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Writer's Boot Camp, Grades 3-6
Holiday course Identify and understand the essential skills required to write a short script. Be introduced to fundamental script writing techniques, understand character and narrative development 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...
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NIDA Murder Mystery , Grades 7-10
Holiday course That’s it! No pencils. No Scripts. Just a ‘real live murder’ at the party. The mystery is solved by revealing secrets, investigating clues and enacting events surrounding the murder. In role, come in costume and play a character, pursue objectives and build relationships to solve the crime before making your accusations. Who will be the victim? Who will be the murderer? Get ready for some serious super sleuthing. Important information Please read our Cancellation and...
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Pop Up Bard - Shakespeare on the Go! Grades 11-12
Holiday course Immerse yourself in the architectural possibilities of the NIDA building to create your own site-specific soliloquy. Take your audience on a ride through space and discover Shakespeare like he’s never been performed before. Course components Technique: Gain confidence in the application of Shakespearean text analysis, iambic pentameter and figurative speech. Production: Discover the benefits and challenges of site-specific theatre as you put on your very own...
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Spells, Smoke and Mirrors: Magic, Grades 3-6
Holiday course Introduce yourself to the thrill of live magic with this exciting introductory course. Work with a NIDA expert to understand simple illusions, learn basic magic tricks and discover how to perform them for a live audience. Create a short presentation for family and friends. Course components Introduction to basic magic tricks for live performance Develop presentation and communication skills Presentation and performance techniques – share your work with family and...
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Picture This, 4-5 years (without parents)
Holiday course Put yourself in the picture and bring to life a favourite picture book story from this year’s National Book Week Shortlist. Use your body and voice in a creative play adventure inspired by the story and grab a taste of NIDA’s creative classes for 2-5 years olds. What is creative play? NIDA Creative Play actively engages children and parents in storytelling and artistic practice through voice, movement and dramatic play based activities. Children are supported by our...
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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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Filmmaking: Steampunk Style @ Cockatoo Island, Grades 11-12
What would the past look like if the future had happened sooner? Enter the world of steampunk at Cockatoo Island. Drawing on the distinctive 19th Century industrial atmosphere set against the backdrop of Sydney Harbour, create your own short film using this unique setting as as inspiration. Develop screen acting and filmmaking skills and uncover the techniques of on location shooting. Receive a copy of your short film.
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Filmmaking: Steampunk Style @ Cockatoo Island, Grades 7-10
Holiday course What would the past look like if the future had happened sooner? Enter the world of steampunk at Cockatoo Island. Drawing on the distinctive 19th Century industrial atmosphere set against the backdrop of Sydney Harbour, create your own short film using this unique setting as as inspiration. Develop screen acting and filmmaking skills and uncover the techniques of on location shooting. Receive a copy of your short film. Important information Please read our...
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HSC Drama Performance, Grades 11-12
For HSC students HSC Drama Performance is a comprehensive course for HSC Drama students. Broaden your understanding of performance styles and develop improvisation, acting and devising techniques. The focus is on how best to communicate as a performer to an audience in both the group and individual performance. Learning opportunities Text Analysis: practice the skills of interpreting texts as a performer Devising Techniques: discover strategies for generating performance material...
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Auditions and Screen Tests, Grades 7-10
Holiday course Become confident in how to present yourself to a theatre or screen director, practice auditions for theatre, film and TV. Participate in a ‘mock audition’, receive constructive feedback on your audition preparation and technique. Course components Text interpretation: Interpret and bring to life a short written text for live and recorded performance. Industry knowledge: Learn what casting agents and directors expect from actors through the casting process. Audition...
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