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NIDA Mini News, Grades K-2
Holiday course Broadcasting live from the NIDA studios is the National NIDA Mini News. Find out what it takes to be a TV presenter. Report on huge news stories such as the ongoing saga of the Three Little Pigs, Humpty Dumpty and other breaking news. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging exercises and activities to develop new ideas and learn how to share them with others. Storytelling: Explore stories, ideas and adventures through group and individual...
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A Question of Character
For adults 18 years + Level: Applied Techniques Engage in an in-depth exploration of the tools actors use to portray fictional characters without sacrificing truth. Explore the notions of observation, mimicry, psychology, physicality and imagination as you are guided by an industry expert to recreate the inner life of a character. Course components Explore the various ways in which you can approach characterisation for the stage. Apply Stanislavski techniques to uncover truth in...
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Acting: An Introduction
For adults 18+ Level: Beginner Through practical activities, discover the fundamental skills required for acting. Identify how to create character and how to respond effectively to other performers. Course components Improve your confidence and spontaneity by participating in a range of improvisation exercises. Collaborate with a scene partner and gain feedback from an expert Discover the fundamentals of Realism technique in acting practice Outcomes Ability to complete a vocal and...
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Space Travellers: Intergalactic Stories, Grades 3-6
Holiday course Fly to the moon, swing on a star but beware the black hole! Create intergalactic characters and explore the outer reaches of the universe in an out-of-this-world acting adventure. Devise scenes based on the characters you create and present your scenes for your NIDA friends at the end of the course. Course components Character Development: Develop a unique character for live performance. Spontaneity: Use improvisation in live performance. Apply improvisation...
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Found Footage: Horror Filmmaking, Grades 7-10
Holiday course Discover the rapidly expanding sub-genre of Found Footage Horror. With your fellow filmmakers, create your very own paranormal found footage documentary under the guidance of a NIDA expert. Employ elements of collage and documentary filmmaking including jump scares, hand-held and point-of-view shooting. Explore creative development, directing, acting and basic editing. Receive a copy of your film to terrify your friends. Course components Acting Technique: Explore...
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NIDA Heroes, Villains and Spies: Screen Acting, Grades 3-6
Holiday course Get ready for three days of outrageously fun on-screen antics as you act out scenes from famous hero, villain and spy adventures. Stop moving trains, intercept international secrets and save the world – all from the safety of the rehearsal room! Develop skills in acting and characterisation as you rehearse and film scenes to camera. Present live and on-screen scenes at the end of the course for family and friends. Course components Technique: Practice acting to...
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NIDAWarts: Acting on Screen, Grades 3-6
Holiday course Welcome to NIDAWarts, School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (and Acting). Develop your own witch or wizard character, explore NIDA acting techniques and character development, and work with well-known scripts from popular films. Course components Technique: Practice acting to camera techniques. Discover the difference between live and recorded performance craft. Character Development: Develop and record a character from a scripted scene. Text interpretation: Bring to...
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Drama for Grades 3-6, Summer Hill
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 Drama courses are designed across a four term structure within the following learning framework: Term...
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Drama for Grades 7-10, Summer Hill
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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Directing Essentials
For adults 18+ Level: Beginner Learn how to create a director’s concept that communicates your interpretation of the play and unifies the elements of a production. Understand the processes of preparing for rehearsal and the relationship of story, design and performance. Course components Discover how to create a director’s concept. Investigate the elements of a production; discover how to work with the creative and technical teams. Understand how to conduct auditions and lead the...
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