You will study the history of performance, from the Renaissance to present day, trends, and social context.   

You will learn how to adapt for different camera shots by “working the frame”, practice blocking for different types of shows, and be taught techniques for acting when scenes are shot out of order.  

You will practice vocalizing the written word, and learn warm-up exercises, breathing techniques, accents and dialects, how to portray emotions, and more.    

You will be trained on how to read scripts, move and talk on stage, conduct rehearsals, improvise, and perform in front of a live audience.   

You will study techniques that will allow your body to move more freely (including dance), so that you can create believable characters, motivations, and stories through movement.    

You will be taught the strategies for self-promotion upon graduation. You will learn how to develop and produce self-tapes, head shots, a resume, and strategies for procuring an agent.   

You will learn warm-up techniques, industry standards, how to conduct research, risk taking, script analysis, monologues, improvisation, character development, and more.  

You will be introduced to dramatic structure, how to properly write and format a script, and storyboarding. You will then write your own short film script from scratch. 

You will learn how to function in the roles of a director and producer by pitching, planning, budgeting, auditioning, casting and assembling a film crew to shoot a short film.    

You will be trained on the techniques and best practices of video editing, including instruction on editing software so that you can produce your own demo reel.     

You will develop your creative, organizational and technical skills by producing, directing and performing in your own short film or scenes. 

You will learn how to voice radio and tv spots, animation, documentaries, eBooks, corporate videos, and video games. You will also be taught dialogue replacement and foreign film dubbing techniques.   

You will be trained to master the illusion of physical combat during stage performances, without injury to yourself or co-stars.   

You will become versed in industry protocols for the audition process and learn how to prepare and perform for on-camera auditions.   

You will be trained on performance through physicality, by honing your improvisational skills, taking risks, living in the moment, and pushing your performance to new levels.   

You will be coached on how to talk naturally in different accents and dialects, by understanding how pronunciation, intonations, and cadences play a part.  

You will learn how to read scripts, talk, move, rehearse, and perform in front of a live audience on stage. 

You will create original scenes, sketches and songs as you learn the fine art of improvisation, an essential skill for actors when appearing on camera or on stage.