Screen Acting Fundamentals (Summer Intensive)
Screen Acting Fundamentals
This course runs for two weeks in July 2026.
Our intensive screen acting fundamentals course an in-depth introduction to screen acting and set skills, ideal for anyone new to the craft of screen acting.
Highlights
Explore the craft of screen acting in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Work with an expert LAMDA tutor.
Get confident on camera and experience watching back your work.
Is this course for me?
Course Level: Mixed
Age Requirement: 18+
This course is most suitable for total beginners or those with some acting experience who are new to screen.
Overview
Location
In-person at LAMDA
Course Fee
£1,625 (+£21 Application Fee)
Course Length
10 Days
Entry Requirements
No experience required
Course Date
Monday 20 July – Friday 31 July 2026
From 10am – 5:30pm each day
Excluding weekends
Booking Closes
Friday 10 July 2025 at 3pm (BST)
About the course
Explore the fundamentals of screen acting with this two-week intensive course, designed for anyone new to screen acting.
Working with an expert LAMDA screen tutors, you'll explore how to develop a character for screen, and how to act with confidence on camera. You'll also have the opportunity to watch back your work, and to explore the technical elements of screen acting, such as continuity and mark-hitting.
You'll leave the course with a thorough foundational understanding of the fundamentals of screen acting technique.
“I loved the course... I feel like I have left with a better understanding of who I am as an actor and new knowledge to apply to my future career.”
What will I learn?
- Explore the process of 'solo prep' for screen.
- Discover how to develop a character for screen.
- Explore 'set skills' and the technical elements of screen acting.
- Develop on-screen confidence with multiple opportunities to work in front of the camera and review footage.
Is this course for me?
This course is suitable for you whatever your experience of acting or performing. Our expert tutor will adapt to the specific requirements and experience of the cohort, and you can expect to be challenged and supported, whatever your prior experience.
You'll get the most out of this course if you're new to acting for screen.
We encourage applications from prospective students of all ages to this course, and we will endeavour to place students in pairs and groups where they're working with others of a similar age.
This is a mixed level course, meaning participants will have a range of experiences.
View all entry requirements, including age and experience level, below.
Key Information
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Tutor information to be announced.
Please note that from time to time we may need to change the advertised tutor due to availability. In these instances, we will always replace the tutor with an alternative LAMDA tutor or associate.
This course is for participants aged 18+.
In order to train on this course, you should have a level of English that is approximately IELTS 6.0 or equivalent English Language experience.
You can test your level using the Cambridge English Language Assessment or the CEFR’s Self-Assessment Table. B2 Proficiency is roughly equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Apply for this course through LAMDA directly. We advise you to apply early as places are limited.
Course Fee: £1,625
Application Fee: £21
Payment:
When booking for this course, you will be asked to pay the full course fee upfront. Click 'Book Now' on this page to begin your booking.
If you meet the eligibility criteria and if spaces remain available, you will be offered a place on the course. If you're not eligible for this course, you'll be contacted by our Admissions Team and will be offered a place on another relevant course or refunded the course fee.
Places on this course are offered on a first come, first served basis, and we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to ensure a space on the course.
If you'd like to discuss the course and eligibility criteria with our Admissions Team, please get in touch.
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