Overview

Developing a natural, confident, and consistent Australian accent is a valuable skill for actors. Guided by an experienced NIDA Open teaching artist, explore the core techniques of accent development and develop the phonetic notation skills that enable you to break down text. Develop and understand the vocal elements that shape the Australian sound to develop convincing characters.

Whether you’re preparing for a role or expanding your versatility as a performer, this course will give you the tools to approach the Australian accent with authenticity and confidence.

Components

• Phonetics: learn the technical essentials of the Standard Australian accent.
• Apply accent technique to a variety of texts.
• Refine your character development skills and recreate specific intonational patterns 
  
  

Important Information

• Please read our Terms and Conditions. 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.
• Please bring along a pen, notebook or electronic device and a bottle of water to all classes.

Prerequisites

This course is classified as Introduction. No previous experience is necessary.