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Clown: An Introduction
Level: Beginner For adults 18 years + Release your inner silliness! A seriously fun course that will introduce you to the improvisational and observational skills needed to discover your own comic character. Find the beauty in failure and learn to love your inner clown. Course Components Improvisation and ensemble building Physical clowning techniques to discover your unique clown Explore the magic of clown in a supportive group atmosphere Outcomes Increased confidence in...
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Drama for Grades 7-10, Kellyville
Practical, skill-based learning led by industry experts across a range of performing arts disciplines. NIDA courses for grade 7-10 students are designed to support and inspire young people at any stage of their creative development. Learning framework Each term we focus on a specific area of performance practice to ensure students have a varied experience and learn a range of essential creative skills. Students are able to join us at the start of any term during the year. NIDA Open...
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Sea Monsters and Shipwrecks, Grades Prep-2
Holiday course “Cast Off! Set Sail!” Turn the ships wheel and steer the bow towards the vast open ocean. Find your sea legs as you explore the Seven Seas. Devise stories of those who came before or will come after! Beware of Davey Jones' locker on our ocean adventure. Course components Storytelling – Explore stories, character adventures and creative problem solving through group and individual improvisation. Performance – Apply acting, voice and movement practice to a short, live...
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The Meisner Technique
For adults 18 years + Level: Applied Techniques Learn the fundamentals of Sandford Meisner’s famous techniques. Extend your ability to bring the spontaneity of improvisation to text and access a rich emotional life. Apply these techniques to dramatic texts for both stage and screen. Course Components Learn the fundamental exercises of the Meisner Technique. Apply these techniques to in depth scene study. Integrate these techniques into your personal process for rehearsal. Outcomes...
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Acting: English as Another Language
For adults 18 years + Level: Beginner Develop your confidence in spoken English through acting. Develop skills in improvisation, movement, voice & basic text analysis under the guidance of a NIDA tutor. Learn at a pace that suits you in a supportive and non-threatening environment. Course Components Acting exercises to increase your confidence in speaking and acting. Exercises to develop clarity and vocal confidence. Analysis and performance of English language texts. Outcomes...
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Rocket to the Stars! Musical Theatre, Grades 7-10
Holiday course Scaramouche, Scaramouche, will you do the Fandango? Channel your inner rock star as you learn songs and develop your own performance of musical numbers inspired by recent movie epics such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Rocketman and A Star is Born. Course components Vocal: Learn how the voice works and develop confidence with singing technique Text interpretation: Bring to life through the application of acting technique a musical theatre song text. Staging: Consider staging...
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Public Speaking and Communication Grades 4-6, Chatswood
Practical skill based learning in the performing arts led by industry experts with a focus on personal and creative development. Learning framework Each term we focus on a specific area of performance practice to ensure students have a varied experience and learn a range of essential creative skills. Students are able to join us at the start of any term during the year. NIDA Open Public Speaking and Presenting courses are designed across a four term structure within the following...
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NIDA Online: The Creative Voice
Adults (18+) Level: Beginner Whether it’s online or face to face, your voice is a powerful tool for expressing your ideas and creativity. Using a combination of online teaching tools, you will learn about the anatomy and potential of your voice. Engaging the tools of the actor, you will strengthen and expand your vocal dexterity and confidence and apply these skills to a variety of exercises and performance-based activities. Learning Outcomes Understand the anatomy of the voice and...
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NIDA Online: The Art of Set Design
Adults (18+) Level: Beginner Design for performance is a creative and technical art form which illuminates a production and communicates layers of meaning for an audience. Both challenging and satisfying, it requires a diverse array of skills and the ability to collaborate. In these short online courses, you will be introduced to the world of design by a specialist NIDA tutor. Gain an insight into the role of set design and spatial exploration within the broader production process....
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NIDA Online: The Art of Lighting Design
Adults (18+) Level: Beginner Design for performance is a creative and technical art form which illuminates a production and communicates layers of meaning for an audience. Both challenging and satisfying, it requires a diverse array of skills and the ability to collaborate. In these short online courses, you will be introduced to the world of design by a specialist NIDA tutor. Understand how lighting forms an integral part of the design process from the initial stages of production...
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