BEAT ACTING COURSE

Acting Technique 1 develops fundamental acting skills in actors. Using fundamentals from the Meisner Technique and BEAT^{TM, during this stage actors will:}

• Learn how to connect with their emotions
• Take the first steps to training their ’emotional instrument’
• Develop their artistic instinct
• Learn how to connect ‘truthfully’ with other actors

Teaching Modules for Stage 1 are as follows:

• Repetition
• Activities & Door Exercises

MODULE LENGTH

1 Term/12 weeks, 2 x 3.5hr acting class weekly

In this module, actors are taught how to apply the fundamental and core acting skills they develop in Acting Technique 1. The Scene Study module can be thought of as the application of those skills to text work. In this module actors will:

• Learn about story and character
• Form an understanding of character ‘doings’
• Practice scene analysis techniques

Teaching Modules for Scene Study 1 are as follows:

• Story
• Scene Study

MODULE LENGTH

1 Term/12 weeks, 1 x 3.5hr acting class weekly

MODULE LENGTH

1 Term/12 weeks, 1 x 2hr acting class weekly

Movement 1 has been specifically designed to reflect your acting training, taking you outside your physical comfort zone.

MODULE LENGTH

1 Term/12 weeks, 1 x 2hr acting class weekly

Acting for the screen involves learning a set of specialist skills that actors need to develop, in addition to core stage acting competencies. The Screen Acting module comprises teaching units in:

• Screen Acting theory
• On camera practice
• Audition and Self tape

MODULE LENGTH

1 Term/12 weeks, 1 x 3.5hr acting class weekly

Acting Technique 2 focuses on relationship work and emotional preparation. The skills learnt in this module extend the actor’s ability to portray characters powerfully on stage. In Acting Technique 2, actors will:

• Gain insight and understanding of their own relationships
• Develop techniques for relationship development in acting
• Build on techniques learnt in the previous stage in order to establish deeper connections with other actors on stage
• Develop skills in emotional prep to help fuel performance

Teaching Modules for Acting Technique 2 are as follows:

• Relationships
• Activity & Door Exercises
• Emotional Preparation
• Repetition

MODULE LENGTH

2 Terms/24 weeks, 2 x 3.5hr acting class weekly

In this module, actors are taught how to apply the acting skills they develop in Acting Technique 2 to scene work. The Scene Study module can thought of as the application of those those acting skills to text. In this module actors will:

• Learn to create compelling character portrayals
• Learn to deliver monologues powerfully
• Expand on key performance capabilities
• Perform scenes in front of an audience

Teaching Modules for Scene Study 2 are as follows:

• Scene Study
• Monologues
• Performance

MODULE LENGTH

2 Terms/24 weeks, 1 x 3.5hr acting class weekly

Voice 2 is a tailor made module, designed to help you further strengthen your vocal instrument. Voice 2 looks to build on the work of Voice 1, deepening the understanding of your instrument and the skills required to make clear vocal choices. Voice 2 will have a greater emphasis on text and how we use our words, sounds, and rhetoric to create a dynamic vocal landscape that paints pictures.

MODULE LENGTH

2 Terms/24 weeks, 1 x 2hr acting class weekly

Movement 2 has been specifically designed to reflect your acting training, teaching you elements that will help you connect with the other actors on stage.

MODULE LENGTH

2 Terms/24 weeks, 1 x 2hr acting class weekly

In Screen Acting 2, students will learn more advanced screen acting skills to help them navigate set life. Students find this module invaluable since in addition to key competencies in camera work, it helps them understand screen acting in the wider context of the film industry.  The Screen Acting module comprises teaching units in:

• Set environment
• Set survival
• Continuity
• Professionalism on set
• Business of Acting
• The Film Industry

MODULE LENGTH

2 Terms/24 weeks, 1 x 3.5hr acting class weekly