PRICE
$545
DAY
Thursdays AND Fridays
Classes held twice a week
DATE
February 2nd - February 24th
TIME
6:30pm - 9:30pm
always wanted to be an actor?
Our Beginners #1 course is the ultimate course for aspiring actors. Designed to give the budding actor both the confidence and the skill to get up in front of a camera with a professional attitude and focus that lends itself to the beginnings of a great acting career.
"A solid foundation is the basis for learning any skill. For my acting, Mick's class was that crucial foundation which taught me the essentials of both the business and creative aspects of this industry. Mick's approach is very straight-forward and easy to understand, which was incredibly helpful as a beginner. I would definitely recommend Mick's class to anyone hoping to gain holistic, practical knowledge on acting".
- Chahaat Kadian
This four-week course is simple, practical, informative and essential to the beginner. Conducted by one of Australia’s most experienced and respected actors, Mick Preston. Mick trained with the esteemed Uta Hagen in New York who also taught actors like: Matthew Broderick, Sigourney Weaver, Liza Minnelli, Whoopi Goldberg, Jack Lemmon, and Al Pacino. Mick has experience acting in New York, LA and Australia where he has worked on shows like AMC’s 'Preacher’, ‘Shantaram’ with Charlie Hunnam and Feature Films like ‘the Legend of Ben Hall’.
Whether you've had some experience in the theatre, have done background work, or are completely new to acting, this course will endow you with a comprehensive, complete understanding of the screen acting process, while working entirely on camera.
In Beginners #1 you will learn the key foundational elements of acting. Unlike other schools, our beginners course focusses on working in front of the camera, building confidence, skill and artistry on the road the screen mastery.
Perfect for complete beginners, actors who have been out of the game and want a refresher, or theatre trained actors looking to transition to screen.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Script analysis Techniques
Playing Moment to Moment
Transitioning from Theatre to Film & TV
Line Learning Techniques
Importance of Camera angles and frame size and how to use it to your advantage
Adjusting performance to enhance screen impact
Character analysis + developing complex characters
A simple, effective process to approach any scene and walk on set with confidence
WHAT ELSE?
The last class of every Beginners #1 class is held as a screen-test workshop with an actual Casting Director! Get real industry experience in a mock audition scenario!
Payment Plans are available - email enquiries@tafta.com.au for more information!AGE: 17+*
*If you are under 17 years old and would like to sign up to this course please contact enquiries@tafta.com.au for details
Hear what some of our past students have to say about Mick Preston.
“I learnt so much from this course that I’ll be taking with me on my acting Journey! MICK and Sarah are so knowledgeable in what they do I’m extremely grateful!”
“[Mick’s] knowledge and insight is extraordinary!”
About Mick Preston:
Mick Preston trained as an actor in New York, where he studied with the late Uta Hagen, including being personally invited by Ms Hagen to be one of only a handful of students to perform in the documentary, ‘Acting Class by Uta Hagen’. Mick lived in the US for 11 years, 9 of those years in New York and 2 in Los Angeles. During his time there he also studied several other styles of acting including Method, Meisner technique, Michael Chekov and Le Coq. As a performer Mick has worked extensively in film, television, theatre, commercials, voice overs and corporate role plays. As a teacher, he holds a Bachelor of Education degree and has taught acting in NYC, LA, Sydney and Melbourne. For a full list of Mick’s credits please visit his website, www.mickpreston1.com.
