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Costume Design 101, Grades 11-12

Holiday course An introduction to the principles of creating costumes for stage and screen. Develop original design ideas through practical exercises with a NIDA tutor to build your skills and visual understanding. Course components Learn drawing techniques as you explore costume design concepts. Create the concept of a costume to pitch to an audience. Engage in technical exercises that will assist you to create costumes in the future. Outcomes Awareness of design techniques when... [More]

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Technical Production 101, Grades 11-12

Holiday course Develop your understanding of lighting, sound and technical effects for production. This course provides a practical introduction to the equipment, roles and production processes which allow you to understand what happens behind the scenes. Course components Explore the role of Stage Management in a theatrical production. Discover a practical approach to lighting and sound operation. Work with an industry professional to uncover the staging possibilities of a... [More]

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Musical Theatre Boot Camp, Grades 11-12

Holiday course Work with a NIDA musical theatre expert to create a short song and story presentation for stage. This is a great way to introduce yourself to the magic of musical theatre and find out just what it takes to become a musical theatre star. Course components Singing: Focus on developing your vocal range and ability through singing intensives. Acting: Apply NIDA acting technique to song lyrics to unlock the meaning behind the words. Dancing: Perform choreographed routines... [More]

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Theatre Making Challenge, Grades 7-10

Holiday course Write, devise and direct scenes; collaborate with others to perform a new theatrical work. You’ll work with an industry professional to identify methods to best utilise a set of stimulus objects and materials, developing techniques to work as an ensemble and embrace the demands of performance. This course is for theatre makers and students who love all aspects of the performance process. Present your work to an invited audience including family and friends. Important... [More]

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TV Presenting @ ABC Studios, Grades 11-12

Holiday course Want to be a TV host? Practise on-camera technique; build vocal and physical presence. Explore interview technique and present pieces to camera. Course components Presence: Develop a confident presentation persona as you develop your on camera technique. Interviews: Examine effective interview techniques for lifestyle television as you write and perform your own interviews. Technique: Explore your vocal and physical range as you participate in a variety of practical... [More]

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Wounds, Bruises and Special Effects, Grades 7-10

Holiday course Discover film, television and theatre make-up secrets. Learn how to make bruises, black eyes, cuts, wounds and missing teeth to make your actors look like they’ve been in a fight or injured. This special effects make-up course will give you an insight into industry practice. 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: Learn how to... [More]

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Auditions Masterclass, Grades 11-12

Holiday course Get audition ready with NIDA experts as you learn the skills of audition preparation. Practise, present and perfect your material and participate in a simulated audition process. Course components Rehearsal: Gain feedback from NIDA’s industry experts on audition etiquette in a simulated professional audition environment. Industry: Discover strategies from a professional actor on how to complete a successful audition. Technique: Learn how to select, prepare and... [More]

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Writing for the Stage, Grades 7-10

Holiday course Practise skills in script writing and create drama through structure, dialogue and character. Develop the ways in which character and dialogue support ideas. Course components Creativity: Discover where ideas come from and harness your imagination to develop a storytelling point of view. Story Structure: Explore a variety of dramatic writing techniques including the 3 act structure and the Hero’s Journey. Scriptwork: Develop a treatment for a new short play, of which... [More]

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TV Presenting @ Taronga Zoo, Grades 7-10

Holiday course Design and film a television lifestyle program set at Taronga Zoo. Develop skills in TV presenting and reporting as you learn to enhance your on-screen presence and increase your confidence. Receive a copy of your segment. Course components Presenting: Understand and apply TV presenting technique. Collaboration: Engage in a group creative process to develop an original TV lifestyle program. Vocal Expression: Learn how the voice works and develop vocal confidence in a... [More]

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Reel Warrior, Grades 7-10

Holiday course Investigate the complexities of being a heroine or hero in popular culture scenarios. Deconstruct film and fiction such as “The Giver”, “Divergent” and “The Hunger Games”. Act in high-stakes situations as you explore pivotal scenes and sequences. Develop skills in dramatic improvisation, green screen technology and stage combat. Course components Text interpretation: Bring to life through the application of NIDA acting technique a short written text for recorded... [More]

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