasizes: Comfort with the camera Scene study Professional film acting techniques Acting is about authenticity. Learners will discover how to express themselves genuinely, calibrated for film. Each session targets a unique on-camera acting skill, while also fostering life skills like reading comprehension, self-confidence, focus, and empathy. By the end, students will be equipped to shine in professional film sets and on-camera auditions. Weekly Lesson Plan: Week 1: Foundations of On-Camera Acting - Understanding camera angles and the actor-camera relationship. Week 2: Exploring Empathy & Identity - Delving into the heart of character creation. Week 3: Voice & Physicality - Harnessing voice and body for compelling on-screen performances. Week 4: Crafting Characters - Building depth and dimension in roles. Week 5: Scene Analysis - Breaking down scripts for effective portrayal. Week 6: Driving Performances with Objectives & Actions. Week 7: Audition Techniques - Mastering slating and monologue analysis. Week 8: Scene Study - Deep dives into performance, coupled with constructive feedback SUBSITUTE POLICY: Ferrell Studios is an organization on Outschool with about 15 teachers with professional training and experience in the arts. Occasionally, the teacher for this class may not be able to teach and a substitute teacher from the organization will take her place. Only teachers trained to teach this class will serve as a possible substitute for the class. A message will be posted in the Outschool classroom before the class takes place in the event a substitute will be teaching. Thank you for your understanding!
Learning Goals
Students will develop an understanding of camera angles and learn to feel comfortable performing in front of the camera, recognizing how their movements and expressions translate on screen.
Students will explore the concept of empathy and learn how to connect with and understand the characters they portray, leading to more authentic and emotionally resonant performances.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Foundations of On-Camera Acting
Understanding camera angles and the actor-camera relationship.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Exploring Empathy & Identity
Delving into the heart of character creation.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Voice & Physicality
Harnessing voice and body for compelling on-screen performances.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Crafting Characters
Building depth and dimension in roles.
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
4 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from Rutgers University
Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from Hunter College
Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from Temple University
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Temple University
MICHAEL KELBERG:
Michael is a professional working actor (SAG-AFTRA) who has had roles in: FOR LIFE (ABC), THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL (AMAZON), FBI (CBS) and THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA (HBO) to name a few. Upcoming projects include the films: EVERYTHING AND THE UNIVERSE, SHOPPING TOWARDS BETHLEHEM and THREE BLIND MICE. He has been in 100+ Commercials/Industrials/Print and has over a decade of experience working with kids of all ages at Camps, Youth Groups and Non-Profits. Michael has a B.A. In Journalism from Temple University and has studied at HB Studio, the Simon Studio and Upright Citizen's Brigade. He lives with his wife Becky, a Social Worker and two kids Lila & Lucy and they're beloved rescue Stella, a boxer-mix.
DANIEL BRISTOL:
Daniel Bristol is a multi-award winning actor and 2019 graduate of the prestigious internationally recognized conservatory Studio 58, under the direction of Kathryn Shaw. Most recently, Daniel was awarded nationally with an Official Top Young Emerging Actor Selection in 2022 by UBCP/ACTRA and acted in Leo Award-winner Joyce Kline's film 'Cancelled Stamp', which won the coveted Audience Favorite Best Short Award at the Victoria Film Festival. He made his film debut in Paramount Pictures 'The Uninvited' as Samuel Wright with Academy Award nominee David Strathairn, Elizabeth Banks, and Emily Browning. Soon after, he acted in the Warner Bros film 'Sucker Punch' directed by Zach Snyder. In 2016, he was nominated for Best Young Actor in a Leading Role as Lucas in 'His First Time' and won for Best Monologue at the Joey Awards: Canada's & UK's/Europe's most prestigious awards for young performers. After appearing in 6 award winning Studio 58 Mainstage Productions, including the Carol Bolt Award and 3 Ovation Awards, he graduated at the top of his class and starred as the titular role of CBC's Digital Shorts' Pilot 'Captain Coquitlam' directed by Arno Hazebroek, who executive produced the film Hope Gape which was directed by two time Academy Award Nominee William Nicholson. In only a few months, after auditioning nationally, he was cast in the starring role of Ben as his professional theatre debut for which he found great critical and popular acclaim in the hit Canadian Actors' Equity Association production of 'The Birds and the Bees' (2020). The show's run was extended twice and raised over $106,265 for Children's Charity. Also in 2020, Daniel won the worldwide Silver Medal in the World Monologue Games out of 3000 actors from 85 countries for Best Monologue and represented his country within the competition as the only Canadian to reach the Global Finals. Revered actress Sohaila Kapur, youngest sister to Cate Blanchett's Oscar Winning Elizabeth director Shekhar Kapur, earned Bronze. In 2021, Daniel worked with Lee Strasberg's son David Lee Strasberg in Los Angeles as well as with HBO's Game of Thrones dialect coach Sally Hague in Staffordshire, England. He also made a Guest Appearance at The Second City Chicago.
LUKE HARDT:
Luke, a lifelong theater artist, has decades of experience directing, designing and writing plays for all age levels. As an actor, he has numerous film and stage credits. Luke loves to teach and learn through all things theater and is delighted to engage on almost any creative topic. He holds an M.F.A in Acting from Temple University and has served as Director of Theatre for the University of Montevallo and Bethany College. During his time at the Performing Arts Magnet High School (CCPAC), in Montgomery, his students earned statewide recognition, succeeded in earning significant scholarships, got offers from numerous training programs and for many, went on to successful professional careers. His own career includes directing over 85 plays representing a broad range of genres, age groups, audiences and venues. Luke’s approach to teaching is collaborative, eclectic, physical, and informed by years of study and practice. He is looking forward to sharing his expertise in Acting, Audition Prep, Playwriting, History and Appreciation, and more with the next generation of theatre people through Ferrell Studios/Outschool.
DAPHNE SARDIS:
Daphne Sardis is a New Jersey-based filmmaker, writer, and actor. Her most recent short film credits include Ioanna (Writer/Director) and Diary of a Simpy Kid: The Documentary (Director). She is currently studying Digital Filmmaking and English at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, where she is also a Writing Center tutor and the videographer for the Livingston Theatre Company. Her most recent theatre credits include Into the Woods (The Witch), Hair (Claude), Cinderella (Queen), and tick, Tick, BOOM! (Jon). She is very excited to bring beginner filmmaking courses to Ferrell Studios and inspire the next generation of artists.
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Live Group Course
$20
weekly or $160 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-5 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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