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Writing for the Stage 101, Grades 11-12
Holiday course Discover the craft of writing for theatre. Build your ability to use structure, style and narrative. Create the beginnings of an original work that resonates with your audience. Course components Discover how to structure your writing effectively for the stage. Learn techniques to assist with concept development. Build your plot and character through dialogue to identify your writing "voice." Outcomes Creative development of ideas into writing synopsis and...
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Writer's Boot Camp, Grades 11-12
Holiday course Identify and develop the essential skills required to write a short script. Be introduced to fundamental story principles through the practice of writing scenes and create a synopsis for a short stage play. No experience required, just a love of the written word and a desire to see those words come to life on stage! Course components Unlocking creativity: Discover where ideas come from and harness your imagination to develop a storytelling point of view. Dramatic...
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Reel Warrior @ Carriageworks, Grades 11-12
Holiday course Investigate the complexities of being a heroine or hero in popular culture scenarios. Deconstruct film and fiction such as “The Giver”, “Divergent” and “The Hunger Games”. Develop skills in dramatic improvisation as you shoot on location and act in high-stakes situations exploring pivotal scenes and sequences. Course components Technique: Establish strong camera technique as you explore the potential of stage combat whilst using green screen technology. Performance:...
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Found Footage: Horror Filmmaking, Grades 11-12
Holiday course Discover the rapidly expanding sub-genre of Found Footage Horror. With your fellow filmmakers, create your very own paranormal found footage documentary under the guidance of a NIDA expert . Employ elements of collage and documentary filmmaking including jump scares, hand-held and point-of-view shooting. Explore creative development, directing, acting and basic editing. Course components Acting Technique: Explore characterisation and build technical skills through...
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Iconic Performances: Screen Acting, Grades 11-12
Holiday course Under the guidance of an industry expert, sink your teeth into meaty roles in this screen acting course that celebrates the strongest actors in the industry today. Explore roles portrayed by powerhouses such as Jennifer Lawrence, Eddie Redmayne and Cate Blanchett. Develop unique interpretations of these characters as you rehearse and film scenes to camera. Course components Technique: Practice acting to camera techniques. Discover the difference between live and...
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Off the Cuff: Improvisation, Grades 11-12
Holiday course Start with nothing, risk everything and learn how to impress on stage in every moment. Learn fundamental short and long form improvisation skills, improve confidence, explore creative spontaneity and develop core acting skills. Course components Spontaneity: Develop comic timing and creative thinking skills through exercises in spontaneity and improvisation. Craft: Participate in improvised scene work to develop basic acting and improvisation technique. Ensemble:...
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NIDA Bites, Grades 11-12
Holiday course Be challenged by a smorgasbord of several drama skills in one day. Take classes in voice, movement, improvisation and acting in a taste test of what NIDA has to offer. Course components Improvisation: Improve your confidence and spontaneity as a performer and use these skills to create engaging characters Voice and Movement: Become vocally and physically articulate as you work with an industry expert in the safely of the rehearsal room. Technique: Unpack NIDA’s...
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TV Presenting Boot Camp, Grades 11-12
Holiday course Want to be a TV host? Practise on-camera presenting technique as you build vocal and physical presence. Explore interview techniques, develop your on-camera persona and present live and recorded pieces to camera. Course components Presence: Develop a confident presentation persona as you develop your on camera technique. Interviews: Examine effective interview techniques for lifestyle television as you write and present your own interviews. Technique: Explore your...
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NIDA Found Footage: Horror Filmmaking @ Abbotsford Convent, Grades 11-12
Holiday course Discover the rapidly expanding sub-genre of Found Footage Horror within the industrial atmosphere of the historic buildings and gardens of Abbotsford Convent. With your fellow film makers, create your very own paranormal found footage documentary under the guidance of a NIDA expert. Employ elements of collage and documentary filmmaking including jump scares, hand held and point of view shooting. Explore creative development, directing and acting. Receive a copy of...
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Musical Theatre Boot Camp, Grades 10-12
Holiday course Work with a NIDA musical theatre expert to create a short song and story presentation for stage. This is a great way to introduce yourself to the magic of musical theatre and find out just what it takes to become a musical theatre star. Course components Singing: Focus on developing your vocal range and ability through singing intensives. Acting: Apply NIDA acting technique to song lyrics to unlock the meaning behind the words. Dancing: Perform choreographed routines...
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