Limited Places Now Available On Specialised Presenting Course Run By Screenwise

July 25, 2011 - PRLog -- Screenwise has limited places available in August on their specialised course designed for actors, corporates and creatives pursuing a career in presenting. The course 'Presenting 1 & 2 For Camera' is to be tutored by actress and presenter extraordinaire Di Smith (Great Outdoors) at Screenwise's Studios in Sydney on Wednesday evenings starting on 3rd August 2011.

Since graduating from NIDA Di has had a busy and varied acting career working with major state companies as well as many commercial productions. Di is also a much sought after professional speaker with Claxton Speakers International.

The course 'Presenting 1 & 2 For Camera' is divided into two terms with a one week break between Stages 1 & 2.

Stage 1: Introduction to Presenting:
The students will be introduced to and develop the Presenter's Necessary Skills, for example; short term memory, acting as reacting, circle of concentration, one to one communication, doing it for the cameraman, and walking and talking.

Stage 2: Refining and Specialising:
The students will concentrate on refining and specialising in one particular presenting style chosen by them from Stage 1. They will write and produce their own studio presented segments. Students will be given the file/footage of their segments to be used for showreel purposes. (Students can have their segments professionally edited by the Screenwise tutor for an additional fee).

When: Wednesday Evenings, 6.30pm to 9.30pm.
Location: Screenwise Studios, 84 - 86 Mary Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW
Commences: 3rd August
Concludes: 26th October (1 week break between Stage 1 & 2)

Another Screenwise acting course which starts soon and has limited places available is their Screenteens Term Classes which run for 8 weeks during school terms with no audition required. Screenteens is the hip happening film & TV training school for young adult actors who want to make a serious move in to the film & TV industry. For two hours on a Saturday come work with the professionals that can make your training mean something. If you're not having fun...you're not doing it right!

Screenteens acting teachers are all professional actors with vast industry experience such as Jeremy Lindsay Taylor (Sea Patrol), Katherine Hicks (Rescue Special Ops), and Todd Lasance (Rescue, Home & Away, Underbelly, Cloud Street).

Screenteens student photos are kept on file, and presented to Casting Consultants for consideration whenever there is a film or TV series being cast. Many of our Screenteens have auditioned and appeared in some of Australia's leading film & TV series such as; Home & Away, All Saints, The December Boys, H20, and Blue Water High. Due to Screenwise references, many students are now represented by some of Sydney's top acting agencies. Former Screenteen Ashleigh Cummings is currently starring in Tomorrow When the War Began.

For: 12 - 16 year olds.
Commences: July 30 2011
Concludes: September 17 2011
Saturdays: 9.30am – 11.30am
Location: Screenwise Studios, 84 - 86 Mary Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW

Screenwise is also excited to announce that they are doubling in size. In August 2011 they shall be expanding into the floor space next door. The move will mean additional acting studio and rehearsal space for students.

About Screenwise:

Screenwise (http://www.screenwise.com.au/), Australia's Leading Film & TV School for Actors, offers a wide range of short and long term courses tailored to suit beginners to advanced. Screenwise is a Government Accredited RTO employing award-winning actors, directors and casting consultants who are articulate and inspirational teachers. Screenwise also offers a two year full-time accredited Diploma in Screen Acting, the first of its kind in Australia, which commenced in February 2011. Screenwise is run by founding CEO and Australian actress Denise Roberts (Underbelly - Razor, Packed To The Rafters, Blood Brothers, Always Greener, GP).

Contact Screenwise for bookings or any other enquiry:
Phone: +61 (0)2 9281 4484
Address:
Screenwise Studios,
84 – 86 Mary Street,
Surry Hills, Sydney,
NSW 2010, Australia.