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. Though not required, many acting students get invaluable experience in front of the camera by being cast in student productions.
Students are able to compile reels of filmed scenes to use for future casting purposes.
Acting for Film and Television Central to the workshop, this class teaches students how to overcome the technical and stylistic demands made on actors working in films and television. Relaxation methods and scene analysis will be taught as they apply to film and television acting. Scenes from film scripts will be analyzed for blocking. The class covers how actors must maintain a consistent emotional through-line from scene to scene, even while shooting out of sequence. Other topics addressed include imaginary eyelines, the actor's business in the film world, and understanding the responsibilities and challenges of the crew on set.