Courses

Cultivate Creativity All Year Long
NIDA Open’s courses are the perfect way for young people and adults to step into the world of performance, creativity and storytelling.

Designed for young people (ages 12-18), our Term and Holiday short courses cover everything from acting and improvisation to screen performance, musical theatre, design, and more. Whether your child is taking their very first steps on stage or looking to deepen their skills, our tutors create a supportive, fun and inspiring environment to learn, grow and connect with others.

Adults (ages 18 and up) short courses across a variety of creative disciplines including acting, musical theatre, directing, writing, design, and more. Courses are offered for all skill levels, from Introduction to Advanced, and are available in person and online.

From one-day workshops to multi-week courses, NIDA Open offers programs that build confidence, spark imagination, and give students practical tools they can use both on and off the stage. With courses held at NIDA Sydney and in locations across Australia, there’s something for every storyteller.

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181 Course/s Found

Actors Studio – Audition

ADULTS (18+)

Craft a structured, personalised approach to your work as a performer through practical actor training.

Acting: An Introduction

ADULTS (18+)

Explore the fundamental techniques of NIDA’s renowned actor training program.

Voice: An Introduction

ADULTS (18+)

Discover the power of your voice and unlock its creative potential.

NIDA Drama School, Grades 7-9

GRADES 7–9

A comprehensive holiday course to ignite creativity in improvisation, character development, devising and acting.

NIDA Audition Preparation

ADULTS (18+)

A rigorous course tailored for prospective applicants to the NIDA Bachelor of Fine Arts, Acting Program.

Thrill Seekers: Screen Acting, Grades 7-9

GRADES 7–9

Explore screen acting techniques to develop authentic characters in this engaging course inspired by iconic teen thrillers.

Wickedly Wonderful: Musical Theatre, Grades 7-9

GRADES 7–9

Develop your singing and storytelling skills in this gravity-defying adventure, inspired by Wicked.

Hitting Your Mark: Screen Acting, Grades 7-9

GRADES 7–9

Develop your technical ability in this engaging and comprehensive screen acting class.

Auditions and Screen Tests, Grades 10-12

GRADES 10–12

Elevate your skills and explore the art of auditioning for theatre, film and TV.

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