Course Summary
Course Category: Employment / Lifelong Learning
This practical ten week course introduces students to the processes involved in successful screen acting and developing confidence in front of the camera.
This ten-week course, formerly known as Intermediate Acting: Character Development, is a continuation from Acting - Level 1 specifically for participants aged over 35 years. Working closely with a Director, Movement Coach, and Voice Coach, participants explore Stanislavski’s concepts of subtext and super-objectives to achieve truthful, layered performances. The curriculum emphasizes ensemble work, spatial awareness, and improvisation to develop versatile acting skills. By integrating multiple methodologies, students learn to portray complex character behaviors with confidence and fluidity. Ideal for Level 1 graduates or experienced actors, the program bridges the gap between basic training and advanced scene work, fostering the discipline required for professional-level theatrical performance.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, the performing arts or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
