Courses

See How Creativity Grows
NIDA Open’s courses are the perfect way for young people to step into the world of performance, creativity and storytelling during school term and holidays. Designed for ages 12–18, our 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.

From one-day workshops to week-long adventures, 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 young storyteller.

FIND YOUR COURSE

13 Course/s Found
Screen Acting Boot Camp, Grades 11-12

GRADES 11-12

Dive into fundamental screen acting techniques.

Screen Acting Essentials

ADULTS (18+)

Develop essential skills for enhancing your screen presence.

Acting: An Introduction

ADULTS (18+)

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

Acting for Stage and Screen, Grades 7-10

GRADES 7-10

Expand your actor’s toolkit in this dynamic stage and screen course.

Voice: An Introduction

ADULTS (18+)

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

Auditions and Screen Tests, Grades 7-10

GRADES 7-10

Explore the art of auditioning for theatre, film and TV.

Screen Acting Techniques: Finding Your Frame

ADULTS (18+)

Explore the fundamental elements of screen performance and create believable and authentic characters.

NIDA Drama School, Grades 7-10

GRADES 7-10

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

NIDA acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we learn and tell stories, the Bidjigal, Gadigal, Dharawal and Dharug peoples, and we pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past and present.