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Acting 101 for Adults
Rating: 4.5 out of 5(832 ratings)
3,741 students

Acting 101 for Adults

Acting 101 for Adults
Created byAcademy of Film Fashion and Design
Last updated 4/2017
English

What you'll learn

  • Master the techniques used by successful actors
  • From working on auditions, monologues, and scene study to sharing the secrets of success in local markets and in Hollywood, you will learn the ins and out of marketing yourself.

Course content

1 section • 17 lectures • 6h 52m total length

  • 1.1 Introduction0:54
  • 1.2 Backstory50:57

    Use backstory to shape character. Erin's acting journey from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles, via auditions and agents, shows how authenticity, preparation, and action justification shape a career.

  • 1.3 The Toolbox37:19
  • 1.4 Agents and Managers24:26
  • 1.5 Knowing Your Type and Marketability Part 123:40
  • 1.6 Knowing Your Type and Marketability Part 216:40

    Learn to assess your type and marketability for auditions by analyzing wardrobe, posture, age range, and ethnicity, and collaborate with an agent to target suitable roles.

  • 1.7 Audition Preparation14:56
  • 1.8 Commercial Auditioning Part 138:51
  • 1.9 Commercial Auditioning Part 221:20
  • 1.10 Character Analysis and Breakdowns Part 138:55
  • 1.11 Character Analysis and Breakdowns Part 221:36
  • 1.12 Basic Slating5:29
  • 1.13 Preparing a Monologue49:23
  • 1.14 SAG-AFTRA and Casting31:50
  • 1.15 Once You Get the Job33:15
  • 1.16 Conclusion2:06
  • 1.17 Contact Information0:33
  • Acting 101 for Adults Exercises

Requirements

  • There are no prerequisites or previous knowledge needed for this course. This course teaches acting starting at the beginner level.
  • A love for and a dream of performing.

Description

If your dream is to be in front of the camera, acting in a major motion picture, television show or national commercial, then this Acting 101 for Adults course is for you. 
Actor Aaron Jackson offers many lessons to help you become the best you can be. He introduces students to various methods which he uses to teach and enhance their acting skills. Whether you are just considering an acting career, want to learn new techniques, sharpen your skills or are a seasoned actor, he can refine your talents. He will explain the basic tools for your “tool box” which include a resume, headshot, website, manager, demo reel, and proper warm up. From working on auditions, monologues, and scene study to sharing the secrets of success in local markets and in Hollywood, you will learn the ins and out of marketing yourself. 
This course will give you the tools you need to be a successful working actor. 

Who this course is for:

  • Adults that are interested in pursuing acting opportunities or a career in acting.

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