Duration
11am - 4:30pm
Date
Sunday, August 29
Program Delivery
On Campus
Price
$179
Discover What It's Like to Act for Film & Television
Have you ever wondered what it's like to perform in front of a camera? Acting on Camera: A Hands-On Introduction is designed for aspiring actors who want to experience the fundamentals of screen acting in a supportive, professional learning environment.
This one-day intensive gives participants the opportunity to perform on camera, receive personalized feedback, and gain first-hand experience with the techniques actors use on film and television productions. Whether you're exploring acting as a new interest or considering it as a serious pursuit, this workshop provides a practical introduction to the craft.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for:
- Beginners with little or no acting experience
- High school seniors considering creative career pathways
- Adults interested in exploring acting for film and television
- Individuals curious about professional acting training
- Anyone looking to build confidence in front of a camera
What You'll Learn
Participants will gain hands-on experience with key screen acting fundamentals, including:
- Performing short scenes on camera
- Understanding basic blocking for film and television
- Learning framing, camera awareness, and eyelines
- Developing confidence and comfort on set
- Reviewing recorded performances through playback
- Receiving instructor-guided feedback in real time
What You'll Take Away
Participants leave with:
- A clear understanding of how acting for camera differs from stage acting
- First-hand experience working in a film set environment
- Increased confidence performing on camera
- Practical knowledge of basic screen acting techniques
- Experience receiving and applying performance feedback
- Clarity on whether screen acting is something they want to pursue further
Your First Step Toward Screen Acting
For many aspiring actors, the hardest part is simply getting started. This workshop offers an affordable, low-pressure opportunity to explore screen acting while developing valuable communication, performance, and confidence-building skills.
Whether you're considering future training or simply curious about the craft, Acting on Camera: A Hands-On Introduction provides the perfect place to begin.
Course Details:
- Dates: Sunday, August 29
- Instructor: Roark Critchlow
- Delivery: On-Campus
- Duration: 1-Day (5.5-hours)
- Time: 11:00am to 4:30pm
- Cost: $179.00
Your Instructor:
Roark Critchlow
Roark gained international recognition with his first Hollywood job as “Dr. Mike” on Days of Our Lives. After six years on the show, he moved on to an enduring film and TV career, including the feature Mr. Deeds, regular roles on the series V and Pretty Little Liars, and recurring roles on Battlestar Galactica and Alaska Daily — along with over a hundred more film and TV credits, the most recent being the Disney feature film Tron: Ares.
He has been teaching and coaching film acting for seven years and is excited to be involved with the program at CAT, to which he brings 30 years of experience on stage and on camera.
Our Grads Power the
Arts & Tech Economy
CAT’s creative and technical programs are directly connected to a creative sector that makes a $6 Billion contribution to the British Columbia economy every year. Graduates from our 2D and 3D animation, filmmaking, graphic design, audio engineering and other programs are among the over 120,000 skilled arts and tech workers employed provincially in this vibrant, constantly growing ‘creative economy’. Over the years, hundreds of CAT animation graduates have made their mark on the industry, contributing their skills and creativity to numerous award-winning projects. Industry accolades include five Oscar-winning works and over 40 movies, TV shows and games that have garnered Emmys, BAFTAs, and Game Awards including Game of Thrones, Fortnite and Spider-Man: No Way Home just to name a few!