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Acting for the Camera

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and techniques of acting for the camera. It explores various acting styles, methods, and the roles of film personnel. The course covers camera techniques, cinematography, and relevant acting terminologies. Students will learn about the production stage, the relationship between actors and the camera, and the impact of acting on both actors and the audience. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in acting for the camera.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
ActingCameraFilm ProductionCinematographyActing Techniques

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Acting Styles

2

Acting Methods

3

Camera Techniques

4

Cinematography

5

Film Production

6

Behind the Scenes Personnel

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Actor

Apply your skills in this growing field

Film Director

Apply your skills in this growing field

Cinematographer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Film Editor

Apply your skills in this growing field

Screenwriter

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Film IndustryTelevision IndustryTheatreOnline MediaAdvertising

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: The Concept of Acting

6h

Unit 1: What is acting?

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand the concept of acting, its definitions, and meanings.
  • •Identify the important elements associated with acting: voice, body, mind, and space.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1.

Unit 2: Who is an actor?

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Define an actor and understand the differences between stage and camera acting.
  • •Distinguish between professional and amateur actors.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1.
Week
2

Module 1: The Concept of Acting

6h

Unit 3: Relevance of Acting

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Understand the social, economic, cultural, political, and educational relevance of acting.
  • •Identify how acting serves as a mirror of society and a medium of communication.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1.

Unit 4: History of acting

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Understand the history of acting from the prehistoric age to the modern period.
  • •Identify key developments in acting during the Greek and Renaissance periods.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 2.
Week
3

Module 2: Styles and Stages of Acting

4h

Unit 1: Stages of acting

4 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Explain the various stages of acting: script reading, rehearsals, and on the set.
  • •Understand how to approach scripts for film and television.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1.
Week
4

Module 2: Styles and Stages of Acting

4h

Unit 2: Acting Styles

4 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Discuss naturalism and realism in acting.
  • •Understand the characteristics of romanticism, symbolism, and surrealism.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1.
Week
5

Module 2: Styles and Stages of Acting

4h

Unit 3: Acting methods

4 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Acting methods.
  • •Understand what acting method is all about.
  • •Importance of deploying acting methods
Week
6

Module 3: Acting Methods

4h

Unit 1: Acting methods/techniques

4 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Acting methods/techniques.
  • •Understand what acting method is all about.
  • •Examples of acting methods
Week
7

Module 3: Acting Methods

4h

Unit 2: Conceptualising successful acting and actors

4 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Conceptualising successful acting and actors.
  • •Understand what it means to be a successful actor.
  • •How does acting affect your life?
Week
8

Module 4: General Overview of Camera

4h

Unit 1: General overview of Camera

4 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: General overview of Camera.
  • •Understand the concept of camera.
  • •Purpose of camera
Week
9

Module 4: General Overview of Camera

4h

Unit 2: Brief History of Camera

4 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: History of Camera.
  • •Understand the history of camera.
  • •Purpose of camera
Week
10

Module 4: General Overview of Camera

4h

Unit 3: Types of Camera

4 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Types of Camera.
  • •Understand the types of camera.
  • •Purpose of camera
Week
11

Module 5: Behind the scene personnel for acting benefits

4h

Unit 1: Conceptualising behind the scene

4 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Conceptualising behind the scene.
  • •Understand what behind the scene is all about.
  • •The essence of behind the scene
Week
12

Module 5: Behind the scene personnel for acting benefits

4h

Unit 2: Behind the scene personnel

4 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Behind the scene personnel.
  • •Understand what behind the scene is all about.
  • •The essence of behind the scene
Week
13

Module 6: Film personnel that aid acting/actors

4h

Unit 1: Conceptualising Film personnel

4 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Conceptualising Film personnel.
  • •Understand what behind the scene is all about.
  • •The essence of behind the scene

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all units, focusing on key definitions and concepts.

2

Create flashcards for acting terminologies and camera techniques.

3

Practice analyzing film scenes, identifying acting styles and camera angles.

4

Study the roles of different film personnel and their contributions to acting.

5

Review all TMAs and assignments, paying attention to feedback.

6

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 acting methods.

7

Practice SQL queries from Units 7-9 weekly.

8

Allocate specific study hours for each module, prioritizing difficult units.

9

Form a study group to discuss and clarify complex topics.

10

Take practice exams to simulate the actual exam environment.

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