Overview

Experience hands-on, skill-based learning across a range of performing arts courses for grades 11-12. Led by industry experts, our classes cover a wide range of disciplines, offering practical training that encourages creativity and builds essential skills for students at any stage of their creative development. With a focus on both personal and artistic growth, NIDA provides a dynamic environment where young artists can explore their passions, gain confidence, and develop their craft in an inspiring and supportive environment. 

Learning framework

Each term we focus on a specific area of performance practice to ensure students have a varied experience and learn a range of essential creative skills. Students are able to join us at the start of any term during the year. NIDA Open Acting on Screen courses are designed across a four term structure within the following learning framework: 

Term 1 Improvisation and Performance Craft 
Term 2 Voice and Movement 
Term 3 Devising and Contemporary Practice 
Term 4 Script Work and Technique 

Term 4 Got the Job!

Explore character development in a TV series. Work with your NIDA Open Teaching Artist to apply Stanislavskian acting techniques to one of your favourite characters. Learn textual analysis and develop your character within a series arc. Shoot selected scenes from different episodes and see how your creative choices develop the story.  

Components

• Rehearsal and evaluation: Rehearse and perform a selection of scenes from a popular TV series to camera. 
• Acting technique: Use Stanislavski technique to develop a character over a series arc. 
• Technique: Practice acting to camera techniques. Discover the difference between live and recorded performance craft. 

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