NIDA Studios develop your individual strengths, skills and technique in the performing arts. Outcomes are delivered through practical training exercises and collaborative projects.
NIDA Studios are ideal for people with existing work and study priorities, as classes take place on weekends. As a NIDA Studio student, you receive expert training, careers advice and you become a member of the NIDA community.
At the end of your NIDA Studio, expect improved skills, professional contacts and the motivation to continue to pursue your passion. We are able to guide you to the next step in your chosen field.
Discover. Create. Transform Through technique and performance classes, craft a structured, personalised approach to your work as a performer. Gain experience in casting and insights into industry practice. This Studio provides the opportunity to explore and apply acting techniques and develop your vocal, physical and imaginative dexterity. Work with support and direction from experienced tutors as you develop self-assurance in relating to the camera. This course is ideal for those...
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Screen Actors Studio - Audition
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Screen Actors Studio - Audition
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Screen Actors Studio - Audition
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Screen Actors Studio - Audition
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Discover. Create. Transform. Overview Develop a secure approach to acting, performing choreographed routines and working with challenging vocal scores. Investigate a variety of musical theatre genres and gain confidence with audition techniques. Collaborate with a director, choreographer and musical director to rehearse solos, duets and ensemble numbers. Perform a showcase presentation to an invited audience at the conclusion of the course. Course components Term one Techniques and...
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Musical Theatre Studio - Audition
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Discover. Create. Transform. Overview This Studio is designed as a two-term program that develops skills for both Live Performance (term 1) and Screen/Digital media (term 2). Consider the director’s role and examine the specific directorial demands for stage and screen. Explore the principles of effective storytelling for both media and collaborate with actors to pursue your creative vision and create dynamic performances. Learn how to lead a creative team, motivate a cast and...
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Directors Studio: Stage and Screen Performance - Interview
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_Want to be a Writer and Director? This is an intimate studio for dedicated young writers. Practice the principles of effective storytelling and learn how to write words and ideas that leap off the page. Develop a short play or screenplay. Term 2 includes staged readings of your work with the NIDA Young Actors Studio for an audience. Course components Term One Identify what makes a good story and how to create engaging characters. Build confidence in writing short scripts for...
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Your story, told your way Write and direct a compelling dramatic story for live performance and screen in this intensive two-term studio. Develop your own storytelling style as you collaborate with others to realise your creative vision. Course components Term one Identify what makes a good story and how to create engaging characters as you build confidence in writing short scripts for performance. Create a director’s concept and collaborate with others to bring a narrative to...
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Overview Explore a range of musical theatre styles and challenging choreography as you perform devised and scripted musical theatre scenes. Learn performance skills in a collaborative environment and apply these skills in a showcase presentation to an invited audience at the end of your course. Course components Term one Skill Development: practise and extend your acting technique, vocal range and dance skills to create stories with impact. Explore both classical and contemporary...
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Begin your cinematic career Explore the unique medium of film as you develop and produce a short screen project in collaboration with others. Overview Write, shoot and edit your film under the guidance of core tutors and guest industry professionals. Discover the varying demands of studio and location shoots. Conclude your course with a screening to family and friends, and receive a copy of your film. Course components Term one Investigate screen language and the elements required...
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Discover. Create. Transform. Develop your vocal, physical and imaginative dexterity as you explore and apply NIDA Acting Techniques Overview Collaborate with other young artists in an ensemble to develop skills for stage and screen. Work with the support and direction from core tutors and gain inspiration from industry professionals Course components Term one Develop skills in improvisation, action based acting technique and stagecraft. Extend vocal range and flexibility....
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Discover. Create. Transform. Develop individual and collaborative performance skills. Through technique and performance classes, craft a structured, personalised approach to your work as a performer. This Studio provides the opportunity to explore and apply contemporary acting techniques to a variety of contexts, and develop your vocal, physical and imaginative dexterity. Work with support and direction from experienced tutors and gain insight and inspiration from professional...
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Discover. Create. Transform. Overview Working closely with industry professionals, this course explores advanced audition and screen acting techniques to further enhance your individual strengths in performance. Expand your technical skill set by adopting the roles of key personnel in the creative team to gain greater understanding of the collaborative nature of bringing work to the screen. Advanced Actors Studio is ideal if you have completed our Actors Studio or Screen Actors...
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