Film School of Drama - Advanced
Advanced Drama for continuing acting students - experienced actors only!
Kristen Elizabeth - Film Acting Coach
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(279)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
2-4 hours per week. Homework: Scene study - Memorizing lines Observation - watching films and TV outside of class Writing - students will create characters and write original scenes together on a collaborative Google Doc Costuming and make-up prepAssessment
Learners will be assessed on their class participation and dedication to putting in the time toward becoming a better actor.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Advanced Level
This class is for experienced acting students. We will work on character development by creating our own unique characters, writing our own scripts, and auditioning for scenes from the worlds of favorite films or television shows that the class will vote on. This advanced sections will be more focused on acting techniques, creating backstories for other peoples characters, scene memorization, auditioning and casting - assigned roles, and overall play/film production. Students will either choose their own scenes to work on individually, or make suggestions for film scripts to pull scenes from, and the class will vote on which scene we will work on as a group. For our writing projects, students will collaboratively compile a list of story ideas that we will randomly choose from each week. Class format: Welcome and introductions Technique discussion Blocking and setting up the scene Rehearsals and performance Screenwriting collaboration Improv games ***Students are required to use a Gmail account to log-in to our scene writing projects ***Students are required to use both their camera and microphone and are expected to actively participate in discussions and group acting exercises.
Learning Goals
Students will learn more advanced acting techniques, screenwriting skills, and generally improve their understanding of theater/film performance from auditioning to play/film production.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Scenes may be pulled from pop-culture including, but not limited to, dystopian films and stories about teenagers that may include light swearing and violent or sexual themes. ALL scenes will be discussed in class in advance, and learners are never required to participate in any scene work or dialogue they are personally uncomfortable with.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- Gmail
Joined August, 2017
4.9
279reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Growing up as the daughter of a professional film critic in Los Angeles I always knew that I wanted to be an actor. I began stage acting in elementary school, studied for many years through various workshops, college courses, private lessons and coaching, and classically trained as a Shakespearean player. My professional film career began in high school when I appeared on several television shows and movies. I've personally worked with, and trained with, some of the best actors in Hollywood. I continued working as an actor until becoming a mother when I made the decision to stay home to raise my 3 kids, who are all now adults and working artists. I've been teaching all aspects of the performing arts for 30 years. I hold a BA in Media & Film Studies with a minor in Theater Arts.Reviews
Live Group Class
$28
weekly1x per week
90 min
Completed by 40 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
4-9 learners per class
