Program Overview

Certificate in Acting for Film (20-Week)

Overview

This full-time course covers the core skills and industry insights that you’ll need to launch a career in acting, from voice and movement techniques to getting ready for castings and auditions. Ideal for those looking to retrain as an actor and build an enhanced understanding of on-set practices and the technical requirements.

Why Take the Course?

The Full-Time Certificate in Acting for Film (20-Week) course provides a comprehensive introduction to the acting techniques in the fast-evolving media industry, covering a broad range of areas of working as an actor. Students will be expected to spend some time off campus going to auditions, meeting casting agents and networking.

• Learn about the various job opportunities for an actor in today’s market, including acting and voice acting for film, radio and commercials.
• Become familiar with the filmmaking process, understanding how to work with a film crew on set.
• Receive introduction to motion capture, an innovative fast-growing area of filmmaking, which focuses on movement in the virtual world.
• Study the fundamentals of combat movement, essential for action films.
• Improve your vocal and physical expression and build an understanding of on-screen acting skills and technical aspects of the profession.
• Participate in a shooting day with a professional film crew.

What you will study

The following list is an overview of the topics and themes covered in the Certificate in Acting for Film. For more information, please download the course outline below.

• Subtext in Acting – Theory and Practice
• Storytelling in Acting
• Script Analysis and Performance
• Rehearsal
• Filmmaking Skills
• Voice and Movement
• Advanced Core Acting Skills
• Audition Workshop and Preparation
• Dialect Workshop
• Portfolio Shoots

Entry Requirements

• Minimum Age: 18 at the start of the course.
• This course is open enrolment and there are no entry requirements.
• In order to get the most out of the course, you should be able to both speak and write in English to a reasonable standard.
• Please be aware that we have a limited number of places available for each course intake and operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

Duration and Location

• Duration: 20 weeks of study over a 22-week period, Full-Time.
• Location: London

Dates & Prices

• London: 6 October 2025 - 13 March 2026, £9,000
• London: 13 April 2026 - 11 September 2026, £9,000

*Book and pay in full to receive a 20% Discount on this short course. This discount cannot be used alongside any other promotions or discounts.