Helen Mirren Teaches Acting

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Free Online Course: Helen Mirren Teaches Acting provided by MasterClass is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 6 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from MasterClass. Helen Mirren Teaches Acting is taught by Helen Mirren.

Overview
  • Teaches Acting

    In her first-ever online acting class, Academy Award-winning actress Helen Mirren shares the techniques she has learned through the course of her international career that has spanned stage, screen, and television. Her powerful and versatile performances have earned her numerous awards, including the Academy Award in 2007 for her performance in The Queen, a Tony Award in 2015 for her performance in The Audience, and four Emmy Awards.

Syllabus
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    Class Sample
    1. Introduction
    2. Helen’s Journey in the Theater
    3. Evolving as a Theater Actress
    4. Choosing Roles
    5. Breaking Down a Script
    6. Shakespeare, Part 1
    7. Shakespeare, Part 2
    8. Finding Your Character
    9. Research: Fictional Characters
    10. Research: Real Characters
    11. Creating Characters: Costume, Part 1
    12. Creating Characters: Costume, Part 2
    13. Creating Characters: Hair & Makeup, Part 1
    14. Creating Characters: Hair & Makeup, Part 2
    15. Preparation and Rehearsal
    16. Human Behavior
    17. Film Acting Technique, Part 1
    18. Film Acting Technique, Part 2
    19. Film Acting Technique, Part 3
    20. Case Study: Prime Suspect
    21. Case Study: Elizabeth I
    22. Case Study: The Queen
    23. Acting on a Film Set
    24. Characterizing the Set
    25. Props
    26. Working With Writers & Directors
    27. Conclusion
    28. Bonus: Naturalism