Acting: An Introduction
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For adults 18+
Level: Beginner
Through practical activities, discover the fundamental skills required for acting. Identify how to create character and how to respond effectively to other performers.
Course components
- Improve your confidence and spontaneity by participating in a range of improvisation exercises.
- Collaborate with a scene partner and gain feedback from an expert
- Discover the fundamentals of Realism technique in acting practice
Outcomes
- Ability to complete a vocal and physical warm up with ease.
- Application of given circumstances and basic acting technique to scene work.
- Awareness of the principles of short form improvisation.
Not sure which course is most suitable for you?
Read about our adults course categories to find a level that is right for you.
Prerequisites
No experience necessary
Important information
- Please read our Cancellation and Transfer Policy.
- Flights and Accommodation: From time to time we may need to cancel an advertised course. Before booking flights and accommodation for travel to attend a NIDA Open course, please contact the NIDA Open office to confirm if your course will proceed as planned. NIDA does not accept liability for any associated costs of attendance or cancellation.
- Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in for all drama and performance related courses. Clothing that restricts movement is inappropriate.
- Please wear closed-in shoes. Shoes may be removed in the rehearsal room on the direction of the class tutor.
- Please bring along a pen, notebook or electronic device and a bottle of water to all classes.
NIDA Kensington, Sydney
Site Directions
NIDA Kensington
215 Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW 2033
Parking
There is no parking on-site at NIDA however there is paid parking on the University of NSW campus. The parking is a 10-15 minute walk from the NIDA building and is located at Gate 14 of the campus on Barker Street.
The UNSW parking area next door to NIDA, entrance via Day street, has free parking on weekends only. Other times it has permit parking for UNSW staff only.
There is also free all-day parking on some of the streets behind NIDA such as Day Ave, Doncaster Ave and Mooramie Ave, but places are limited and can fill early if UNSW students are on campus.
Public Transport
The new light rail now stops directly outside NIDA.
From Central Railway Station catch the L3 to ‘Juniors Kingsford’ from either the ‘Haymarket’ or ‘Chalmers Street’ stops and alight at the ‘UNSW Anzac Parade’ stop.
The following buses come past NIDA:
From Circular Quay 392, 394, 396, 397, 399, Express L94
From Redfern 302, 303
From Central Railway 391, 393, 395
From Bondi Junction 348
Sydney Airport 400
From Leichhardt, Glebe, Newtown 370
The Metro 10 bus also comes past NIDA
Other Information
Accommodation
There are several accommodation options within a 5 km radius of NIDA Kensington.
NIDA currently has no associations with any providers to either recommend or offer special rates. We suggest an internet search for the best suitable option for your individual needs.
Sessions
| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 17 Jul 2022 | 10am - 1pm (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Kensington, Sydney | |
| Sun 17 Jul 2022 | 1:45pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Kensington, Sydney |