Skills NT - Self-tapes and Screen Tests

Refine the skills required to approach both prepared scenes and cold reads. Respond to casting briefs and work toward meeting industry expectations.

Course Components

• Identify opportunities compatible with your casting type.
• Employ basic camera techniques for shooting.
• Build on your ability to achieve the best results in high pressure scenarios.
• Align your process as an actor with an understanding of the industry.

Outcomes

• Effective and consistent audition technique.
• An enhanced ability to take direction towards creative outcomes.
• Awareness and increased knowledge of the industry.

Pre-requisites

Completion of Acting Technique for Screen Course or similar experience. This course requires additional preparation time outside of class.

Laptop required for editing, and mobile device [phone, iPad, tablet or equivalent] required for filming. If you are not able to bring your own device please contact the NIDA Open office. 

Course enrolment is open to people over 18 years old. This course is available specifically for residents of the Northern Territory.

Course Information

The course will run 10am-5pm with a 45min lunch break. Lunch is not provided. 

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 Open course, please contact the NIDA Open office to confirm if your course will proceed as planned. NIDA does not accept liability for any associated costs of attendance or cancellation.
• Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in for all drama and performance related courses. Clothing that restricts movement is inappropriate.
• Please wear closed-in shoes. Shoes may be removed in the rehearsal room on the direction of the class tutor.
• Please bring along a pen, notebook or electronic device and a bottle of water to all classes.