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 Singing and Acting courses are designed across a four term structure within the following learning...
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Holiday course Discover incredible new powers as you create your own superhero to join the NIDA League in its battle against evil. Come to the rescue in front of family and friends as you perform in action-packed scenes at the end of the course. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging drama exercises to develop personal and creative confidence. Storytelling : Explore superhero stories, character adventures and creative problem solving through group and...
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Holiday course After years of fighting, the Empress is desperate for peace. Only the greatest NIDA Ninja’s can help! Discover how to move like a Ninja and work as a team to rescue the empire. Become your favourite character from the Empress' court and create scenes to perform for friends and family. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging drama exercises to develop personal and creative confidence. Storytelling : Explore storytelling, character adventure...
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Holiday course Enter the amazing world of wicked fairy tales and extraordinary characters inspired by the stories of Roald Dahl. Use costumes and props to create scenarios inspired by Dahl’s fantastic stories and poems. Perform scenes at the end of the course for family and friends. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging creative exercises inspired by the stories and poems of Roald Dahl. Storytelling : Explore stories, character adventures and creative...
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For adults 18+ Level: Beginner Ever had a great idea for your own You Tube Channel? Or wanted to create an online character? Learn the camera techniques and presenting skills required to create your own dynamic online content. Develop your on-line persona and understand how content goes viral in the world of social media. Course components Finding your unique online persona Basic camera techniques for shooting yourself Basic editing for self -made content Outcomes Confidence...
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Intriguing characters, wild adventures, magical imaginings... Come and celebrate CBCA Children’s Book Week at NIDA or in your early childhood centre with a morning of creative play, storytelling and design activities inspired by books from The Children’s Book Council of Australia short list! Play Date is an immersive workshop that will take children on an imaginative journey through magical worlds. Learning opportunities: Participate in a creative play workshop where children...
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Holiday course Work with a NIDA music theatre expert to create a short song and story presentation for stage! This is a great way to introduce yourself to the magic of music theatre and find out just what it takes to become a music theatre star! Present your song and story presentation to family and friends at the end of the course. Course components Voice and Song: Learn how the voice works, develop confidence with singing technique and performance. Creative Expression:...
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Holiday course An access all areas look at short film making at your fingertips. NIDA Open has collaborated with the experts at Smart Fone Flick Fest to produce a practical exploration of smart phone film making. Learn about the process of writing, directing and shooting a short film for Smart Phone film festivals. Bring your own device and start creating. Your future film is in the palm of your hand! Course information Participants are required to provide their own electronic...
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Holiday course An access all areas look at short film making at your fingertips. NIDA Open has collaborated with the experts at Smart Fone Flick Fest to produce a practical exploration of smart phone film making. Learn about the process of writing, directing and shooting a short film for Smart Phone film festivals. Bring your own device and start creating. Your future film is in the palm of your hand! Course information Participants are required to provide their own electronic...
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NIDA Connect Acting Course An introduction to a broad range of fundamental acting skills through practical workshop exercises. Explore improvisation, spontaneity, physicality and the key principles of the Stanislavski system. Explore the application of technique using a variety of texts. Course components Apply key principles of Stanislavski’s acting technique to text Develop engaging characters through improvisation and rehearsal room processes Collaborate with fellow artists to...
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