Term 1: ACT 1 Groundwork

Act I: Groundwork with Mick Preston – Foundations of Screen Acting

Groundwork is TAFTA’s essential entry-level screen acting course, ideal for newcomers, returning performers, or theatre actors moving into film and television. Entirely on camera, the class builds core skills in script and character analysis, line learning, frame awareness, scene work, and audition technique, giving students practical experience and confidence before progressing to Act II: The Craft.
Mick Preston brings over twenty years of experience across film, television, theatre, and voice. Trained in New York under Uta Hagen, with credits including Preacher, Shantaram, and The Legend of Ben Hall, Mick is known for his grounded, generous teaching style and his ability to create a supportive, growth-focused environment for actors.