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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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Up Above 4-5 Years (without parents)
Holiday course Stories from high above the world. Travel in hot air balloons, rocket ships and fabulous flying machines to explore our wonderful world. Create fun flying adventures and grab a taste of NIDA’s creative classes for children aged 2–5 years. Important information Please read our Cancellation and Transfer Policy. Flights and Accommodation: From time to time we may need to cancel an advertised course. Before booking flights and accommodation for travel to attend a NIDA...
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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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Bookworm Bites, ages 4-5 (without parents)
Holiday course Get those bodies moving as we dive into the stories of National Book Week. Use your body to recreate the scenes, sights and sounds of your favourite fictional worlds 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 experienced tutors to: Develop...
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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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NIDA Drama School, Grades 3-6
Holiday course A comprehensive course for committed young people. Develop performance skills including improvisation, voice and movement devising, acting and rehearsing scenes. Course components Ensemble: Work as part of a team to develop a shared creative vision. Creative Voice: Assume a variety of roles in a creative development process to generate new ideas for a live presentation. Spontaneity : Explore stories, ideas and narrative scene work through improvisation. Stage Craft :...
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NIDA Drama School, Grades 7-10
Holiday course A comprehensive course for committed young people. Develop performance skills including improvisation, voice and movement, devising, acting and rehearsing scenes. Course components Ensemble: Work as part of a team to develop a shared creative vision. Creative Voice: Assume a variety of roles in a creative development process to generate new ideas for a live presentation. Spontaneity : Explore stories, ideas and narrative scene work through improvisation. Stage Craft...
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Dragon School, Grades K-1
Holiday course Become a dragon for a day and create your very own dragon character adventure. Make simple costume pieces from craft materials. Invite family and friends to Dragon School graduation at the end of the day! Dragon School is a fun way to introduce younger school aged children to a full day Drama School style program at NIDA. Course components Communication: Participate in games and exercises that promote vocal expressiveness and confidence in communication. Creative...
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Pirate School, Grades K-1
Holiday course Meet mermaids, fight pirates, discover new lands and create your very own high seas adventure. Make costume pieces from craft materials. Invite friends and family to join in the adventure at the end of the course! Pirate School is a fun way to introduce younger school aged children to a full-day Drama School style program at NIDA. Course components Communication: Participate in games and exercises that promote vocal expressiveness and confidence in communication....
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Blisters, Bumps and Bruises: Make-up and SFX, Grades 3-6
Holiday course Learn the secrets of horror and special effects make-up to fool your friends and scare your family silly! Create a character inspired by popular film and TV icons then work with a NIDA expert to create a make-up design for your character that includes fake blood, bruises and blisters galore! Course components Technique: Learn fundamental make:up application techniques for screen. Design: develop a simple make:up design for a character of your own choosing. Effects:...
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