Creative Play for 4-5 Years, Melbourne
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Creative Play provides an entertaining and supportive learning environment designed especially for growing artists and their families.
Learning framework
Each week students participate in play based dramatic exercises to engage the body, voice and imagination in creative, self-expression. We work with a different theme or focus on a specific area of creative development each term. Classes are tailored to the developmental and creative needs of individual children.
What is Creative Play?
Creative Play actively engages children and parents in storytelling and artistic practice through voice, movement and dramatic play based activities.
Children are supported by our experienced tutors to:
- Develop self-confidence
- Explore social contexts and group dynamics
- Develop voice and communication skills
- Discover the physical world and cultural landscapes
- Engage their personal creativity and artistry in a fun environment
Term 1, 2024: Tall and Small
Uncover big ideas and tiny surprises as you explore your imagination. Fly with fairies at the bottom of your garden, walk with tall and small animals, or greet a giant at the top of the bean stalk. Engage in storytelling and movement exercises that explore the physical world and imaginative storytelling.
Course focus
- Explore creative practice through storytelling and physical adventure.
Term 2, 2024: Sounds of the Seasons
Shhh…listen very closely. What can you hear? Whether it's splashing at the beach on a summers day, or stomping and crunching autumn leaves, the world is alive with unique sounds and experiences. Explore each season through sound, movement and song and use your voice and body to create storytelling soundscapes and exciting adventures.
Course focus
- Be introduced to vocal and physical communication, exploring the natural world.
Term 3, 2024: Spectacular Stories!
Participate in creative play workshops inspired by the language, images and themes in the books from the 2024 National Book Week. Explore the joy of reading as you delve into different worlds and walk in the shoes of colourful characters straight from the pages of some of this years finest stories for young children.
Course focus
- Explore CBCA Children’s Book Week story adventures each week.
Term 4, 2024: On the Farm
Cockle doodle do! This term we're off to the farm in search of fun filled adventures. Meet the animals, run through the paddocks and step into the shoes of a farmer to feed the baby ducklings. Explore the farms sights, sounds and smells through role-play, song and storytelling each week with your NIDA Open friends.
Course focus
- Create stories with your NIDA friends as you discover your place in the world and explore your imagination.
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 make sure your child is wearing comfortable clothing they can move in for all drama and performance related courses. Clothing that restricts movement is inappropriate.
- Closed-in shoes are needed. Shoes may be removed in the rehearsal room on the direction of the class tutor.
- Please bring a bottle of water to all classes.
- If you are running late to collect your child, please call NIDA reception on 02 9697 7600. NIDA will only provide supervision during advertised course times.
Enrol for the full year in advance to receive a 15% discount off the full price!
- Discount is only applicable when booking all four terms within the same calendar year.
- Discount is not available online. Please book over the phone by calling the office on 1300 450 417 to receive the discount.
- If students do not attend all four terms, the discount is no longer valid.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 5 May 2024 | 9am - 10am (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Melbourne, Southbank | |
| Sun 12 May 2024 | 9am - 10am (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Melbourne, Southbank | |
| Sun 19 May 2024 | 9am - 10am (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Melbourne, Southbank | |
| Sun 26 May 2024 | 9am - 10am (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Melbourne, Southbank | |
| Sun 2 Jun 2024 | 9am - 10am (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Melbourne, Southbank | |
| Sun 9 Jun 2024 | 9am - 10am (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Melbourne, Southbank | |
| Sun 16 Jun 2024 | 9am - 10am (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Melbourne, Southbank | |
| Sun 23 Jun 2024 | 9am - 10am (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Melbourne, Southbank |