ACT222 Acting for the Camera (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Performing Arts (PEART)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject teaches students techniques and issues specific to screen acting. The specific areas addressed include screen auditions, taking direction, quick preparation and rehearsal techniques, listening and responding, blocking, business, marks, framing, continuity, and internal action. The subject also covers workplace practices and issues relevant to the television studio, film set and location.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ACT222
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the differences between stage and screen acting
- be able to effectively and quickly prepare a screen audition
- be able to demonstrate an ability to take direction specific to film and television
- be able to demonstrate an ability to listen and respond effectively on screen
- be able to demonstrate the ability to devise appropriate 'business' (detailed physical activity appropriate to the script, character, given circumstances and frame size)
- be able to hit marks (acting positions on the set or location prescribed by the director and director of photography)
- be able to maintain quality and continuity of performance over a series of takes and whilst shooting out of sequence
- be able to demonstrate the ability to use the close up to good advantage
- be able to demonstrate a capacity to work with different types of microphones
- be able to demonstrate knowledge of the etiquette and workplace practices of the television studio, film set and location shoots.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- screen audition techniques - the differences between stage and screen acting - etiquette and workplace practices of the television studio, film set and location shoots - listening and reacting techniques - blocking - business - hitting marks - maintaining quality and continuity of performance over a series of takes and whilst shooting out of sequence - using the close up to good advantage - microphones and microphone techniques.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.