Classes emphasize, first, the theory and practice of the basic elements of the acting craft, using Stanislavsky's Method and scene and monologue work as starting points. In conjunction with these classes, students participate in courses aimed specifically at training the actor for the arduous requirements of acting on a film set. The Acting for Film Workshop meets Monday through Friday, every day. Students should be prepared to devote 9-5 to workshops and exercises and additional hours in the evenings for rehearsal. Every student shares the same curriculum.
Much time is spent focusing on scene study, voice, and movement.
Classes work to break down physical and internal inhibitions, and help the student find the most effective personal sources for the creation of truthful characters. Students should be prepared to work in non-traditional acting classes emphasizing the construction and control of character given the unique pressures of a film or television shoot. Film or video cameras may be used during particular classes. One additional advantage to being housed within a film school is that the acting program takes full advantage of the numerous films being shot year round. Student films are being written and produced literally down the hallway.