Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Introduction to Screen Acting Summer Course
London, United Kingdom
Summer Course
DURATION
2 days
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 285
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* bookings close at 5pm on Friday 3 July 2026 / when the course reaches full capacity
Key Summary
About: This two-day course at Guildhall School of Music & Drama in the City of London introduces techniques for acting for film and television. You'll learn scene preparation, being present, and connecting with a scene partner to deliver authentic performances. Practical sessions cover on-camera technique, scene study, and partner work. Bring a notebook, pen, and enthusiasm.
Career Outcomes: You can use these skills to pursue screen acting, build a showreel, or prepare for training. Potential paths include screen actor, film and TV performer, commercial actor, extra, or indie/web series actor, plus self-taping, auditions, casting submissions, on-set work, and screen-acting study.
About Introduction to Screen Acting
This two-day course will introduce you to the techniques and skills required for acting in film and television. Learn key techniques including how to prepare for a scene, be present and how to connect with your scene partner, to give authentic and truthful performances.
Do I need anything for the course?
A notebook, pen and lots of enthusiasm.
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What can I expect?
You can expect to:
- Explore the differences between acting for stage and screen
- Learn how to analyse a scene quickly and accurately
- How to prepare for a scene
- Work on short, scripted scenes
- Learn about visual storytelling
- Draw on your own life experience using the mindset technique
- Utilize your imagination to bring an inner life to characters
- Develop your confidence in front of a camera
Some preparation work including reading and learning short, scripted scenes, will be required as part of the course.
Who is this course for?
Anyone aged 18 and over interested in acting for screen.
Course Dates & Times
- Easter Course
Saturday 11 – Sunday 12 April 2026
10am–5pm - Summer Course
Saturday 18 – Sunday 19 July 2026
10am–5pm