Courses

See How Creativity Grows this Summer
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 Summer 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.

The Summer School offers 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.

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.

FIND YOUR COURSE

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Dramatic Writing Essentials

ADULTS (18+)

Take the first step towards mastering the art of dramatic writing. 

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.

Musical Theatre Essentials

ADULTS (18+)

Immerse yourself in the essentials of acting, singing and stagecraft.

Screen Acting Boot Camp, Grades 11-12

GRADES 11-12

Dive into fundamental screen acting techniques.

NIDA Acting Techniques: The Actor’s Toolkit

ADULTS (18+)

Ignite your passion for performance in this dynamic, skills-based course designed for beginner actors.

Acting Essentials

ADULTS (18+)

Investigate fundamental acting techniques including improvisation, voice and movement.

Voice: An Introduction

ADULTS (18+)

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

NIDA Acting Techniques: Constructing A Character

ADULTS (18+)

Using a set play, explore your character’s journey using a range of techniques to create a dynamic and embodied performance.

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.