Showing posts with label Melbourne Actors Academy full time course. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Melbourne Actors Academy full time course. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

I thoroughly recommend this for you!


     
 
 
Applications for the Full Time Course: 
Close Tuesday February 8th at Midnight! 
 
Last opportunity to regsiter your interest for the MAA Full Time Screen Acting Course - applications close in SIX days!  If you are looking to plan your year, want comprehensive training three days a week and wish to learn from people 'in-the-industry' then read on...

Actor Training Taught in an Industry Context
Highlights from the Course Calendar  
  
 
A Little About The Course

Students will learn the craft of screen performance in a supportive environment under the tutorage of renowned national and international teachers, actors, directors, producers and casting directors; most of which are currently working in the film and television industry. This course is personified by its commitment to bringing the best teachers to Melbourne, its emphasis on accessing industry talent as frequently as possible and is unique in having three Guest International Tutors at key intersections throughout the course.
 
Full Time Course - Industry Tutors
Geoffrey Wright (dir. Romper Stomper, Macbeth)
John Jarratt (Wolf Creek)
Tammy MacIntosh (All Saints, Sea Patrol)
Stephen Costan (former Head of Voice for the Victorian College of the Arts)
Ric Pellizzeri (producer on the forthcoming ‘Underbelly’ series)
Shane Connor (Neighbours, Killing Time, City Homicide)
Australian Casting Directors (Local and interstate)
Australian Television Directors (Local and interstate)
Australian Film Directors (Ben Shackleford - Centre Place)
 
Full Time Course - Guest International Tutors 
Howard Fine - award winning LA acting coach
Lynette Sheldon - one of New York's finest acting coaches
Scott Williams - leading UK Meisner coach
 
What You Need To Know (in brief)
The full time course is a challenging and rigorous journey, that will require students to undertake several hours of study outside of class hours. To enable the course to move at the desired speed, previous performance experience or training is required. Admission into the course is through audition and interview.
 
 
Applications close: 8 February 2011
Application fee: $40 non-refundable application fee
Auditions: 12 and 13 February 2011
Course duration: 34 weeks, Wednesday 9 March – Friday 2 December 2011
Contact days: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (9.30 am – 5.15 pm)
Term one:    Wednesday 9 March – Friday 29 April (8 weeks)
Term two:    Wednesday 18 May – Friday 15 July (9 weeks)
Term three: Wednesday 3 August – Friday 30 September (9 weeks)
Term four:   Wednesday 12 October – Friday 2 December (8 weeks)
Course fee: $9,900 including GST 
 
 
 
All the best with auditions, shows and filming.
For those in Sydney - best of luck with Short and Sweet! 
 
Kind regards
 
The MAA Team

For further details please contact:
Melbourne Acting Academy Team
e: info@melbourneactingacademy.com.au
Melb: (03) 9038 8054
Syd: (02) 9011 6398
After hours: 04888 ACTOR

Visit us on the Web: www.melbourneactingacademy.com.au

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Best Actor Training in Town if you are in Melbourne!

YOUR LINK to the Australian FILM and TELEVISION INDUSTRY 
FULL-TIME
SCREEN ACTING COURSE
WEEKDAYS (Monday, Wednesday and Fridays)
  • Train with qualified leading industry professionals
  • Equip yourself with practical tools and techniques
  • Maximise your employability as an actor with supplementary course units in professional Voice-Over, Presenting, Stunt training and more

  • Opportunity to showcase yourself to leading International and national casting directors

  • Train in the specific art of screen acting with working directors 

 
 
 
Hi Tula,
 
We are very proud to announce our new Full-Time one-year Screen Acting Course which provides you with comprehensive, integrated screen-acting training and industry focused workshops aimed to maximise your skill-set and employability.  Along with first rate tutorage from industry professionals our new program is the only course in Australia to offer you the opportunity to showcase and workshop with Leading US casting directors.  This course is designed for intermediate to advanced actors wanting to work on their craft, fine tune their skills and bridge the gap between training and industry.
 
  
FULL-TIME SCREEN ACTING COURSE

Applications Now Open for 2011

Unparalleled actor training taught by leading industry professionals 
OVERVIEW:
 
Students will learn the craft of screen performance in a supportive environment under the tutorage of renowned teachers, actors, directors, producers and casting directors all currently working in the Film and Television industry. 
 
2011 Course tutors will include such professionals as Geoffrey Wright (dir. Romper Stomper), actor John Jarratt (Wolf Creek), actress Tammy MacIntosh (All Saints, Sea Patrol) and Stephen Costan (former Head of Voice for the Victorian College of the Arts). MAA teachers and mentors are qualified professionals with a proven track record within the film and television industry.
 
The Full-Time course is delivered over four terms; these terms incorporate Core Elements of study to improve on overall acting performance with yearlong voice and acting training, amongst these studies there will be unique intensive study blocks of varying lengths focused on developing the actor with new dynamic skills. Professional stunt training, presenting and voice over technique are included to allow for a unique learning journey and add to your skill set to maximise your employability as an actor.
 
