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

28 Course/s Found
Voice: An Introduction

ADULTS (18+)

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

Acting: An Introduction

ADULTS (18+)

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

Stage Management Essentials

ADULTS (18+)

Explore the essential role of the Stage Manager in live performance in this introductory course.

American Accents Essentials

ADULTS (18+)

Explore techniques crucial for speaking authentically in a Standard US accent.

Self-Tape Essentials

ADULTS (18+)

Practical steps for developing your self-taping technique.

TV Presenting Essentials

ADULTS (18+)

Develop a dynamic presentation persona in this introductory course,

Screen Acting Essentials

ADULTS (18+)

Develop essential skills for enhancing your screen presence.

Dramatic Writing Essentials

ADULTS (18+)

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

Costume Design Essentials

ADULTS (18+)

An introductory course dedicated to developing original character designs for the stage.

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.