START DATES FOR
NEW YORK CITY & UNIVERSAL STUDIOS:
September 18, 2012 • January 14, 2013 • September 16, 2013
One year advanced evening acting for film students' work intensifies as they apply the techniques they have learned to more elaborate scene work, on-camera exercises, and film shoots — all designed to develop and hone their screen-acting ability. All students perform in a short film productions, oftentimes original work that is created and developed by the students in collaboration with their instructors. In addition, a variety of classes broaden students' knowledge of acting techniques, the film business, and many different film crafts.
The course meets three evenings a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) from 7:00 - 9:30pm in New York City and from 7:15 - 9:45pm in Los Angeles.
CURRICULUM
CLASSES• Acting for Film II
• Scene Study
• Acting for Film Production Workshop
• Meisner II
• Business of Acting and Audition Skills
• Combat for Film
• Acting for Television
• Voice and Movement II
• Improvisation II
PERFORMANCE
• Improvisation Demonstration
• Final Screening
• Scene Presentation
• Meisner Demonstration
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Acting For Film IIIn semester two, students assimilate a range of highly demanding physical, vocal, and psychological acting techniques for the analysis, rehearsal, and blocking of scenes to be filmed in the studio or on location. These scenes are digitally shot and edited. They are screened for an invited audience of classmates, crew, family and friends.
All acting students are also required to serve in other crew capacities. Critiques will focus on the techniques of calibrating energy for various shot sizes as well as on the strength and imagination of acting choices.
Scene Study
Students use the techniques they learned in the first semester Acting Technique class to break down scenes into "beats" (i.e. moments of emotional transition) and then assign specific psychological actions, physical actions, and obstacles to each beat. They incorporate various acting techniques including Stanislavsky's System and Strasberg's Method, as well as the skills learned in the Meisner Technique class. Additionally, students learn how to build a comprehensive scored script that includes: a lengthy character biography, description of the dramatic arc, as well as how environment impacts the character's overall objective. Scene Study class culminates with a showcase presentation for classmates, faculty, and an invited audience at the end of the semester.
Acting for Film Production Workshop (Optional)
Students are cast in short scenes that are produced by the One-Year Filmmaking students with the supervision of the faculty and staff. These are full day productions shot on either film or DV and are an excellent opportunity for acting students to get more experience acting on a film set. The completed scenes may also provide material for the acting student's reel.
Meisner II
A continuation of Meisner I, students learn how to apply the “moment to moment” work to characters outside of their own experience. This culminates in a Meisner scene presentation in front of a live audience.
Business of Acting and Audition Skills
Acting is as much of a business as it is a craft. In addition to training, successful actors must develop strong marketing skills in order to build a career. These classes focus on such topics as feeling comfortable at cold readings, preparing a resume, choosing a head-shot photographer, and developing a career strategy. Additionally, actors have the opportunity to get live auditioning experience in class.
Combat for Film
Students learn how to safely portray choreographed violence for the screen. Elements of various martial arts are employed to create convincing fight sequences that keep the actor safe from injury.
Acting for Television
There are many ways to record a performance. The object of this course is to explore the differences between shooting “film style” (one camera) and the world of a multi-camera set. Students are assigned scenes from either sitcoms or soap operas, which are rehearsed and staged over the course of several weeks culminating in a multi-camera taping that is analyzed by the instructor and class.
Voice & Movement II
Actors continue with more demanding physical work designed to heighten performances. Elements of movement are addressed for specific works that require specific character and/or historical accuracy.
Improvisation II
Building on the skills of Improvisation I, students move onto more advanced exercises and long-form improvisation styles. Students learn to connect scenes together to build a complete story arc, as well as to develop more complex characters and relationships within the improvisational structure. At mid-term, students perform a live improvisation show for family and friends. Lastly, students work to bring the skills gained from live format improvisation to faster spontaneity and organic behavior in their film work.
QUICK FACTS:
Start Dates: For New York City:
Sep 18, 2012, Jan 14, 2013, Sep 16, 2013For Universal Studios:
Sep 18, 2012, Jan 14, 2013, Sep 16, 2013
Program Requirements: High School Diploma, GED
tuition: $15,750 (USD) / €12,028 (EURO)
You Graduate With: Diploma/Certificate
Sep 18, 2012, Jan 14, 2013, Sep 16, 2013For Universal Studios:
Sep 18, 2012, Jan 14, 2013, Sep 16, 2013
Program Requirements: High School Diploma, GED
tuition: $15,750 (USD) / €12,028 (EURO)
You Graduate With: Diploma/Certificate
