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Skills NT - Directing Actors for Screen

Under the supervision of a professional director, work with actors to investigate variety of methods by which to explore text and elicit outstanding screen performances. Course components Examine a variety of directing techniques and styles in a practical workshop format. Develop directing methods to get the most out of actors on the rehearsal room floor. Gain an insight into the technical considerations directors face including shot selection, lighting and sound. Outcomes... [More]

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Skills NT - Writing for the Screen

Explore the unique medium of storytelling for screen. Practise skills in script writing and create drama through structure, dialogue and character. Consider industry requirements for formats and styles from feature films to television series. Course components Work with an industry professional to discover the principles of screenwriting. Examine formatting and undertake writing exercises to develop a screenplay treatment and synopsis. Gain feedback on the construction of scenes,... [More]

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Skills NT - Screen Acting on Location

Rehearse and perform scenes from contemporary film and TV and gain confidence in acting boldly but honestly for the camera on location.  Follow industry standard shooting practices with an industry professional tutor in the cinematic surrounds of some of Darwin’s iconic landscapes. Course components Master the technical approach to Screen Acting; unpack eye-line, building a relationship on camera and hitting your mark Explore characterisation techniques and their application to... [More]

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Skills NT - The Confident Voice

Learn to connect voice, breath and body and discover the confidence to speak freely. Learn technical vocal processes to improve your vocal dexterity and explore the relationship between voice and imagination. Apply your vocal skills to a variety of texts and contexts so you can communicate your intention with clarity.  Course Components Exercises in body awareness and the body/breath connection Technical exercises in clarity, tone, muscle control, power & resonance Imaginative... [More]

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Skills NT - Make-up and Hair Essentials for Screen

Discover how make-up and hair play a part in creating believable characters for on screen performance. Experiment with styling and application techniques and learn how to create special effects that have dramatic impact. Course components Design hair and make-up for characters using text as a stimulus Explore the use of appropriate make-up techniques through application on fellow participants Apply special effects make-up to re-create bruises, injuries and gore. Experiment with... [More]

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NIDA Online: NIDA Audition Preparation - Contemporary Monologues

For Adults (18+) Level: Core Techniques Boost your confidence and feel prepared for drama school auditions in this audition preparation course focusing on contemporary monologues. Develop your skills in appropriate monologue selection, interpretation and analysis of text, and managing audition anxiety. Gain essential experience developing skills for both face to face and online auditions. This course can be undertaken as a single unit or paired with Audition Preparation: Heightened... [More]

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NIDA Online: NIDA Audition Preparation - Heightened Text & Language

For Adults (18+) Level: Core Techniques Increase your confidence in preparing and performing classical monologues for drama school auditions. Learn how to analyse heightened text and engage your imagination as you prepare your unique interpretation of a classical monologue. Develop the necessary physical and vocal skills to approach heightened text with confidence in a high-pressure audition situation. This course can be undertaken as a single unit or paired with Audition... [More]

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Skills NT - Costume Design Essentials

Develop original character designs for stage or screen with practical exercises that build skills and inspire visual excellence as a storyteller and collaborator. Course components Extract costume design concepts from a script and explore ideas through practical exercises and feedback Apply rendering techniques to a costume design Create a costume design for a character from a play or film to present to an audience Outcomes Application of design principles to develop a creative... [More]

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Skills NT - Audition Preparation and Screen Tests

Discover how to get an audition, what kinds of scenes to choose and how to best prepare for the audition process. Screen test effectively and follow direction. Course Components Select optimum audition materials compatible with your casting type Build on your ability to achieve the best results in high pressure audition scenarios Align your process as an actor with an understanding of the industry Outcomes Effective and consistent audition technique An enhanced ability to take... [More]

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TV Presenting Boot Camp, Grades 7-10

Holiday course Want to be a TV host? Practise on-camera presenting technique as you build vocal and physical presence. Explore interview techniques, develop your on-camera persona and present live and recorded pieces to camera. Course components Presence: Develop a confident presentation persona as you develop your on camera technique. Interviews: Examine effective interview techniques for lifestyle television as you write and present your own interviews. Technique: Explore your... [More]

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