Upon completion of the Full-Time Course, you will be equipped with the practical tools and techniques essential to compete as professional actors within the highly competitive international film and television market. 
  
COURSE CONTENT: Overview of Core Study Elements
-      THE ACTING FOUNDATION
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CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
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SCREENCRAFT TECHNIQUE
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TEXT AND SCENE ANALYSIS
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FOUNDATIONS OF VOICE
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THE BUSINESS OF ACTING

THE ACTING FOUNDATION
Students are provided with an introduction into the core acting methods taught in the U.S - Stanislavski, Meisner, Strasberg and Adler. Students will explore these techniques to hone in on their own actor’s instinct and to develop, discuss, evaluate and deliver “real” and memorable screen performances. Students will also understand the key processes that need to be implemented to deliver clear stories and to embody believable characters. 
 
FOUNDATIONS OF VOICE
Voice Training is fundamental to a professional actors skills set. Students will learn how to use the voice effectively and efficiently as well as understanding its importance in film and television. Students will train to develop their breathing and breath capacity, stamina and voice production, including resonance and articulation potential. Voice Training  will also focus on techniques to simplify direct communication and the exploration of language and voice through text. Key teachings will be drawn from master voice teachers including: Kristin Linklater, Cicely Berry and Patsy Rodenburg.
  
CHARACTER
Students learn the key processes used to develop believable and dynamic characters. Different techniques will be utilised to explore and develop an effective toolbox of skills that they can use to research, explore, discover, create, embody and perform a diverse range of characters.

SCREEN CRAFT TECHNIQUE (Taught by current working professionals)
Students are trained in the fundamental on-camera techniques applicable for both the small and big screen. Students will learn the essential technical tools for producing great screen performances in both the audition room and onset. This unit includes auditions with leading casting directors and the opportunity to showcase your work.
 
TEXT AND SCENE ANALYSIS
Students will learn how to extract vital information from a script by looking at such elements as character, style, narrative and plot; and how this information feeds into rehearsal for professional performance. Through practical application, students will look at the concept of interpretation whilst honouring the given circumstances and how the actor fits in to the ‘larger picture’ that exists in film and television.  By understanding the necessary terms and language used in text analysis, actors can communicate efficiently with fellow directors and casting director’s whilst in auditions, rehearsals and on set.
  
MOVEMENT AND PHYSICAL PREPARATION (term 1 and 2)
Students are provided with an introduction to the foundation principals of Feldenkrias, Pilates, Yoga and Laban and corporeal expressivity. Students will learn how to organise the body in space and time to be fit both physically and mentally for screen performances. Students will develop a practical and physical understanding of the body and understand the relationship between voice, breath, movement, emotion and intellect and learning to relax and be completely centred and free through movement and vocal training.
 
Chiu Wan Wing Chun Kung Fu is part of the movement program. It is a self-defence system, refined over centuries, which greatly benefits an actor through developing a calmer mind, improved breathing, increasing attentive focus, removing nervous energy, developing healthier function of internal organs, increasing vital energy levels and self-confidence and developing excellent discipline, posture and greater spatial awareness; thus allowing for an uninhibited, raw and engaging performance.

THE BUSINESS OF ACTING
In order to Market themselves in the industry,  students will be provided with key strategies and skills for self-promotion and marketing including: knowing who you are and how to market yourself, networking, maximising casting opportunities, casting do’s and don’ts, the process of getting an agent as well as quality stand out headshots, showreels and audio reels. MAA will provide a list of recommended photographers and showreel producers available at an exclusive discounted price only available for Full time students.
 
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
Vital to upkeep in this fast paced industry. Students will benefit from MAA’s in-house screen-test workshops, conducted by Australia’s leading casting directors and directors (including directors Geoffrey Wright, Bill Hughes, Marcus Cole, Jet Wilkinson and Roger Hodgman) as well as visits from established actors throughout the course offering exclusive industry advice and their perspectives on performance, promotion and their life as a working actor.


COURSE DELIVERY: The Full Time course is a challenging and rigorous journey. Previous performance experience is required. Admission into the course is through audition and interview only.
 
Applications for 2011 intake close: 10th of January
Auditions held: 15th and 16th of January 2011
Course commencement: Monday 28th of February
Course duration: 3 days a week for 34 weeks (9am - 5pm)
Course fee: $9,900 including GST
 
EXTRA OPPORTUNITIESAny extras are included as a completely voluntary side program to complement the Full-Time Course and maximise its practical application benefits.
 
Option 1: 4x US Casting Director Intensive Workshops
 
Consisting of four individual workshops with four leading US casting directors, exclusively brought down to Melbourne for this opportunity. Perfect platform to launch your presence in the US industry!
 
The MAA Fulltime Course is the only course in Australia that provides you with the opportunity to showcase your work to leading international casting directors. 
Fee: $1,200 including GST
CONTACT: 
For further information, please contact MAA 
t. (03) 9038 8054 
  
We look forward to speaking with you very soon, good luck with auditions.