Acting for the Camera I
THEATER X 410.3
Learn the technical and emotional adjustments required for working in front of the camera in a relaxed and truthful way and developing intimacy with the camera.
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Starting at $785.00
As few as 11 weeks
What you can learn.
Perform exercises and critiques through playback of performances in front of the camera
Learn the adjustments needed to stay relaxed and truthful while on camera
Understand how to act in position to basic camera moves
Hone in on acting techniques in moment-to-moment exercises
About this course:
Learn to get comfortable in front of the lens. Exercises begin with on-camera interviews so students can view their screen images in playback. Instruction focuses on understanding technical and emotional adjustments required for working in front of the camera in a relaxed and truthful way and developing intimacy with the camera. Topics include the difference between frame sizes and learning to hit marks. Hone your acting techniques through scene-study guidelines and sensory and moment-to-moment exercises, as well as monologue work. Some exercises are performed on camera with emphasis on close-ups, simple scenes and basic camera moves. The instructor critiques individual students' work during playback.
Summer 2024 Schedule
June 26
- September 4
Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
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Notes
Students are recorded on camera during several sessions; those wishing to keep a copy of their work must bring a flash drive to each session.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after June 30, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Acting in Film: An Actor's Take on Movie Making
Schedule
Lecture
Wed Jun 26, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Jul 3, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Jul 10, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Jul 17, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Jul 24, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Jul 31, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Aug 7, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Aug 14, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Aug 21, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Aug 28, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Sep 4, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Fall 2024 Schedule
September 25
- December 4
Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Notes
Students are recorded on camera during several sessions; those wishing to keep a copy of their work must bring a flash drive to each session.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after September 29, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Acting in Film: An Actor's Take on Movie Making
Schedule
Lecture
Wed Sep 25, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Oct 2, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Oct 9, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Oct 16, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Oct 23, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Oct 30, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Nov 6, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Nov 13, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Nov 20, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Nov 27, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Dec 4, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
September 25
- December 4
Wednesday 2:00PM - 5:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Notes
Students are recorded on camera during several sessions; those wishing to keep a copy of their work must bring a flash drive to each session.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after September 29, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Acting in Film: An Actor's Take on Movie Making
Schedule
Lecture
Wed Sep 25, 2024
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Oct 2, 2024
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Oct 9, 2024
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Oct 16, 2024
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Oct 23, 2024
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Oct 30, 2024
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Nov 6, 2024
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Nov 13, 2024
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Nov 20, 2024
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Nov 27, 2024
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Dec 4, 2024
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202