Extend vocal range and find physical freedom through the exploration of fundamental voice and movement technique. Work as an ensemble to develop creative spontaneity and explore improvisation and impulse work. Explore and apply appropriate vocal, physical and acting techniques to a variety of texts. Course components Develop a personal performance practice and skill set Employ improvisation as a tool for creating character Expand vocal and physical performance range Outcomes...
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NIDA Connect Film and TV Production Course An introduction to the key processes of film and television production. Explore screenplays and formatting and gain insight into the process of pre-production. Learn crew roles and on set protocols and experiment with implementing visual storytelling as you shoot your own scenes. Discover the creative possibilities as you learn how to edit your footage. Course components Develop an original idea for a screenplay. Understand how...
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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...
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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 a short presentation based on the characters you create and present your work for family and friends at the end of the course. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging drama exercises inspired by stories from outer space. Storytelling : Explore stories,...
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Using digital design and fabrication processes to create props for stage or film. Course components Explore digital design and fabrication tools which will enable you to bring ideas to life. Discover how to create 3D models ready for 3D printing. Learn digital to analogue (hybrid) fabrication workflows. Outcomes Technical and artistic knowledge to bring your prop ideas to life. Application of digital design and fabrication workflows to realise a creative concept. Pre-requisites...
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Explore how make-up and hair play a part in creating authentic characters on screen. Investigate styling and application techniques and discover how to maintain hair and make-up continuity. Experiment with special effects to achieve dramatic impact. Course components Design hair and make-up for characters using text as a stimulus. Explore the use of appropriate hair and make-up techniques through application on fellow participants. Design and apply special effects make-up....
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Develop original character designs for screen. Explore practical exercises that build skills and inspire visual excellence as a storyteller and collaborator. Course components Extract costume concepts from a screenplay and explore design ideas through practical exercises. Apply rendering techniques to a costume design. Explore and practice skills in art finishing. Outcomes Application of design principles to develop a creative concept for a costume. Technical and artistic knowledge...
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An introduction to the fundamentals of documentary filmmaking. Consider the planning, interviewing and script writing stages. Explore how to recreate events and capture the best images for your documentary. Course components Explore the fundamentals of documentary filmmaking in practical explorations. Gain an understanding of effective interview techniques. Identify strong filming techniques that contribute to making an engaging documentary. Outcomes Techniques for planning and...
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For adults 18+ Level: Core Techniques Develop the craft of writing for theatre. Build your ability to use structure, style and narrative. Explore the ways in which character and dialogue support ideas. Identify your voice and create original work that resonates with an audience. Course components Develop techniques for effective characterisation, structure, style and narrative. Discover methods for writing engaging dialogue for stage. Workshop your ideas for script development and...
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Holiday course Sharpen your performance skills through a comprehensive workshop with a theatre practitioner drawing on NIDA acting techniques. Develop key principles of actor training, and extend into characterisation and scenework. Interpret, rehearse and present some of the most exciting writing produced for young people today. Course components Apply key principles of NIDA Acting Techniques in scripted performance Develop engaging characters through improvisation and rehearsal...
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