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

27 Course/s Found
Writing for the Screen

ADULTS (18+)

Discover the secrets of compelling screen writing.

Screen Acting Techniques: Finding Your Frame

ADULTS (18+)

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

Hair and Make-up for Screen

ADULTS (18+)

Step into the captivating world of storytelling for screen, where hair and make-up are more than just aesthetics—they are essential tools for crafting authentic characters.

NIDA Acting Techniques: The Actor’s Toolkit

ADULTS (18+)

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

Musical Theatre Essentials

ADULTS (18+)

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

TV Presenting Techniques

ADULTS (18+)

The essential skills necessary to engage a television audience effectively.

NIDA Musical Theatre: The Ensemble

ADULTS (18+)

For beginner performers looking to develop core musical theatre skills in singing, movement, and acting.

Writing for the Stage

ADULTS (18+)

Discover how to identify and express your unique voice as a writer.

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.