The CSA Career Course. Get industry ready! - Archive

“Cooper Screen Academy is so very valuable and beneficial for young budding actors.

Sara is an incredible role model and with her experience and contacts is doing the crucial job of training and connecting Hobart to the rest of the Australian industry.

 I wish I had this opportunity before I left for NIDA."

Brett Rogers, 2009 NIDA graduate.

CSA's Career Course:  For successful screen testing within the industry you need a great CV, headshots, a show reel, and the right information!  This focussed course is targeted at performers aged 16 and up with a desire to expand their screen acting skills and knowledge, and looking to pursue a career in acting.  The 2011 course consisted of 5 x 3 hour classes, plus one 6 hour introductory session -"Your Industry", and a show reel shoot.

Students work with improvised scenes and film and television scripts, audition scenarios for film and television, and receive targeted individual performance tuition.

 
Key focus areas:
• The technical requirements of screen performance.
• Translating stage technique into an effective screen presence.
• Exploration of choices for approaching text and character. 
• What to expect on set - the ‘who’s who’ of a film set, film language, etiquette.
• The art of a good audition; preparation, conduct and delivery: 'go-sees', impro auditions, auditioning for commercials and more.
• How to market yourself as an actor: assistance and advice with audition technique, CV, headshots, and showreel preparation. 
• Health care for the performer   

As of 2011 The Career Course culminates in a show reel shoot .  This footage can then be edited into a reel for students promotional useage. After completing the classes Career Course students will receive an ongoing discount of 10% for all weekly classes, masterclasses, and forums with guest speakers, including interstate directors, producers, industry body representatives, and casting agents.

Taught by Academy Director, Sara Cooper (B.Ed).  

2012 Dates and fees TBA

Entry is via application and audition.  Applicants are encouraged to complete a term of CSA screen acting classes before applying.

 Scholarships available (see above)