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This module will have two foci: developing your knowledge of and skills in applying techniques for working on camera for mediums such as film, television, and commercials; and developing skills for the optimal use of your voice for digital capture.

The session on acting for camera will develop your understanding of basic filmmaking techniques and your awareness of and sensitivity to the film/television set or location.  You will learn who’s who on the crew and will develop a practical awareness of on-set protocols and practices. You will explore the implications of performance size in relation to shot size, continuity, camera movement, set/location constraints and challenges, shooting out of sequence, emotional requirements of the scene and other obstacles to effective performance and will develop skills and techniques to support the development of a believable character on camera. Auditions, castings and self-taping remotely will also be covered in this module.

In sessions on the recorder voice, you will learn about microphone technique and focus on specific performance outputs which are the mainstays for voice over artists. Instruction throughout the year will focus on narration, character voices, auditions/castings and approaches to radio drama. You will also be introduced to basic recording software and audio editing.

In this unit, students will be introduced to:

• audition, casting, and interview situations for TV/Film and Voice acting


• sight reading for audition purposes


• integration of acting skills applied with the confines and disciplines of the medium


• the pressures of non-linear approach to film acting and voice recording


• the pressures and problems of location shooting and recording in a voice booth and home studio


• microphone technique


• basic challenges of listening and reacting, hitting the mark, eye lines, continuity

Students will be taught to work creatively under pressure and adapt their previous experience to the relevant technology. Upon completion of this module, you will have accumulated showreel footage for future use.

Assessment in this module will be continuous.

The aims of this module are:

• To enhance students’ understanding of the inter-relatedness of all performance disciplines.


• To develop understanding of related vocabulary.


• To establish an informed working relationship with directors and technicians.


• To equip students with skills to confidently prepare a self-tape casting.


• To introduce students to basic filmmaking concepts and techniques.


• To develop students’ awareness of their presence on camera and how to utilize this to create believable and intriguing characters.


• To develop students’ technical skills for performing on camera (hitting marks, entering/exiting shots, performance size, continuity, eyelines, etc.)


• To introduce students to and develop awareness of microphone technique and the demands the medium which places on the actor.


• To introduce students to standard techniques called upon when working in a recording/home studio and on microphone.


• To develop students’ awareness of the qualities of their own voice in relation to different voiceover requirements.


• To introduce the technical elements and equipment for working in a voice recording or home studio.

By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:

1. Demonstrate professional competence when acting in front of a camera.


2. Demonstrate professional competence when recording voice in a digital platform.


3. Create thorough and multi-layered performances.


4. Demonstrate a wide range of technical skills related to digital media.


5. Apply a variety of rehearsal techniques in the creation of a performance.


6. Communicate with other talent, directors, writers, crew and technicians in appropriate vocabulary.


7. Take direction and apply this to performances.

This module is a year-long module, delivered by in-house tutors and working professionals in the industry.  Most of the learning will be through practical experience, though there will be tasks and preparation that students will need to work on outside the space.

A sample syllabus for the camera related teaching includes:

• Introduction to Technology


• Preparing for a role on camera


• Incorporation and development of physical and vocal techniques required for performing on camera


• Applying technical skills to performing on camera (hitting marks, eyelines, entering/exiting shots, traveling with the camera, continuity, performance size, etc.)


• Creating a character


• Applying feedback from a director to on camera performance

A sample syllabus for the microphone related teaching includes:

• Introduction to the relevant technology


• Introduction and development of vocal techniques required of a performer in the voice booth


• Safe and effective preparation and use of the voice in the voice booth


• Preparing for a role


• Applying feedback from a director to voice recordings


• Working with scripts and sightreading

Students are expected to engage with teaching and learning on a weekly basis.  Contact teaching will take place on a weekly basis through the majority of the year.  Teaching will consist of:

• Practical Classes and Workshops
• Individual Research and Rehearsal
• Occasional Seminars

Practical classes will be appropriate for students with learning and/or physical disabilities, and delivery (exercises and performances) can be altered to ensure inclusivity.  Access to the workshop is accessible, by being on the ground floor.  Any location work will be arranged to allow inclusive practice. Reading material and scripts can be provided in advance.  Continual Assessment tasks do not require an exam and allow for learners to demonstrate learning through active participation.

There is not an on-line option for this module.