Serious about a career
in Film and TV?
OUR ‘ACTING FOR SCREEN’ PROGRAM HAS PROVEN RESULTS, WITH NAPA STUDENTS GAINING LEAD ROLES IN FEATURE FILMS, COMMERCIALS AND POPULAR TV PROGRAMS. TRAIN WITH INDUSTRY EXPERIENCED STAFF WHO CAN GUIDE YOU TO BECOME THE BEST YOU CAN BE!
(Grades 4-5)
This is a fun class and a great way to introduce the world of film and the basic fundamentals of screen acting to these young thespians. Throughout this program students will gain:
Camera confidence
Understanding story
The ability to listen and respond to verbal and non-verbal cues with their reader
Understanding of the difference in acting between stage and screen
Basic camera techniques
Learn film industry terminology
Building characters and narratives
Improvisational techniques
Development in articulation and accents
Improvement in vocal dynamics
Opportunities to express themselves creatively through movement, facial expressions and voice
The ability to adapt their performance to different screen shots
Awareness of equipment used in filming
WHAT WE DO
Learning acting for screen takes place through learning how to use your instrument. The children will be taken on a magical journey with the use of imagination and role-play. We teach students how to warm up the voice and body, exploring and understanding body language, vocal tonality, and narrative. We teach students how to build confidence in building characters from script to screen through fun acting games, and activities. Students will be filming short scenes and learning how to adjust their performance in front of different camera shots.
PLEASE
NO jewellery, thongs, sandals, dresses or skirts.
DO NOT bring any other distracting objects into class.
(GRADES 6-8)
Training in this class is centred around interpreting scripts and refining screen acting skills. Students will develop:
camera confidence
a strong acting foundation by exploring different types of acting
vocal and movement skills
an understanding of the demands upon the actor on film productions.
ability to analyse and interpret scripts
the ability to adapt acting techniques according to interpretation of the script and the screen shot sizes
understanding of the terminology used in the film industry
the ability to respond to feedback
the ability to recognise the differences between film acting and stage performance
organisational skills
time management skills
teamwork
WHAT WE DO
Workshop, develop, rehearse, and perform in film scene shots in the studio or on location. A Screening Night will be held towards the end of the year for parents and friends to view the students’ work.
(GRADES 9-12)
Training in this class is centred around participating in on-screen exercises and refining screen acting techniques in readiness for film work.
Students will develop:
increased screen confidence
the ability to use vocabulary of filmmaking for actors
an understanding of the logistics of performance on a film set
an understanding of how to break down a scene and analyse a character
the ability to apply the techniques they have learned to more elaborate scene work
the ability to break down, analyse, and rehearse selected scenes and widen their scope for how to explore the nature of a scene, character relationships, dynamics and character engines.
the ability to create learning goals
the ability to work for directors with varying styles on live film sets
knowledge of the demands upon the actor on film productions.
auditions techniques
an understand of the film business
teamwork
organisational skills
professional work ethics
WHAT WE DO
Students will engage in camera exercises and rehearse and tape film scenes to be analysed and critiqued in class. They will participate in film shoots, all designed to develop and hone their screen-acting ability. All students perform in film shoots, often being original work created and developed by the students in collaboration with their instructors. A Screening Night will be held towards the end of the year for parents and friends to view the students’ work.
The Advanced Screen Test Course will provide an industry-standard level of training. Each week the class will explore different techniques and scripts, covering a wide array of genres for the AUS & US market. Prior acting experience is a necessity as this class operates at a more advanced level. We will break down professional auditions/self-tapes, and dynamic text skills to make sure you stand out.
To audition for this class, you need to complete a small self-tape scene and a chat to camera. Download Audition Requirements + Scene below.
Please select one of the monologues below and perform this along with the chat to the camera and send as one video to [email protected]
WHAT TO WEAR
Students need to wear casual clothing suitable for freedom of movement (e.g. shorts, T-shirts, joggers, sand shoes etc) and hair off face. We ask that students wear their NAPA T-shirts/singlets to classes when possible.
WHAT TO BRING
Please bring a water bottle and display folder for notes, scripts and your camera phones to store your own footage of your work.
JUNIOR
PRE-SENIOR
SENIOR
ADVANCED SCREEN TEST/TECHNIQUE
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