On this course you will create your own 2 minute showreel with experienced actor and teacher Julia Lewis. The course fee includes the cost of working with a professional film maker who will film and edit your showreel. The showreel will consist of two simply filmed and edited scenes of no more than 1 minute each. You will work with fellow students to perform in each others showreels as scene partners. This fun and rewarding course will give you the tools needed to act on camera for self-tapes and showreels. Approval is needed to enrol on this course. If you would like to audition please click the button above, or email chloe.stephens@morleycollege.ac.uk Please note you will need to be free for filming all day on Tues 17th June and Wed 18th June between 9am - 6pm. Your finished showreel will be delivered by 1st September 2025.
Acting for Camera – Create a Showreel
When & Where
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22 April 2025 - 24 June 2025 ( 36 hours, 9 weeks )
- Morning, Day Time, Tuesday, Wednesday
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View course timetable
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Course Code W24DMAA01C
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Use your voice and body appropriately in front of the camera
- Develop control and confidence in acting when being filmed
- Understand how to approach scripts and screenplays
- Understand screen acting terminology and different shots
- Perform a script on camera
- Explore the nuances of physical, emotional and intellectual elements necessary for the screen
- Create a showreel and develop your industry profile as an actor
- Learn techniques for creating a self-tape
Cost
Class format and activities
You will work collaboratively with actor and tutor/director Julia Lewis on a variety of scripts E.g. TV, film, commercial and corporate scripts and genres. You will study from leading industry practitioners and use immersive drama exercises to discover the difference between stage and screen acting. Prepared scripts will be developed through the rehearsal process and filmed. Students will view the filmed work, then discuss and analyse techniques, skills and progress identifying areas for development. The tutor may provide additional material and/or practical tasks via any of the online platforms supported by the College (Moodle, MS stream, GoogleClassroom).
Entry requirements
This course is suitable for students who have studied acting previously. We hold friendly auditions for this course where you will meet the tutor and take part in a couple of exercises so that we can assess if the course is right for you. Please email drama@morleycollege.ac.uk to register your interest and book an audition slot.
What you need to know before you enrol
Excellent attendance and punctuality will be required from all students. This course will include some completion of activities outside of class time, e.g. preparation of favourite exercises to share with fellow students. Please click here to explore all our available Drama resources online and at College.
What you need
Bring a notebook, pencil, eraser and pen to class always. Wear loose clothing and footwear appropriate for an acting class. Bring any scripts which have been given by the tutor and any text as requested.
