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Seattle acting classes
Spring quarter 2012
Nils Osmar, instructor 

• Sponsored by the University of Washington's Experimental College and other programs
• All classes are held on or near the University of Washington campus, about five minutes from downtown Seattle.
• For details, CLICK THE COURSE TITLE or scroll down this page. All classes have openings unless marked "full"
• Questions? Call 206-420-1309 or email

"Acting is living truthfully under imaginary circumstances." - Sanford Meisner
"There's more to you than there is to you." - Leo Bloom in The Producers

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Acting is fun! In this enjoyable introductory class you'll learn how to create characters, memorize dialogue, and use your voice, body and emotions as acting tools. Plus: warm­ups & theater games, improv & scenework, and information about Seattle's film & theater scenes. Whether you're looking for a class just for fun, or have professional aspirations to act on stage or in movies, everyone is welcome. Instructor has directed stageplays & feature films, and taught acting for over fifteen years. His movies have played at international film festivals.

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CLASS 120: Auditioning workshop
This class meets on a Sunday, so it has FREE parking
When: Sunday February 26th, 12 noon.-4:30 p.m. (one meeting)
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle
Course fee (tuition): General Public: $50
UW Students with current ID: $45
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: A fun one-day workshop for students who would like to learn more about the auditioning process. You'll learn where to find auditions in the Seattle area; how to sort out the promising auditions from the ones you might want to avoid; how to audition for both paid and unpaid roles; how to slate for the camera; and more. Plus, information about headshots, resumes and career opportunities for actors in the area. Also, s students who are working on a monologue will get a chance to practice and perform it in class (the monologues will be filmed and will be uploaded later for the student to view). Taking this class will help students get more comfortable with the process of auditioning, connect with opportunities in Seattle, get a good sense of where to find stage, film and television auditions, and get ready to take the next step.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this class we'll create and film a short independent movie from scratch. Students are free to act in the movie, help write or choose a script, and help out on crew. (You can choose how you want to participate.) You'll learn how movies are made, how to operate a camcorder, set up lights, mark scenes with a slate, record audio, and more.  Everyone is welcome; no previous experience is necessary. The instructor has directed over thirty short films and three feature length movies. His films have played at international film festivals. There is a $10 materials fee payable to the instructor, due in the first class.

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ACTING CLASSES
CLASS 110: Beginning Acting
CLASS 300: Let's Make a Movie
CLASS 120: Actors workshop: Auditioning

ART CLASSES
CLASS 210: Drawing for Absolute Beginners
CLASS 220: Figure Drawing
CLASS 225: Drawing clothing and drapery
CLASS 230: Drawing Faces and Portraits
CLASS 240: Perspective drawing for artists
CLASS 250: Acrylic Painting for Beginners
CLASS 270: Cartooning for fun and profit
CLASS 285: Exploring Color
CLASS 290: Drawing in pen, brush & ink
CLASS 295: Fun with charcoal

FILM AND VIDEO CLASSES
CLASS 300: Let's Make a Movie
CLASS 310: Filmmaking 101
CLASS 320: Documentary Filmmaking
CLASS 550: Start writing your screenplay

SOFTWARE CLASSES: PHOTOSHOP
CLASS 400: Photoshop for Beginners

WRITING CLASSES
CLASS 510: Writing fiction & short stories
CLASS 550: Start writing your screenplay