For adults 18 years +

Level: Applied Techniques

For students who have completed NIDA Acting Techniques (or equivalent). Develop your existing acting skills and learn to trust your creative instincts. Practise various approaches to creating dynamic, embodied characters and tackle challenging exercises to explore character arc. Deepen your understanding of the importance of status in contrasting contemporary scenes.

Students should be familiar with the basic language of the Stanislavski system.

Course components

• Physical and vocal techniques for creating character.
• Application of status shifts to improvisation and text.
• Advanced text analysis.

Outcomes

• Understanding of the physical and vocal demands of creating character.
• Increased ensemble awareness and the ability to respond to complex creative stimulus.
• Ability to analyse texts independently

Prerequisites

Previous training and experience essential

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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.