Discover. Create. Transform.

Craft a structured, personalised approach to your work as a screen performer. Gain experience in casting and insights into industry practice through practical actor training focussed on skills development and application.

This Studio provides the opportunity to explore and apply acting techniques and develop your vocal, physical and imaginative dexterity for screen. Work with support and direction from experienced tutors as you develop self-assurance in relating to the camera.

This course is ideal for those wishing to explore their potential as a screen artist.

Term One

• Instrument Work: Develop vocal and physical presence specifically for the screen. Extend vocal range and freedom, and explore how physical action informs character objectives.
• Imagination and Relationship to Camera: Develop spontaneity in performance through impulse work. Apply vocal, physical and acting technique to improvised and scripted scenes performed to camera.

Term Two

• Performance for Visual Storytelling: Explore and apply appropriate acting techniques for screen under the direction of an industry professional.
• Characterisation and Screen Presence: Realise a character arc and employ a variety of acting techniques to develop a truthful and engaging performance. Explore ways to connect with audiences through the lens. Rehearse and shoot contemporary scene work.

Term Three

• Applied Instrument Work: Learn and apply an American accent to text. Utilise physical impulses to create spontaneous performance on screen.
• Style and Genre: Develop your performance technique and explore the contrasting genres of drama and comedy. Shoot scene work in onsite locations.

Term Four

• Self-Tape to Set: Develop the skills required to navigate screen industry practices, from self-tapes and screen tests to chemistry reads and on-set performance. Confidently apply technique to meet the technical and creative demands of contemporary screen acting. 

Course Outcomes

• Interpret a range of scripts for performance for performance in a variety of screen contexts
• Develop truthful characterisation
• Collaborate effectively with others to create dynamic scene work
• Embrace the technical demands of acting for screen
• Confidently deliver screen test materials
• Form productive relationships with a director and crew

Course Dates

January Intake

LOCATION	TERM 1	TERM 2	TERM 3	TERM 4 Please note this is a 9-week term.
Sydney	7 Feb – 4 Apr 2027*	2 May – 20 Jun 2027	25 Jul – 12 Sep 2027	17 Oct – 12 Dec 2027
Melbourne	31 Jan – 21 Mar 2027	2 May – 20 Jun 2027	25 Jul – 12 Sep 2027	17 Oct – 12 Dec 2027
Brisbane	30 Jan – 20 Mar 2027	1 May – 19 Jun 2027	24 Jul – 11 Sep 2027	16 Oct – 11 Dec 2027

*Classes do not run over the Easter public holidays.

Mid-year Intake

Term dates for mid-year intake are TBC.

Course Fees

The course fee is $5215. This is payable in four instalments across the year or upfront with a 10% discount ($4,693).

A separate non-refundable audition fee of $38 applies.

Prerequisites

Entry to the Screen Actors Studio is by audition only. Detailed audition information will be sent via downloadable link upon enrolment.

For more information, please see our Terms & Conditions.