Grades 11–12 Acting

NIDA Acting 101, Grades 11-12

NIDA Acting 101, Grades 11-12

Course Fee

$735 $662

Duration

5 days, 30 hours

Grade Requirements

Grade 11, Grade 12

NIDA Acting 101, Grades 11-12 (12 January 2026)

Southbank

Jan 12, 2026 - Jan 16, 2026

$735
$662
Sessions
DateTime
12 January 202610:00 AM - 12:45 PM AEDT
12 January 20261:30 PM - 5:00 PM AEDT
13 January 202610:00 AM - 12:45 PM AEDT
13 January 20261:30 PM - 5:00 PM AEDT
14 January 202610:00 AM - 12:45 PM AEDT
14 January 20261:30 PM - 5:00 PM AEDT
15 January 202610:00 AM - 12:45 PM AEDT
15 January 20261:30 PM - 5:00 PM AEDT
16 January 202610:00 AM - 12:45 PM AEDT
16 January 20261:30 PM - 5:00 PM AEDT

OTHER UPCOMING CLASSES

Mon 12 Jan - Fri 16 Jan 2026
NIDA Kensington, Sydney
9:30am - 4:30pm AEDT
$735 $662
Mon 19 Jan - Fri 23 Jan 2026
TAFE Brisbane, South Bank
10:00am - 5:00pm AEST
$735 $662

NIDA Acting 101, Grades 11-12

Overview

Unlock your potential in this engaging week-long acting course designed for aspiring young actors. Explore fundamental acting techniques including improvisation, voice, and movement to develop your performance skills under the guidance of a NIDA Open teaching artist. Gain an understanding of script analysis to create authentic characters and develop your stagecraft skills and confidence in a collaborative ensemble learning environment.  

Our expert teaching artists bring their creative practice and industry experience into the classroom, ensuring you receive contemporary, skills-based training. Experience the joy of acting with like-minded peers in a supportive, inclusive environment at NIDA Open. 

Components

  • Technique: Explore NIDA’s acting technique to identify the given circumstances of your scene, apply actions and pinpoint your character’s objective with ease.  
  • Text interpretation: Bring to life through the application of NIDA acting technique a text for live performance. 
  • Vocal Technique: Explore relevant exercises for the actor’s voice in performance. 
  • Character Workshop: Develop engaging characters through improvisation and rehearsal processes. 

For more information, please see our Terms & Conditions.

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