Acting Technique 1 develops fundamental acting skills in actors. Using fundamentals from the Meisner Technique and BEAT, 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

Voice 1 will explore the basic foundations of relaxation and best vocal practise. Classes will complement skill development in acting as well as increasing confidence and personal presence.

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

The Advanced stage completes the actor’s training at the Actors Door Studio. It focuses on the development of advanced characterisation techniques crucial in the portraying of powerful, memorable and convincing characters on stage and screen. Actors will also learn specific and highly specialised performance skills that will help them launch successful careers in this very competitive industry.

Advanced Stage actors will:

• Master use of physical & psychological character traits for story telling
• Develop advanced skills in performance
• Introduction to the notion of Mindful Instinct

Teaching Modules for the Advanced Stage are as follows:

• Emotional Journeys
• Character Embodiment
• Spoon Rivers
• Advanced Characterisation

MODULE LENGTH

3 Terms/36 weeks, 2 x 3.5hr acting class weekly

In this module, actors are taught how to apply the highly advanced acting they develop in Advanced Acting Technique 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
• Expand on key performance capabilities
• Develop, nuance, control and depth in performance
• Perform scenes in front of an audience as part of the Industry Showcase (Term 3)

Teaching Modules for Advanced Scene Study are as follows:

• Advanced Scene Study skills
• Master Performance work

MODULE LENGTH

3 Terms/36 weeks, 1 x 3.5hr acting class weekly

Voice 3 looks to build on the work of Voice 2, deepening the understanding of your instrument and the skills required to make clear vocal choices.

MODULE LENGTH

3 Terms/36 weeks, 1 x 2hr acting class weekly

Movement 3 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

3 Terms/36 weeks, 1 x 2hr acting class weekly

In Advanced Screen Acting, students will have the opportunity to apply what they have learned in the ‘real world’ of screen acting. In this module actors will:

• Continue to expand of key skills learned in Year 1
• Gain on set experience

MODULE LENGTH

3 Terms/36 weeks, 1 x 3.5hr acting class weekly

In this laboratory style class, actors will have the opportunity to ‘break the technique’. Central to Fay Beck’s approach, is the idea that a technique must be open enough to keep evolving with changing theatrical and film acting styles. At this stage of their training, actors will have gained sufficient mastery to present their own style cases for study by the rest of the group and the instructor.

MODULE LENGTH

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

The Final Year Showcase is an event for industry professionals and takes place at a central London theatre venue. Past showcases have taken place at the Tristan Bates Theatre. The focus of the showcase, is to bring together everything you have learned throughout your training and to showcase your abilities in front of talent agents, casting directors and other industry professionals.

MODULE LENGTH

You will be preparing for the Final Year Showcase during Term 3 of the Advanced Scene Study module.

The FilmCase course is designed to equip graduates with showreel material as they finish their training. Students are able to apply what they have learnt during Screen Acting modules into their showreel performances. Bespoke scenes are created for graduating actors, taking into account casting types and the student’s own preferences as regards story, style and characterisation. Scenes are screened at the Graduation Industry Showcase, giving invited agents and industry professionals an opportunity to see not only the stagecraft, but also the screen acting skills of graduating actors. The module includes:

• Casting type consultation
• Consultation with the writer
• Bespoke showreel script development (2page script)
• Showreel production

FEE

£750 (this fee is additional extra to course fees)