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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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TV Presenting 101, Grades 11-12
Holiday course Build vocal and physical presence as you explore interview techniques and present lifestyle pieces to camera. Develop your on-screen persona in this practical exploration of TV presenting. Course components Technique: Work on your vocal and physical presence as you unlock your unique on screen persona. Self Awareness: Develop the self -awareness to enhance your non-verbal communication skills. Communication: Gain confidence in interpersonal skills and interviewing...
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Writer's Boot Camp, Grades 7-10
Holiday course Identify and develop the essential skills required to write a short script. Be introduced to fundamental story principles through the practice of writing scenes and create a synopsis for a short stage play. No experience required, just a love of the written word and a desire to see those words come to life on stage! Course components Unlocking creativity: Discover where ideas come from and harness your imagination to develop a storytelling point of view. Dramatic...
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NIDA Audition Preparation, Grades 11-12
Holiday course Ensure you are informed and prepared for NIDA BFA Acting auditions. Gain insight into material selection and work with NIDA tutors to explore vocal and physical technique. Work on your audition material to ensure you are open and ready for the challenges of the audition process. Course components Learn how to select, prepare and perform material specifically suited for your audition. Establish reliable rehearsal technique to ensure that you can prepare with autonomy...
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Writer's Boot Camp, Grades 11-12
Holiday course Identify and develop the essential skills required to write a short script. Be introduced to fundamental story principles through the practice of writing scenes and create a synopsis for a short stage play. No experience required, just a love of the written word and a desire to see those words come to life on stage! Course components Unlocking creativity: Discover where ideas come from and harness your imagination to develop a storytelling point of view. Dramatic...
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Off the Cuff: Improvisation, Grades 7-10
Holiday course Start with nothing, risk everything and learn how to impress on stage in every moment. Learn fundamental short and long form improvisation skills, improve confidence, explore creative spontaneity and develop core acting skills. Course components Spontaneity: Develop comic timing and creative thinking skills through exercises in spontaneity and improvisation. Craft: Participate in improvised scene work to develop basic acting and improvisation technique. Ensemble:...
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Stage and Screen School, Grades 7-10
Holiday course Spend a week exploring performance for both stage and screen in this practical introduction to acting. Develop skills in improvisation, text analysis and script work then apply these skills to an on-screen performance. Present live and recorded scenes at the end of the week for your NIDA friends. Course components Craft: Participate in improvised scene work to develop basic acting and improvisation technique Technique: Practice acting to camera techniques. Discover...
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