Develop Your Acting Skills at NYFA
NYFA’s full-time 8-Week Online Acting for Film Workshop is an immersive experience perfect for aspiring actors and performers. In this online intensive program, students develop the technical and artistic skills needed to compete in the business of professional acting. This unique experience is a wonderful way to study at the New York Film Academy with people from all over the world, with the convenience of an online platform.
Program Description Program Name: 8-Week Online Acting Workshop
Throughout the workshop, students learn how to choose and workshop monologues, how to write, shoot and produce their own original material, discover how to break down and prepare a script, watch and discuss great performances from some of the best talents in the industry, and prepare for the business by learning how to self-tape and submit for auditions.
The educational objectives in the 8-Week Acting for Film Workshop are as follows:
- Discuss film as a visual medium.
- Breakdown a scene into beats; create an emotional arc; establish an objective and develop strategies to overcome obstacles to achieving the objective; and learn the craft of playable actions.
- Modulate a performance to fit the framing of shots, from establishing to close-up; use dramatic action, observation, and characterization through scene work; apply text analysis to scripted material.
- Increase flexibility through body awareness and physical exercises; refine listening skills, select active playable choices needed for effective execution of cold readings, and effectively use physical and emotional life.
- Examine the roles of director and cinematographer with an emphasis on how these roles affect the choices an actor makes in performance.
The program brings everyone to the same level very quickly, beginning with the fundamentals while also filling the inevitable gaps in the understanding of those with prior experience.
Prerequisites – This is an introductory workshop, no prerequisites are required, nor any prior experience expected.
To learn more, request more information.
Class Details
Acting For Film
In this course, students learn the basics of film acting and calibrate performances based on shot size and angle, eye line, hitting marks, emotional and physical continuity, and strength and imagination in acting choices. Students are assigned scenes from produced screenplays, which are then shot via the online platform.
Acting Technique & Scene Study
The Acting Technique & Scene Study course builds a foundation of acting through the execution of a written scene. By working on sections of plays and screenplays, actors learn the basic concepts of scene study: defining objectives; breaking the scene down into beats; understanding the arc; pursuing the objective; playing actions; and working to overcome obstacles.
Voice and Speech
A primary tool for the actor is an expressive and free voice. In voice classes, students gain insight into the power of how to nurture and control their voices by exercising various resonators and muscles, enabling them to release emotional impulses. Improvement in articulation and understandability will also be explored.
Movement
An actor’s body is their instrument. It must be tuned to perform expertly whenever and however needed. In addition to expanding body flexibility and developing the student’s ability to relax and tense when needed, movement classes focus on breaking down inhibitions, building ensemble spirit, and providing the necessary tools to bring physical dimension to all roles.
Audition Technique
Acting is as much of a business as it is a craft. In addition to training, successful actors must develop strong marketing skills to build a career. This course focuses on cold reading techniques, key audition skills, and career strategy development. Additionally, students have the opportunity to get live auditioning experience in class.
Film Craft
In this course, students learn about filmmaking from the director’s and cinematographer’s perspective. Learning the roles of all the players on a film set dramatically increases the actor’s ability to collaborate with the filmmakers in developing dynamic performances.
Times and Breakdown by Week
These are intensive, full-time Monday through Friday programs that typically run in three x 3hr sessions from morning to evening. There are breaks in between sessions. Students will need to anticipate extra time outside of class to complete assignments, projects, and exercises. Daily class times may vary, and there may be occasional Saturday classes. Request information to learn more.
Total Course Hours = 160
Program and Software Requirements
This course requires the following software and equipment:
- Laptop or desktop computer
- Smartphone with a camera
Suggested Resources
- Blue or grey backdrop (optional)
- Lapel microphone (attaches to a smartphone, optional)
- Ring light (optional)
Students will join this class remotely. To get the best experience from our online workshops, we recommend that students have a reliable computer, external hard drive, strong internet connection, and a quiet place to work.
In the 8-Week Online Acting for Film Workshop, students create projects such as two or more filmed scenes, a live scene performed online, several practice auditions and self-tapes, and an effective vocal and physical warm-up. Projects are subject to change.
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Please note: Equipment, curriculum, and projects are subject to change and may vary depending on location. Students should consult the most recently published campus catalog for the most up-to-date curriculum.