Home›Acting Classes›Screen acting›Screen Acting – Level 1 Screen Acting Level 1 BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Explore the art of Screen Acting in a small group setting with an industry expert. In this practical course you’ll be working in the studio exploring the fundamental principles for delivering authentic performances on screen. Develop your relationship with the camera, understanding how to use it to your benefit as an actor. Through this course you’ll work in pairs and trios to deliver short scenes to camera. Our expert tutors will coach you, giving notes and leading constructive group discussions to help hone your Screen Acting performance. Learn to analyse text, make choices, access and portray your emotions. The goal is to create realistic performances that ring true for an audience. You’ll learn to attract and hold the audience’s attention, progresses the narrative of the scene and make an impact as an actor. Work with selected scenes from popular film and TV shows and enjoy instant playback and feedback. New to screen acting? If you’re just starting out, we recommend beginning with Screen Acting – An Introduction. This friendly beginner course will help you build confidence on camera, learn essential screen acting techniques and understand how to perform naturally in front of the lens. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE More than a technical course, this is your opportunity to develop confidence, presence and screen acting craft. Learn the fundamental skills to deliver an authentic performance to screen Explore ‘script to character’ techniques Analyse scripts and make creative choices to progress a narrative Rehearse and perform a scripted duologue on camera Train your eye to view and analyse screen performances Enjoy expert direction and constructive feedback to hone your skills Work in a professional studio with camera and playback set-up Useful information 1 What will I learn on the Screen Acting Level 1 course? You’ll gain a solid foundation in screen acting techniques, including working with the camera, understanding shot types, hitting marks, and delivering truthful performances whilst on set. You'll also explore basic text analysis, improvisation, how to learn lines and build confidence on-camera. 2 Do I need any previous acting experience? Whilst no prior Screen Acting experience is necessary, if you are completely new to Acting please start with our Screen Acting Introduction course. 3 Who teaches the course? All of our tutors are experienced industry professionals with extensive screen credits and teaching backgrounds. You'll learn directly from these professional with current, real-world experience in film, TV and commercials. 4 Is the course practical or theory-based? It is primarily practical. Each session involves hands-on exercises, on-camera work, and playback so you can see your progress and receive personalised feedback. 5 How big is the class? We keep class sizes small to ensure individual attention and plenty of on-camera time for each student. Typically, there are no more than 10-12 participants per course. 6 What should I bring or wear to the class? Wear comfortable clothing you can move in. You may be asked to bring a printed script for certain sessions, which will be provided in advance. 7 What's the best step after Level 1? Most students move on to our Screen Acting Level 2, where the focus shifts to more complex scenes, character development, and working on professional-grade material. 8 Do we get to keep the footage? All filming will be watched in class and you will receive notes from your tutor in class as this is more beneficial to your development. It ensures that everyone feels free to explore and engage without concern of scenes being publicly viewed. If you are interested in filming scenes to take with you, please take a look at our Professional Showreel Package where you'll film scenes to take away with you. Want to learn more? Many students use Screen Acting Level 1 as a springboard into further screen acting training. Whether you want to keep building confidence on camera, develop stronger scene work or progress towards more advanced courses, our screen acting programme can help you take the next step. Screen Acting Level 2 Level up and deliver scenes with depth and impact. Screen Acting Intensive – 5 days Learn how to act on camera for TV, Online and Film Screen Acting Intensive Course – 4 weeks An immersive and practical four week Screen Acting Intensive course PREP YOURSELF FOR YOUR SCREEN ACTING COURSE... Our Screen Acting tutors have put together a list of top tips for screen acting that they've collected over their time working in the industry. READ OUR TOP TIPS HERE Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Madeleine WalkerMorgan WatkinsDavid BlairA. RMiranda BellScreen Acting Tutors Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 10 Jul 2026 - 07 Aug 2026 Fri 18:45-21:15 5 weeks Madeleine Walker City Academy, Farringdon £268.20 10% OFF Book Now 19 Jul 2026 - 09 Aug 2026 Sun 10:00-13:00 4 weeks Morgan Watkins City Academy, Farringdon £298.00 Book Now 03 Aug 2026 - 07 Sep 2026 Mon 18:45-21:15 5 weeks (no class 31 Aug) David Blair City Academy, Farringdon £298.00 Book Now 23 Aug 2026 - 13 Sep 2026 Sun 10:00-13:00 4 weeks Morgan Watkins City Academy, Farringdon £298.00 Book Now 01 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2026 Tue 18:45-21:15 5 weeks A. R Bleeding Heart Studios £298.00 Book Now 24 Sep 2026 - 22 Oct 2026 Thu 18:45-21:15 5 weeks Miranda Bell Bleeding Heart Studios £298.00 Book Now 17 Oct 2026 - 07 Nov 2026 Sat 12:30-15:30 4 weeks Screen Acting Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £298.00 Book Now 28 Oct 2026 - 25 Nov 2026 Wed 18:45-21:15 5 weeks Screen Acting Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £298.00 Book Now 16 Nov 2026 - 14 Dec 2026 Mon 18:45-21:15 5 weeks Screen Acting Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £298.00 Book Now 10 Jul 10 Jul 2026 - 07 Aug 2026 £268.20 Day:Fri Time:18:45-21:15 Duration:5 weeks Tutor: Madeleine Walker Venue: City Academy, Farringdon Offer:10% OFF BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 19 Jul 19 Jul 2026 - 09 Aug 2026 £298.00 Day:Sun Time:10:00-13:00 Duration:4 weeks Tutor: Morgan Watkins Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 03 Aug 03 Aug 2026 - 07 Sep 2026 £298.00 Day:Mon Time:18:45-21:15 Duration:5 weeks (no class 31 Aug) Tutor: David Blair Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 23 Aug 23 Aug 2026 - 13 Sep 2026 £298.00 Day:Sun Time:10:00-13:00 Duration:4 weeks Tutor: Morgan Watkins Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 01 Sep 01 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2026 £298.00 Day:Tue Time:18:45-21:15 Duration:5 weeks Tutor: A. 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