Screen Acting Fundamentals (Condensed)

Explore the fundamentals of screen acting with this three-day condensed course, designed for anyone new to acting on screen.
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Location
In-person at LAMDA

Course Fee
£490

Entry Requirements
No experience required

Course Date
Tuesday 28 – Thursday 30 April 2026 
From 10am – 5:30pm each day 

Booking Closes
Monday 14 April 2026 at 11:59pm (GMT)

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About the course

Explore the fundamentals of screen acting with this three-day condensed version of our Screen Acting Fundamentals course, designed for anyone new to screen acting.

Working with an expert LAMDA screen tutor, you'll  explore how to develop a character for screen, and have the opportunity to watch back your work.

You'll leave the course with an understanding of the fundamentals of screen acting technique. 

What will I learn?

  1. Explore the process of 'solo prep' for screen.
  2. Discover how to develop a character, and watch back your performance.

About the Tutor

This course will be led by Claudia Grant. Alongside teaching Screen Acting at LAMDA, Claudia has credits across stage and screen.

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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.

Discover More

New to screen acting, but looking to explore the fundamentals in greater depth? Try Screen Acting Fundamentals (Summer Intensive) across two weeks.

Find out more

Key Information

Need to ask a question? View our FAQs or contact our Short Courses Team.

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: £490

Application Fee: None

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.

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

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