Gimme A Break: Building Your Onscreen Acting/Modeling Career, Step 2
Learn even more about how to start a career in acting/modeling, with step-by-step information, no-nonsense advice, and guidance from an educator/performer/"momager".
Miss Suzanne (M.A., CCC-SLP)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(119)
What's included
14 pre-recorded lessons
average 17 mins per video7 weeks
of teacher support4 hrs 1 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Almost every video has an activity - whether it's to think about, to discuss with a parent/guardian, or to complete (like calculating commissions paid to agents) that may be completed if the learner wishes. Additional homework in the form of worksheets will be provided for various meetings, to be completed if the learner wishes to get extra practice or to review what they've learned.Assessment
If students would like to complete a quiz/multiple quizzes to test their knowledge, the teacher would be happy to provide that, and calculate a score. If students who have completed "Step 1" hadn't completed their resumes, slate videos, reels, or headshots, they are welcome to submit them during this class ("Step 2") for feedback.Grading
The teacher would be happy to provide a certificate of completion if requested by the learner.Class Experience
Ever thought about onscreen acting or modeling? Not sure where to start? Get pro tips from an educator, performer, and "momager" who is guiding her own children through the industry! I've condensed years of information, troubleshooting, mistakes, repairs, advice, experience, realizations, conversations, reading, and observations into a caring but no-nonsense class format for learners who want to pursue on-camera work. The entire "Gimme a Break" series will cover marketing yourself, preparing materials, watching out for scams, financial aspects (like work permits, Coogan Accounts, taxes, commissions), working on set, professionalism, and more. In STEP 1, each class session involved completing a task to help you prepare your needed materials for marketing and auditioning, and I provided feedback. In STEP 2, each class session gives you something to think about, something to discuss with your parent/guardian, or an activity to try - all of which help you understand how to be prepared and professional when undertaking on-camera work. (STEP 3 debuts November 2024!) STEP 2 (this class) covers the casting process, sides and scripts, auditions of all types, and necessary paperwork in order to work, plus a review and a preview of Step 3. Learners do not need prior experience. Completion of STEP 1 is *highly recommended* as content in STEP 2 builds on the foundation from STEP 1. Classes technically can be taken concurrently. My teaching style is warm, nurturing, empathetic, and engaging. I project both energy and professionalism. As a long-time educator and as a parent of three kids, I truly care about kids, their safety, and their self-esteem. I love performing, both on stage and on camera, and enjoy engaging with learners about the topic. Each class meeting will consist of a teacher-made video and/or document covering the topics for the meeting. Learners can post questions or materials to the classroom, or send me a message, to get feedback on the projects for each meeting. **This class provides information and feedback, and is not a guarantee of employment. This class does not constitute legal or financial advice, but is for educational purposes only.**
Learning Goals
Learners will gain understanding of how to launch a career in on-screen acting and modeling in a safe and professional way.Learners will learn on-set vocabulary that is specific to the industry.
Syllabus
14 Lessons
over 7 WeeksLesson 1:
Casting: The First Contact, Part 1
What is casting; the casting team members; casting notices. (Video: 20 mins.) 20 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Casting: The First Contact, Part 2
Casting vocabulary; call sheets; call sheet example; preparation; what casting is looking for - and what they are not looking for. (VIdeo: 24 mins.) 24 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Sides and Scripts, Part 1
What is a side; what is a script; vocabulary; understanding the scriptwriting format. (Video: 18 mins.) 18 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Sides and Scripts, Part 2
Dissecting sides; character purpose; style analysis; character analysis and backstory; genre/pace. (Video: 17 mins.) 17 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Learning Needs
Teacher is neurodiverse and actively accommodates multiple learning styles and needs. Multi-modal learning is provided.
Parental Guidance
All content is teacher-generated; photos/videos used are teacher's own, available for use through Canva/Photoshop/etc., and/or annotated as to origin. Learners are not required to use any third-party tools to participate in the class. Learners are reminded throughout the class that, if they want to look something up, to be sure that their parent/guardian knows what sites they are looking at on the internet, and to whom they are speaking, and parent/guardian supervision is discussed throughout the class.
Pre-Requisites
Taking Step 1 is **HIGHLY RECOMMENDED** as it provides a foundation for the skills in Step 2. Step 1 and Step 2 can, technically, be taken concurrently.
Joined February, 2020
4.9
119reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from San Jose State University (San Jose, CA, U.S.A.)
Bachelor's Degree from University of California Irvine (Irvine, CA)
Teacher has been performing on stage and on camera for far more years than she'd like to admit... let's just call it "more than 40"... in the realms of piano solo performance, orchestra, string ensembles, dance, drill team, creative writing, dance production, acting, and modeling. She has continued in dance production, acting, and modeling to this day, as well as guiding her three children (now in college, high school, and elementary school!) through starting and maintaining their burgeoning careers in music (composing, performing, producing, recording, copyrighting, album release, marketing); on-screen acting, modeling, and competitive dance; and modeling. Most recently, she and/or her kids have appeared in commercials and advertising materials for companies/products such as Amazon Alexa, Amazon Go, Boom Learning, Womplebox, NBBJ, 1-800-Flowers/Harry & David, Bartell Drugs, and local businesses. She also has an M.A. in Education, and a B.A. in Linguistics, and has owned her own business (a solo speech-language pathology practice) since 2006, and helped one of her kids start a music composing business.Reviews
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