HOW OUR 13 WEEK AAS TERM WORKS

AAS features 5 levels of classes:  INTRODUCTORY, LEVEL 1 (Beginner), LEVEL 2 (Intermediate), LEVEL 3 (Advanced) and LEVEL 4 (Master Class).  Most 13-week Term classes are split (6 weeks + 6 weeks) between on camera audition technique and scene study* with a 13th week/class adjudication.  Applicable classes feature 2 different AAS instructors at the beginning of the Term and then at the Mid-Term juncture to head each discipline.  All classes at AAS are on camera.  A DVD will be provided on DAY 1 to all actors for in class performance documentation and take home review. Instructor and guest artist notes are documented on individual DVD's for continued outside learning and development. Only professional episodic and feature film scripts are used. The 13th class, live studio taping and adjudication, will be completed by one of the following: The School Director, Artistic Director or an invited Industry Guest.  On this day, Industry Grades will be assigned to determine actor placement for continued training at the school. Adjudications feature a closed-door policy, open only to AAS faculty, staff and immediate friends and/or family of participating actors.  All adjudications feature immediate feedback and commentary related to individual performances as well as a brief Q + A at the close of the class. Mid-Term and final report cards* will be completed by every instructor and issued to all participating actors.  Final grades are also used to determine class placement for actors continuing to train at AAS.
*INTRODUCTORY TO ON CAMERA PERFORMANCE FEATURES A MONOLOGUE COMPONENT + ADDITIONAL TIME ON AUDITION TECHNIQUE.  ALL MASTER CLASSES ARE TAUGHT EXLCUSIVELY BY THE SCHOOL DIRECTOR AND/OR ARTISTIC DIRECTOR.  THE ACTORS WORKOUT III IS TAUGHT ONLY BY THE SCHOOL ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AND FEATURES 9 WEEKS OF SCENE STUDY + 3 WEEKS OF ON CAMERA AUDITION.
*THERE IS NO MID-TERM REPORT FOR THE ACTORS WORKOUT III