Acting

NIDA Acting Techniques: Constructing A Character

NIDA Acting Techniques: Constructing A Character

Course Fee

$715 $644

Duration

8 days, 24 hours

Grade Requirements

Intermediate

NIDA Acting Techniques: Constructing A Character (6 February 2027)

Kensington

Feb 6, 2027 - Apr 3, 2027

$715
$644
Sessions
DateTime
6 February 20272:00 PM - 5:00 PM AEDT
13 February 20272:00 PM - 5:00 PM AEDT
20 February 20272:00 PM - 5:00 PM AEDT
27 February 20272:00 PM - 5:00 PM AEDT
6 March 20272:00 PM - 5:00 PM AEDT
13 March 20272:00 PM - 5:00 PM AEDT
20 March 20272:00 PM - 5:00 PM AEDT
3 April 20272:00 PM - 5:00 PM AEDT

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NIDA Acting Techniques: Constructing A Character

Overview

NIDA Acting Techniques: Constructing a Character 

For actors with prior training, this is an opportunity to develop your existing acting skills and trust your creative instincts. Using a set play, explore your character’s journey using a range of techniques to create a dynamic and embodied performance. Explore physical and emotional shifts that drive character choices and engage in challenging exercises designed to heighten your sensory awareness and ensemble connection. 

Components  

  • Developing physical and vocal techniques for creating character.   
  • Exploring status and its role in shaping character relationships.   
  • Extended text analysis. 

Prerequisites

This course is classified as Intermediate. 

NIDA respectfully acknowledges the Bidjigal and Gadigal Clans as the custodians of the lands where NIDA is located. We respectfully acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past and present and recognise their eternal connection to country. NIDA staff and students are honoured to work, learn and create on unceded sovereign lands.