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Step in front of the camera and learn the skills actors use in film, television, commercials, and digital media! In this engaging and technique-focused class, teen performers will explore the fundamentals of on-camera acting while building confidence, authenticity, and presence in front of the lens. Students will learn essential professional skills such as slating, hitting marks, auditioning, taking direction, understanding framing and eyelines, and adapting performances for the camera. Using age-appropriate commercial copy, television and film scenes, and scripted material written for teen actors, students will practice creating believable, grounded performances for the screen. In addition to traditional on-camera acting work, the class will also explore performance in the digital age through a unit focused on content creation and on-camera hosting. Students may experiment with presenting segments, hosting videos, creating short-form content, and developing confidence speaking directly to an audience in a natural and engaging way. Throughout the semester, students will review playback of their performances to strengthen self-awareness, refine technique, and develop greater comfort with being seen and heard on camera. Whether students are interested in acting professionally, creating digital content, or simply building confidence and communication skills, this class provides a supportive and creative environment to explore on-camera performance.
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Penfold Theatre Company
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2120 N. Mays Suite 290
Round Rock, TX
78664
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