WINSTON COOPER
Summary
Dedicated to fostering the growth of artists through a strong commitment to empowering effective technique & collaboration as creators. Passionate about developing innovative teaching methods and systems that work to produce autonomous artists capable of forging fulfilling careers within the industry. Aiding artists find freedom and purpose in their craft, coupled with joy in the application of their process.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Tutor & Director
AFTT / JMC ACADEMY - Bachelor Degree
01.2005 - Current
- Acting craft: Instrumental work, focusing on emotional accessibility, expressivity & range. Introducing actors to states of being & vulnerability. Teaching Craft techniques to develop believable & layered performances by experientially exploring scripted circumstances.
- Script Analysis: Script structure & how it contributes to character & forwarding narrative. How to practically apply analysis in prep, rehearsal & performance. Research tools.
- Improvisation: Promoting irreverence, impulsivity, expressivity, and dexterity.
- Directing for Film: Film technique & mock shoots. Directing professional standard Showreel scenes.
- Directing for Theatre: Including full length plays; 'Classical Naturalism' scenes; and Bareboards Scenes. All for public showing.
- Audition Workshops: Coaching on audition technique. Auditioning prospective students.
- Formal assessments & individual progress reports.
- Devising Bachelor Subject Curriculum.
- Developing Online Resources.
- Staff Professional Development Sessions.
- Tutor Training.
Contracted Guest Acting Tutor
SCREENWISE Film & TV School
03.2017 - Current
- Acting Technique Advanced Diploma & Showreel classes: Developing believable performances for screen.
- Private Coaching
Contracted Acting Tutor & Director
DARLO DRAMA
06.2019 - Current
- Level One: Beginners Short Course.
- The Play: Directing full-length plays.
Contracted Acting Tutor
SYDNEY THEATRE SCHOOL
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Creating a Character: Beginners Short Course.
Education
MASTER OF FINE ARTS - Acting
QUT
Brisbane, QLDBACHELOR OF ARTS - History
UQ
Brisbane, QLDCertificate IV - Training & Assessment
SAFECITY
Sydney, NSWSkills
- Teaching Acting Technique
- Directing Film
- Directing Theatre
- Instrument Diagnostics
- Script Analysis
- Audition Technique
- Improvisation
- Actor Maintenance
- Devising Curriculum
- Devising Online Learning Resources
- Assessments & Feedback Sessions
- Teacher Training
ACTING EXPERIENCE
With over 20 years professional acting experience, I have performed in Major, Indie & Regional theatres across Australia & NZ. I have performed in Television, Short Films & Feature Films, screened nationally & internationally. In 2013, I was awarded Best Actor Toronto Reel Heart Film Festival; Best Actor Golden Egg Film Festival – L.A.; Best Actor Golden Egg Film Festival – Worldwide.
Timeline
Contracted Acting Tutor & Director
DARLO DRAMA
06.2019 - Current
Contracted Acting Tutor
SYDNEY THEATRE SCHOOL
09.2017 - 12.2020
Contracted Guest Acting Tutor
SCREENWISE Film & TV School
03.2017 - Current
Acting Tutor & Director
AFTT / JMC ACADEMY - Bachelor Degree
01.2005 - Current
MASTER OF FINE ARTS - Acting
QUT
BACHELOR OF ARTS - History
UQ
Certificate IV - Training & Assessment
SAFECITY
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