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Online Presenting Essentials

For adults 18+ Level: Beginner Ever had a great idea for your own You Tube Channel? Or wanted to create an online character? Learn the camera techniques and presenting skills required to create your own dynamic online content. Develop your on-line persona and understand how content goes viral in the world of social media. Course components Finding your unique online persona Basic camera techniques for shooting yourself Basic editing for self -made content Outcomes Confidence... [More]

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Teaching Drama to Young People: Train the Trainer

Level: Core Techniques For adults 18 years + Want to learn how to teach performance and drama to children an young people? Join NIDA Teaching Artists in a practical workshop to develop drama and classroom teaching skills, designed specifically for experienced or recently trained performing artists keen to transfer their skills to a classroom setting. Learn how to embed your creative practice within a teaching context for children and young people. Develop strategies for structuring... [More]

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Directing Actors for the Stage

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... [More]

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Props Making

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.... [More]

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Screen Acting: On Location at Cockatoo Island

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... [More]

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Lighting Design

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... [More]

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Costume Making

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... [More]

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Documentary Filmmaking

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.... [More]

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Audition Monologues

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... [More]

Technical Production

For adults 18+ Level: Core Techniques Behind every show or event is a skilled group of stage managers, lighting, sound and technical effects people. This course provides a practical introduction to the equipment and production processes which allow you to take control behind the scenes. Course components Uncover the technical roles and responsibilities within a theatre environment. Discover the principles of lighting and sound as you participate in practical exercises. Learn WHS... [More]

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