Introduction to Screen Acting

A male and female actor are sat at a table preparing to shoot a scene. The director is stood behind them, using his arms to instruct the camerawoman and boom operator how to frame the shot.

Key information:

Course dates:
Sat 28 October – Sun 29 October 2023
Course times:
10am-5pm
Age:
18+
Art form:
Drama
Fees:
£260
Deadline:
5pm, Tuesday 24 October 2023
Level of study:
Short Courses & Summer Schools (ages 18+)
Mode of study:
In-person
Venue:
Guildhall School of Music & Drama
When:
Autumn Half-Term Courses | Weekend Courses

Course info

There are limited spaces remaining on this course. Please join our waiting list and we will get in touch if a space is available.
  • Bookings will close at 5pm on Tuesday 24 October 2023 or when the course reaches full capacity.

Ages 18+

Course Dates & Times

Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 October

10am-5pm

About Introduction to Screen Acting

This two-day course will introduce you to the techniques and skills required for acting in film and television. Learn key techniques including how to prepare for a scene, be present and how to connect with your scene partner, to give authentic and truthful performances.

Who is this course for?

This course is for anyone interested in acting for screen.

What can I expect?

You can expect to:

  • Explore the differences between acting for stage and screen
  • Learn how to analyse a scene quickly and accurately
  • How to prepare for a scene
  • Work on short, scripted scenes
  • Learn about visual storytelling
  • Draw on your own life experience using the mindset technique
  • Utilize your imagination to bring an inner life to characters
  • Develop your confidence in front of a camera

Some preparation work including reading and learning short, scripted scenes, will be required as part of the course.

Do I need anything for the course?

A notebook, pen and lots of enthusiasm.

Course Fee

£260
There are limited spaces remaining on this course. Please join our waiting list and we will get in touch if a space is available.
  • Bookings will close at 5pm on Tuesday 24 October 2023 or when the course reaches full capacity.

Eligibility

About the Course Tutor

This course is taught by Ryan Laccohee.

Ryan is an experienced actor, director, screenwriter, acting coach and lecturer. Since graduating from ArtsEd in 1998, he has appeared in several theatre, television and film productions, such as Maisie Raine, Coronation Street, A&E and Silent Witness, and voiced TV commercials, documentaries and corporate communications, video games and museum installations.

Ryan is currently Senior Screen Acting tutor at Identity School of Acting and has also taught at Guildhall School, ArtsEd, City Academy London, MN Academy, ICAT and Stageworks.

Ryan has a BA in Media Production and an MA in Writing for Script and Screen.

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