Adults (18+) Level: Beginner Explore the essentials of getting your show in front of an audience. You will learn how to plan your production to ensure a professional delivery and gain insight into budget planning, scheduling, engaging a strong production team and developing a dynamic marketing plan. This course will focus on the production of independent, small/medium budget theatre shows and live performances. Learning Outcomes A sound understanding of accurate and professional...
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NIDA Online: Producing for Theatre and Live Performance
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Adults (18+) Level: Beginner Discover the essentials to making your screen project a reality. Explore the lifespan of your project from pre-production to post-production and distribution and develop your confidence in sourcing finance and developing a strong crew. This course is focused on the current realities of the screen industry in Australia and will benefit independent artists with an idea for a web series, short film or a feature with small to medium or micro budgets....
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NIDA Online: Producing for the Screen
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For adults 18 years + Level: Applied Techniques Under the supervision of a professional director, work with NIDA trained actors to investigate a variety of methods by which to explore text and elicit outstanding performances. Course components Examine the dramaturgical aspect of directing. Learn strategies to prepare scenes and run effective rehearsals. Implement directing techniques as you work with NIDA student actors on the rehearsal room floor. Develop your ideas as you...
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For adults 18+ Level: Core Techniques Design, sculpt, mould and finish props for use in either stage or film. Cost for materials included in course fee Course components Explore design principles which will enable you to bring drawings to life. Learn the techniques of moulding, casting and finishing. Discover how to create moulds and use them. Outcomes Technical and artistic knowledge to bring your prop ideas to life. Application of design principles to develop a creative concept....
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For adults 18+ (Beginner) Rehearse and perform scenes from contemporary film and TV and gain confidence in acting boldly but honestly for the camera on location. Follow industry standard shooting practices with an industry professional tutor on the cinematic surrounds of Cockatoo Island. Receive a copy of selected scenes. Course components Master the technical approach to Screen Acting; unpack eye-line, building a relationship on camera and hitting your mark. Explore...
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For adults 18 years + Level: Core Techniques Collaborate with a lighting designer. Learn how to use equipment and understand technical procedures. Put ideas and theory into practice by assisting with the design, rig, focus and operation for a presentation in one of NIDA’s performance spaces. Course components Discover the history of theatrical lights and how they can enhance the staging of a production. Utilise colour theory to develop a lighting concept which will assist in the...
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For adults 18+ Level: Applied Techniques Explore costume styles and the realities of costume making through practical exercises. Be inspired to create original costumes. Course components Undertake an exploration of costume styles and be inspired to create your own costume design. Discover how to create your own patterns to bring your costume ideas to life using tailoring techniques. Learn sewing and dress making techniques that are applicable to the creation of theatrical...
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For adults 18+ Level: Core Techniques An introduction to the fundamentals of documentary filmmaking. Consider the planning, interviewing and script writing stages. Explore how to recreate events and capture the best images for your documentary. Course components Explore the fundamentals of documentary film making in practical explorations. Gain an understanding of effective interview techniques. Identify strong filming techniques that contribute to making an engaging documentary....
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For adults 18+ Level: Beginner Learn how to create a director’s concept that communicates your interpretation of the play and unifies the elements of a production. Understand the processes of preparing for rehearsal and the relationship of story, design and performance. Course components Discover how to create a director’s concept. Investigate the elements of a production; discover how to work with the creative and technical teams. Understand how to conduct auditions and lead the...
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For adults 18 years + Level: Core Techniques Gain confidence in the preparation and performance of audition pieces. In particular, develop an understanding of monologues that suit your skills and strengths as a performer. Course components Apply Stanislavski’s technique towards a rigorous self-rehearsal process Select, prepare, rehearse and perform suitable monologues for your casting type. Work alongside an industry expert to master a successful audition piece. Outcomes...
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