Term 4 10-Week Acting Course Outline
Week 1: Self-Tape Fundamentals & Audition Prep
Learn the essentials of creating a professional self-tape, from technical setup to performance choices, and discover how to approach auditions with confidence.
Week 2: How to Break Down a Script with Purpose
Unpack a script effectively, identifying key beats, objectives, and character truths that drive authentic performances.
Week 3: Comprehension & Connection – Truly Understanding the Text
Go beyond the words on the page to uncover subtext and emotional undercurrents, ensuring you fully understand and connect with every line you deliver.
Week 4: Emotional Truth & Physical Presence
Explore how to ground your emotions in authenticity while using body language and presence to communicate powerfully on screen.
Week 5: Thought & Body – Aligning the Inner and Outer World
Discover how thought shapes movement and physical expression, learning to connect inner intention with outward behaviour for truthful performances.
Week 6: Creative Risk-Taking & Breaking the Mould
Push past your comfort zone and experiment with bold, unexpected choices that make performances compelling and memorable.
Week 7: Letting Go of Unhelpful Habits
Identify patterns and habits that hold you back, and replace them with techniques that support freedom, flexibility, and believability.
Week 8: How to Stand Out in an Audition Room
Develop the skills to make a lasting impression in auditions by presenting yourself as professional, prepared, and uniquely you.
Week 9: Finding & Trusting Your Authentic Self
Strengthen your ability to bring honesty and vulnerability to the screen, trusting your instincts and natural presence.
Week 10: Building the Actor’s Toolkit – What You Really Need
Consolidate your learning into a practical toolkit of techniques, mindset shifts, and strategies you can take into any audition or role.
