Support students to shine on screen with Acting for Screen exams
In our dynamic digital age, mastering screen-based performance and communication is crucial for drama students. Designed by industry experts, Trinity's Acting for Screen syllabus is carefully crafted to empower today's learners to become the standout performers of tomorrow.
Acting for Screen builds relevant skills that sit at the heart of the rapidly growing television and film sectors through exam tasks that reflect industry-aligned practices, critical for success in auditions, showreels and self-taping.
Technical proficiency
Fundamental screen acting practices such as maintaining eyeline and adapting to different camera framing are integrated into every performance task.
Core on-screen performance skills
Essential screen acting skills are supported, such as creating convincing performances, expressing character emotions and delivering nuanced dialogue.
Screen confidence
Clear and confident on-camera communication will become second nature to candidates — a crucial skill in today's digital workplace.
Reflective practice
Candidates learn to continuously refine their screen acting skills as they are encouraged to review and refine their own performances.
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Why choose Acting for Screen?
A valuable addition to any drama curriculum, Acting for Screen exams offer complete preparation for the practical demands of professional screen acting by elevating on-screen technical and performance impact, as well as boosting industry-relevant understanding and expertise.
Using the frame
Candidates learn how to adapt to camera framing through the various performance tasks; from full-body framing highlighting the importance of posture and gesture, to ‘close-up’ where expressions play a critical role.
Listening and responding
The core ability to deliver a convincing performance while listening is at the forefront of the exams. Effectively conveying a character’s emotions without speaking is showcased via the Listening Task, and during the Dialogue Task candidates must bring the rhythm and shape of the conversation to life by responding to ‘read in’ lines.
Presenting to camera
For the Ident Task, candidates address the camera directly. They are encouraged to demonstrate a natural and genuine connection to camera, a skill crucial for self-tapes.
Acting for Screen resources
Discover a wide range of support in preparing for Acting for Screen exams including practical step-by-step videos that clearly guide you through filming your exam submission.
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Screen acting: A teacher's guide
Performing Arts Academies: Discover how screen acting classes and Trinity Acting for Screen exams could work at your Academy with our free-to-access guide.
Access guideSucceed in screen acting performance
Whether you are new to teaching screen acting or have experience in this discipline, the flexible exam format will support teachers and candidates.
- Digitally assessed.
- Available for solo candidates at three levels: Screen 1, Screen 2, Screen 3.
- Recognised on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The highest level is on the UCAS tariff.
- Tasks can be filmed on a smartphone or camera with no editing required, and easily uploaded to our submission platform.
- Freedom to choose performance material that suits learning objectives, interests and reflects a candidate's playing age.
- Open to all age groups (8 years +).
Enhance students’ skillset with Acting for Screen
The Acting for Screen syllabus enables candidates to develop a diverse range of transferable skills including:
- Creativity
- Performance and presentation skills
- Verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Critical thinking
- Metacognition