Diploma of Screen Acting (52093)

• Course Topics
• Course Duration & Contact Hours
• Course Outline
• Testimonials
• Teaching Staff
• Entrance Requirements
• Selection Process

AUDITIONS: 16 JULY – 13 AUGUST 2010 – LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE – Course places are offered immediately on successful audition, so book your audition now!

Date

Orientation Monday 30 August - Starts Tuesday 31 August 2010

Time

Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday 10:00am - 5:00pm

Course Presenter

Fern Nicholson, Sam Longley, James Hagan, Wayne Nicholson, Mark DeFriest, Voice & Movement - Various directors/casting director/producers

Venue

FTI Fremantle, PERTH WA

Places

15

Fee

$6000 - Payment Plan Available (conditions apply)

Written & Developed by Fern Nicholson, this is the first of it’s kind specifically developed for the screen actor. This Diploma of Screen Acting is an intensive 30-week full-time program that teaches the professional skills and performance techniques required by actors intending to enter the film and television industry.

Taught by experienced screen industry practitioners, the Diploma of Screen Acting course develops a strong knowledge of the screen acting process and the repetoire of skills required to present true and believable performances for the screen. Participants are trained in the acting techniques of the “method”, investigation and analysis of script and story, and to utilise voice and movement to enhance character development. Students learn to use techniques in emotional and sensory memory to unlock each actor’s individual artistic expression. Students also study audition and rehearsal preparation skills, acting theory, teamwork, marketing, administrative skills and Occupational Health & Safety.

Screen Acting students will have the opportunity of working on-camera in various workshops and film productions in conjunction with Digital Production students. This provides them with digital material for industry showreels reels and with the opportunity to apply their skills in a realistic industry environment. Graduates of the Diploma of Screen Acting will be equipped with a range of skills to provide services on a freelance basis as voice over artists, for online media, corporate productions, advertising and on fi lm and television productions.

Course Topics

Specialist teachers in voice, movement and drama skills, plus a range of guest presenters including producers, directors, casting directors and acting agencies. This allows students to develop a network of valuable industry contacts in the local screen community.

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Course Duration & Contact Hours

Contact hours at FTI average 18 hours per week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Additional hours may be required for drama productions that are completed outside of class contact hours.

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Course Outline

WA50661FTI13 Interpret direction
WA50661FTI14 Managing movement
WA50661FTI15 Develop and apply creative processes in rehearsals
WA50661FTI16 Develop, extend and maintain the performance process
WA50661FTI17 Manage improvisation
WA50661FTI18 Work eff ectively in script, story and character
WA50661FTI19 Develop and apply audition techniques
WA50661FTI20 Develop skills and techniques in Voice
BSBREL401A Establish networks
BSBOHS305A Contribute to OHS issue resolution
BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process
CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis
CUFIND301A Work eff ectively in the screen and media industries
CUFRES401A Conduct research

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Testimonials

“FTI allowed me to step well and truly outside of my safety
zone and I explored my acting range like never before” – Actor, Nina Deasley

“If you want to challenge yourself and become a realistic actor, do this course!!” – Actor, Penelope Andrews

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Teaching Staff

Fern Nicholson was trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London (RADA) and has had 15 years of experience as in the development and delivery of screen drama training in Perth alone. After 13 years in musical theatre in the West End London, she decided to dedicate more time and study into screen skills and performance.

Fern has also taught master classes for the third year acting and musical acting students at The West Australian Academy of Performing Arts on the methods of Strasberg and has assisted in actors training for application to NIDA and WAAPA on a one-to-one basis.

*“It’s the space in-between the lines and the words and breathing life into a character on the page”*

*Actors need to be strong and their passion stronger so that each challenge can be an amazing journey”*

*My training was intensive, my teacher passionate and I had a great desire to challenge and stretch my skills as an actor. This is the kind of training I wish to share with my students”*

Her former role as Director of the WA company, Make Believe Entertainment encouraged her to write and develop a five level certified screen training course for actors which was presented for four years. This course proved successful and was the motivation behind the development of this new Diploma.

Fern and Wayne Nicholson have taught intensive screen acting workshops and short courses in Perth, Sydney, Singapore and Thailand.

Wayne Nicholson is the Head Lecturer of the Advanced Diploma in Screen (Digital Production). Wayne has directed award-winning music videos, commercials, corporates, documentaries, special features for DVDs and short films with Tweezers being screened at The New York Independent Film & Video Festival, in both New York City and Los Angeles. His other film Mummy’s Boy opened the Sydney Asia Pacific Film Festival. Wayne has presented Master classes in “directing actors” at The West Australian Academy of Performing Arts to third year acting students and is currently in development of his feature film “Angel of Mine” which he hopes will be in pre-production late 2009.

Other CVs are available on request.

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Entrance Requirements

Participants should be a minimum of 17 years of age. Applicants under this age may still apply and may be granted a position dependant on experience, successful audition performances and a recommendation from the FTI Training Manager.

The selection process includes an audition that will be fi lmed and an interview with the Head Lecturer for the Diploma of Screen Acting. Current show reels can be submitted and viewed as part of the audition process.

PLEASE NOTE: ON COMPLETION OF SUCCESSFUL AUDITION, AN IMMEDIATE DEPOSIT OF $500 MUST BE PAID TO CONFIRM YOUR PLACE

ALSO NOTE: ACTORS TO CALL IMMEDIATELY SHOULD YOU NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE THE AUDITION DAY/TIME.

For the audition, applicants must prepare at least one contemporary and one period monologue, each three minutes in duration. The audition is designed to provide a valuable learning experience to all participants as well as to satisfy the FTI selection panel members.

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Selection Process

Application forms can be downloaded here and should be sent by the relevant due date to:

The Training Registrar
Film & Television Institute WA
PO Box 579
Fremantle WA 6959

For further information contact the FTI
Training Registrar on (08) 9431 6700 or email
ftitraining@fti.asn.au

Film & Television Institute WA
92 Adelaide St, Fremantle
Ph: (08) 9431 6700

FTI is a member of SDA, the Screen Development Australia network of state screen resource organisations.

FTI gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance of Screen Australia, ScreenWest and Lotterywest.

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