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Film School of Drama

Completed by 40 learners
Ages 12-16
Live Group Class
Acting on camera for students with some acting experience
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(280 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week
3-9 learners per class
55 min

What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
1 hour per week. Homework: Scene study - Memorizing lines Observation - watching films and TV outside of class Costuming and make-up prep
Assessment
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
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This class is for beggining to intermediate experienced acting students. We will work on character development by creating our own unique take on popular characters and auditioning for scenes from favorite films or television shows. This section will be more focused on acting techniques, character development, scene memorization, auditioning and casting - assigned roles, and overall 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. 

Class format:
Welcome and introductions
Technique discussion
Blocking and setting up the scene
Rehearsals and performance
Screenwriting collaboration
Improv games

***Students must be strong readers

***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 film acting techniques and generally improve their understanding of theater v. film performance from auditioning to 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.
Pre-Requisites
Learners must have some experience reading a script outloud
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • Gmail

Meet the teacher

4.9
280reviews
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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.

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