Grades 7–9 Acting

Thrill Seekers: Screen Acting, Grades 7-9

Explore screen acting techniques to develop authentic characters in this engaging course inspired by iconic teen thrillers.

Thrill Seekers: Screen Acting, Grades 7-9

Locations

Kensington

Course Fee

$500.00

Duration

2-3 Days

Grade Requirements

Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9

At Kensington

Mon 13 Jul - Wed 15 Jul 2026
NIDA Kensington, Sydney
10:00am - 5:00pm AEST
$500 $450

At Other Locations

Mon 6 Jul - Wed 8 Jul 2026
NIDA Melbourne, Southbank
10:00am - 5:00pm AEST
$500 $450

Thrill Seekers: Screen Acting, Grades 7-9

Overview

Enter the realm of fantasy thrillers and teen mysteries, where every look builds heart-stopping suspense. Explore screen acting techniques to develop authentic characters and step into dark, supernatural worlds of vampires, witches and otherworldly beings. Apply script analysis strategies to scenes from iconic teen thrillers and discover how to create spine-tingling tension in performance.  

Work with a NIDA Open teaching artist in a dynamic, ensemble-learning environment to extend your skills and deliver hair-raising performances that thrill, chill and captivate! 

Components

  • Acting Technique: Establish a relationship to camera and develop an on-screen presence.  
  • Text Interpretation: Apply NIDA acting techniques to a text for screen.  
  • Physical awareness:  Develop physical presence and consider the elements that contribute to the physical realisation of an on-screen performance.  

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