The Final Sprint, Grades 7-10

Holiday course

Create dynamic characters for a new reality TV show and document their journey as they make a mad dash through Sydney. Stage and record scenes on location documenting detours, pit-stops and roadblocks. Navigate unknown areas, interact with the locals, perform challenges and then make the final sprint to the finish line. Perform in character and present recorded and live scenes for family and friends at the end of the course.

Course components

• Character Development: Develop, record, and perform a dynamic character for a new reality TV show.
• Screen Performance Craft: Consider the elements that contribute to the physical realisation of a performance.
• Collaboration: Incorporate and develop shared ideas into a project.

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.
• Children attending primary school grade equivalent holiday courses must be signed in and out by a parent or guardian.
• NIDA staff will supervise students in courses for Grades 3–6 and Grades 7–10 in their breaks. These students will not be permitted to leave the advertised venue without parental permission.
• If you are running late to collect your child, please call NIDA reception on 02 9697 7600. NIDA will only provide supervision during advertised course times.