Film School Production, Grades 11-12

Holiday course

Experience training in scene direction and screen acting by considering what makes a great story or performance on screen. Develop skills in screen language, framing and shot sizes, storytelling, time manipulation, lighting, sound and editing. Receive a copy of your short film.

Course components

• Filmmaking: Discover the production processes required to make a short film and collaborate with others to bring your narrative to life under the guidance of a professional filmmaker
• Process: Investigate the qualities of a quality short film and undertake practical exercises designed to develop your filmmaking skill set
• Technical: Establish best practice whilst on set as you build knowledge of production roles.

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.