Course Outlines - Winter 2005 Young & Teen Professionals (9 - 17)                                                       SATURDAYS 2:00-5:00, January 28-March 18, 2005 $365.00 Little Professionals (5-8)      SATURDAYS 11:45-1:45, January 28 - March 18, 2005   $249.00 Young & Teen ACTercise (9 - 17)                                                       SUNDAYS 2:00-5:00, January 29 - March 19, 2005   $249.00 Adult ACTercise (18 & Up) TUESDAYS 7:00-10:00, January 24 - March 12, 2005   $175.00 Adult Professionals A (18 & Up)                                                       WEDNESDAYS 7:00-10:00,January 25-March 15 / 05   $365.00 Adult Professionals B (18 & Up)                                                       THURSDAYS 7:00-10:00, January 26 - March 16, 2005   $365.00 Getting Started in Film & Television          Sunday, December 11, 2005 (10:00am-6:00pm)   $99.00 All courses are subject to 7% GST   Acting In Front of the Camera YOUNG & TEEN PROFESSIONALS (9-17) Instructor: Claudia Jurt SATURDAYS 2:00-5:00, January 28-March 18, 2005 $365.00 (+7% GST) The aim of this exciting course is to give the young actor a better understanding of how the industry works and to be better prepared & more confident when going to auditions.  Imagination and creativity are stressed, and the young actors are given many opportunities to become experienced working in front of a camera. Special focus will be given to: Working in front of the camera with naturalness and confidence Developing the young actor's focus and ability to take direction  Learning about the film & television casting process Preparing for the audition process and learning about the value of self-promotion                                                               Discovering what Casting Directors and Talent Agents 'look for' Meeting industry professionals Actors will work on scenes and put their work into practice with special guest directors. Industry professionals including casting directors, directors and local talent agents are invited to attend each course to watch our participants in action. Pre-Register Here Enrollment is limited. NO PREREQUISITE Each actor will be given a copy of their work. TESTIMONIALS Acting In Front of the Camera LITTLE PROFESSIONALS (5-8) Instructor: Matthew Stefiuk SATURDAYS 11:45-1:45, January 28 - March 18, 2005 $249.00 (+7% GST) The aim of this exciting course is to develop the child's focus and ability to take direction while having fun creating original scenes.  Imagination and creativity are stressed, and the young actors are given many opportunities to become experienced working in front of a camera with naturalness and confidence.  The emphasis will be on truthfully and naturally portraying emotions while still having fun with creating original scenes and practicing auditioning for the camera.  Class work will be recorded on VHS for each child to take home. Pre-Register Here Enrollment is limited. NO PREREQUISITE Each actor will be given a copy of their work. Young & Teen ACTercise Instructors: Claudia Jurt & Meghanne Kessels SUNDAYS 2:00-5:00, January 29 - March 19, 2005 Cost: $249.00 (+7% GST) Actors will work on improving their scene preparation, cold reading and improvisation techniques for auditions.  Actors will work on tackling a script, analyzing it and bringing their own unique qualities to each read.  Actors will work on improving their cold reading and improvisation techniques.  A variety of sides, covering different styles and characters are assigned over the course of eight weeks.  Each actor's work is recorded on tape, giving the actors the opportunity to learn from each other and to objectively examine their own work.  Participating actors are encouraged to bring sides for upcoming auditions to class. Applicants may be asked to audition.  A full refund will be given to those who do not pass the audition phase. Pre-Register Here Enrollment is limited. Prerequisite: Young Professionals, Teen Professionals, ACTRA Members OR Equivalent Adult ACTercise Facilitators: Claudia Jurt TUESDAYS 7:00-10:00, January 24 - March 12, 2005 Cost: $175.00 (+7% GST) Keep your talent honed by working on a variety of scenes over the course of eight weeks.  ACTercise gives actors an opportunity to explore their craft, to better prepare for auditions and actual work on the set.  Participating actors are encouraged to bring sides for upcoming auditions to class. Applicants may be asked to audition. A full refund will be given to those who do not pass the audition phase. Pre-Register Here Enrollment is limited. Prerequisite:  Teen Professionals, Adult Professionals or Equivalent     Acting In Front of the Camera ADULT PROFESSIONALS Instructors: Claudia Jurt A - WEDNESDAYS 7:00-10:00, January 25 - March 15, 2005 B - THURSDAYS 7:00-10:00, January 26 - March 16, 2005 $365.00 (+7% GST) The aim of this course is to give the actor a better understanding of how the industry works and to be better prepared & more confident when going to auditions. Special focus will be given to: Working in front of the camera with naturalness and confidence Learning about the film & television casting process,  Preparing for the audition process and learn about the value of self-promotion. Discovering what Casting Directors and Talent Agents 'look for' Meeting industry professionals Actors will work on scenes and put their work into practice with special guest directors. Industry professionals including casting directors, directors and local talent agents are invited to attend each course to watch our participants in action. Pre-Register Here Enrollment is limited. NO PREREQUISITE Each actor will be given a copy of their work TESTIMONIALS Getting Started in Film & Television Instructor: Claudia Jurt Sunday, December 11, 2005 (10:00PM-6:00PM) Cost: $99.00 (Additional family members pay only $50.00) (+7% GST) Location: Arts Court, 2 Daly Ave. 'Courtroom' (Elevator 'A', 2nd Floor)       Knowing how to get into the 'movie biz' can seem like a difficult task for       those who are just starting out.  The aim of this intensive workshop is to provide       participants with an overview of information, tools and skills that are necessary       for actors and parents of young actors to open that first door to the industry.       This workshop will place emphasis on: Ø Knowing how to become a marketable actor with a dynamic portfolio (resumes,       head shots, demo reels, etc.) Ø Finding the right talent agent without getting caught in a scam Ø Using the most effective self-promotional & networking tools Ø Learning the industry lingo commonly used on set and with other industry       professionals   Ø Understanding the audition & casting process, the function of the actors union      (ACTRA), the importance of screen training, industry do's and don'ts & much      more...   This workshop is suitable for actors or parents of young actors that are just starting out in the business or for anyone with a general interest in the entertainment field. Supplies that all participants should bring to class: pen, notepad, a list of all performance related experience and/or training of participant and/or child of participant & a list of industry related questions and goals. * This course can be used as a prerequisite for certain Spring Session courses* Please email Info@ACTottawa.com to be added to waiting list. Pre-Register Here Enrollment is limited. NO PREREQUISITE TESTIMONIALS