NIDA Acting 101, Grades 11-12
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Holiday course
Sharpen your performance skills through a comprehensive workshop with a theatre practitioner drawing on NIDA acting techniques. Develop key principles of actor training, and extend into characterisation and scenework. Interpret, rehearse and present some of the most exciting writing produced for young people today.
Course components
- Apply key principles of NIDA Acting Techniques in scripted performance
- Develop engaging characters through improvisation and rehearsal processes
- Collaborate with a creative team to engage audiences and bring stories to the stage
Outcomes
- Artistic interpretation of a writer’s vision for performance.
- Enhanced confidence in script analysis and character development.
- Awareness of rehearsal techniques to realise a performance of integrity and strength.
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 ensure that you have given a valid email and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via email or sms.
- 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.
- Participants must provide their own lunch, including snacks and drinks.
- Students in courses for Grades 11–12 will not be supervised during breaks and are free to leave the venue at designated break times should they wish.
NIDA Melbourne, Southbank
Site Directions
NIDA Melbourne – National Institute of Dramatic Art, VIC
Suite 4 | 152 Sturt St, Southbank VIC 3006
Other Information
NIDA Melbourne is located at the Guild, 152 Sturt Street Southbank, in the Arts precinct. From Sturt Street, we are next to the SES building. There is a large distinctive red flower sculpture on the façade of the apartment building. Our studios are on your left, halfway along the walkway.
ON A TRAIN
Any train to Flinders Street, then a 12-minute stroll through Melbourne’s Arts Precinct, or take a tram following the directions below.
ON A TRAM
The No. 1 South Melbourne tram goes right past our door. Get off at Stop 18.
Any tram down St Kilda Road—jump off at Grant Street, Stop 17 and take a 3-minute walk.
DRIVING
There is limited, timed street parking along Sturt Street and surrounding streets.
The Arts Centre Melbourne car park is located at 4 Sturt Street.
The Australian Ballet Centre car park is located at 2 Kavanagh Street.
Both the Arts Centre and Australian Ballet Centre are timed, paid parking stations.
Sessions
| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 26 Jun 2023 | 10am - 12:45pm (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Melbourne, Southbank | |
| Mon 26 Jun 2023 | 1:30pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Melbourne, Southbank | |
| Tue 27 Jun 2023 | 10am - 12:45pm (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Melbourne, Southbank | |
| Tue 27 Jun 2023 | 1:30pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Melbourne, Southbank | |
| Wed 28 Jun 2023 | 10am - 12:45pm (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Melbourne, Southbank | |
| Wed 28 Jun 2023 | 1:30pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Melbourne, Southbank | |
| Thu 29 Jun 2023 | 10am - 12:45pm (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Melbourne, Southbank | |
| Thu 29 Jun 2023 | 1:30pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Melbourne, Southbank | |
| Fri 30 Jun 2023 | 10am - 12:45pm (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Melbourne, Southbank | |
| Fri 30 Jun 2023 | 1:30pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Melbourne, Southbank |