Properties and Objects Residency
For adults 18+ years
Commencing Monday 15 January 2024
Develop the skills to create unique props and objects for screen and theatrical contexts.
Investigate the principles of props making and their contribution to visual storytelling in live and recorded performance. Collaborate with peers as you develop original concepts and discover how to bring both ordinary and extraordinary objects to life using traditional and digital fabrication techniques.
Course components
Week one: Monday 15 January – Friday 19 January, 10:00am-5:00pm
Explore approaches to concept development and engage in practical exercises in moulding, sculpting, texturing and casting. Apply the principles and techniques to realise a unique design project.
Week two: Sunday 21 January – Thursday 25 January, 10:00am-5:00pm
Extend your artistry in properties and object making as you explore digital drafting and rendering, 3D printing and hand finishing. Re-imagine your project using 3D modelling and sculpting techniques.
Outcomes
- Apply design principles to develop a creative concept.
- Develop technical and artistic knowledge to bring your properties and object ideas to life.
- Adopt skills to work in a variety of contexts including stage, film and television.
- Explore techniques and skills in digital design and fabrication workflows to realise a creative concept.
- Construct and realise an individual project.
Prerequisites
No experience necessary
Location
- Sydney
Fees
One Week Residency
Early bird fee: $607.50
Full fee: $675
Resource fee: $150
Please note that additional fees are not subject to the Early Bird discount
Two Week Residency
Early bird fee: $1,215
Full fee: $1,350
Resource fee: $250
Please note that additional fees are not subject to the Early Bird discount
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 unrestrictive and comfortable clothing for all performance related course.
- Please wear closed in shoes. Shoes may be removed in the rehearsal room on the direction of the class tutor.
- It is compulsory to wear closed-toe footwear in our Design and Technical courses, and any classes which take place in the Reg Grundy Studio.
- Please bring along a pen, notebook and bottle of water to all classes.
Application Information
Entry to NIDA Residencies is by selection. Please enrol in the class below to lodge your application. The deadline for applications is the Monday 11 December 2023.
- All applications will be considered within 10 workings days and the outcome of your application will be advised by e-mail.
- You will receive a post enrolment form via email after your application. Please submit information about your previous experience and what you hope to gain from attending the course in this form.
- NIDA Open will select participants based on this information. If you are successful you will receive a link to pay the remainder of the course fee. Group size will be restricted to ensure individual attention.