VANCCOUVER ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS PRESENTS:
Intro to Acting: Pro-Actor Core Essentials
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New to acting? Or coming from the stage and ready to break into film and TV? PACE 1 is your first step into the world of professional on-camera performance. This 8-week course lays the foundation of screen acting with practical, industry-ready training in a supportive environment. You'll build confidence, learn essential techniques, and walk away with a clear sense of what it takes to work in front of the camera. Start strong, start smart—this is where your film and TV career begins.
Do you know what the most common pitfalls are for an actor when they first start out? In this course learn to navigate around them so you land the best chance to land an agent and start auditioning professionally right away!
"VADA alumni are often seen at my auditions, and the confidence they have acquired through their training never fails to set them apart from the crowd when it comes to booking the job." Sean Milliken - Casting Director, Sean Milliken Casting
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Intro to Acting: Pro-Actor Core Essentials
What you'll Learn:
On-Camera Acting Techniques
- Text Analysis – Breaking down the script
- Analyzing Emotions and Characters
- Elements of a Scene – Beats, Transitions of Power, High/Low Status
- On-Camera Technique
- Audition Techniques – Including Commercials
- Cold Reads
- Audition Etiquette
Acting Industry Know-How
- Getting you Headshots
- Building your Resume
- Creating your Pro-Package in Front of Agents!