NIDA Connect Design in Performance Course

An introduction to the principles of creating design concepts for the stage.

Develop original costume and set design ideas and learn simple construction techniques. Explore your visual understanding of theatre in a practical context.

Course components

• Investigate the fundamentals of set and costume design as you are guided by an industry expert.
• Develop your ideas and discover how to draw to scale in design workshops.
• Realise your ideas as you build a set box in a model making exercise.
• Learn drawing techniques as you explore costume design concepts.

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.