Learn to act for film, television and commercials by taking St. Petersburg College’s Introduction to On Camera Performance class on the Clearwater Campus. This February Express term class starts Feb. 8, 2016.
Learn more about SPC’s Theater program and how to apply to SPC or register online today for the Introduction to On Camera Performance class.
Hands on class with no textbook required
In this hands-on class, students actually perform on camera each week and no textbook is required.
“We will simulate actual on-set experiences that prepare students to act professionally in television, film, and commercials,” said Tony Valentine, instructor for the course. “We’ll also work on audition techniques and discuss the business of acting so students are prepared to get a professional acting job and manage their careers. Upon completion of this course, students are be ready to step onto a film or television set and perform like a professional.”
No acting experience needed
Students do not need acting experience to be successful in this course.
“Anyone can learn to act for the camera just like a professional actor,” said Valentine. “It’s similar to how we communicate in everyday life, and how we perform different roles every day.”
Learn to act from professor with 30 years acting experience
Dr. Valentine earned a PhD in Fine Arts-Theater from Texas Tech University. With more than 30 years of professional experience as an actor and coach, his acting experience includes a variety of film, television, commercial and stage credits including:
- Cybill (CBS)
- Days of Our Lives (NBC)
- Murder, She Wrote (CBS)
A member of SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) and Actors’ Equity, Dr. Valentine also teaches Speech Communication classes at St. Petersburg College. Learn more about Dr. Valentine.
Visit the course page to learn more about how you can learn to act on camera like a professional. Prerequisites may be waived by contacting Dr. Valentine at valentine.anthony@spcollege.edu.