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Directing the Actor: A USC course with Nina Foch (Udemy.com)

Learn directing and acting techniques from renowned actress Nina Foch in this USC Master Class.

4.9
1,379 reviews

Created by: Nina Foch

Last updated January 2016

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What you will learn

  • Break down scripts and stories to uncover structure, theme, and intention—tools essential for any creative storyteller or performer..
  • Use clear, actionable intentions to guide performance, direction, and collaboration across creative disciplines.
  • Stay fully present in scenes or performances by mastering entrances, exits, and authentic connection with partners.
  • Approach auditions, collaborations, or creative pitches with confidence, empathy, and professional awareness.

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  • Rating4.9 out of 5higher than 99% of them
  • Reviews1,379#372 of 1,211 by number of reviews
  • Length4 hourslonger than 63% of them
  • Last updatedJanuary 2016earlier than 97% of them

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Course Description

Produced by George Lucas and Randal Kleiser, this series of lectures are excerpts from Nina Foch’s directing class conducted at the University of Southern California in 2002. The lectures, organized into sections, cover script analysis, casting, directing, and acting. Spend some time watching Nina, learn from her and implement her ideas into your own work. You’ll be amazed how far she can take you.


Who can benefit from Nina Foch’s course? Directors? Absolutely. Actors? Yes. But, it’s equally valuable for writers, editors, producers, and anyone with more than a passing interest in the art and craft of filmmaking. This material can be used for an entire course, as part of a course, or a rich reference source to immerse yourself in your craft.
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Instructor Details

Nina Foch

Nina Foch was born in the Netherlands of a notable Dutch family and starred in Broadway plays, over a thousand television programs, and more than fifty Hollywood films, including “An American In Paris", “Spartacus", and “The Ten Commandments". She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in “Executive Suite". Her television credits include “Tales of the City", “War and Remembrance", “Just Shoot Me" and an Emmy nominated performance in “Lou Grant".
She worked as assistant to the director for George Stevens' “The Diary of Anne Frank" and has directed plays and television movies. The public knew her best as an actress, but her life was centered around teaching.

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By Ernest S on 7/25/2025

At first, I wasn’t expecting much—it began as a casual exploration driven by curiosity. But just a few moments into the video, I was completely hooked. Many doubts I had—small, often overlooked questions that are actually foundational to film direction—started to become clear. More than that, the course heightened my sensitivity to the finer details of visual storytelling, unlocking new creative pathways in my mind. In essence, her course didn't just inform—it transformed. It helped me translate my abstract vision into a structured, logical process that can be confidently brought to life in the reality of filmmaking.

By O'Neil Allen on 4/14/2021

This course was a joy and enlightening. I learned so much about life, what it takes to make things happen and how to see things from a different perspective. The directing and acting tips were a plus. This is truly a gift. May Nina’s legacy live on forever. Nina is a pure true legend! Thank you Udemy for making this accessible!

By Laurent Audren on 11/15/2020

Incredible amount of informations, it's a gold mine !

By Florian Maurer on 11/15/2020

Thank you for the opportunity to see the USC Master Class and learn from Nina Foch !!!

By Karthik H N on 11/8/2020

Amazing

By Toh Pei Qi on 11/8/2020

It is a good match for me.

By Qaisra Mirza on 10/20/2020

I am so happy I choose to buy this course. It is above expectations and I can highly recommend it, if you are trying to learn how to better your techniques and yourself.

By Ella Greenhall on 10/13/2020

Everything is so clear and I am learning so much just after 3 classes!

By Katrina Manning on 10/5/2020

It's very interesting.

By James McGirk on 9/17/2020

Enjoying the course so far

By Arti Verma on 9/13/2020

Nina has done the prodigious and commitee task.I am thoroughly enjoying

By Evgeny Goman on 9/5/2020

Revealing!!!

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Directing the Actor: A USC course with Nina Foch
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