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Hitting Your Mark: Screen Acting, Grades 7-10
Holiday course Whether you’re in Home & Away or The Avengers, one of the most important skills is being able to ‘hit your mark’. It can also be the hardest to master. Develop the technical ability to be on target, scene after scene, with this intensive screen workshop. Explore working with scripts from television and film, acting in high stakes situations while maintaining the ability to master positions and props with precision. Course components Technique: Participate in an...
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Voice: An Introduction
For adults 18+ Level: Beginner The importance of vocal training to a successful performance is immeasurable. Spend a day focusing on this most necessary of tools for an actor. Course components Discover your breath, resonance and articulators, then project with ease as you participate in vocal warm ups. Gain personal guidance from an industry expert as you find your physical self and understand the importance of neutral position in relation to your vocal ability. Apply vocal...
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Improvisation Essentials
For adults 18+ Level: Beginner Explore practical techniques to encourage spontaneity and unlock your imagination. Develop the fundamental skills to think on your feet and improvise with confidence in the rehearsal room and in performance. Course components Explore the fundamental principles of improvisation including accepting and extending offers, responding truthfully in the moment and following a spontaneous impulse. Engage in voice and movement training to enhance your...
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NIDA Actors Project, Grades 11-12
Holiday course Experience the core principles of NIDA actor training. Collaborate with a NIDA tutor to create voice, movement and devised performance projects. Course components Technique: Unpack NIDA’s acting technique to identify the given circumstances of your scene, apply actions and pinpoint your character’s objective with ease. Voice and Movement: Develop your technique to allow you to make strong physical and vocal choices on the rehearsal room floor under the guidance of a...
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Reel Warrior, Grades 11-12
Holiday course Investigate the complexities of being a heroine or hero in popular culture scenarios. Deconstruct film and fiction such as “The Giver”, “Divergent” and “The Hunger Games”. Act in high stakes situations as you explore pivotal scenes and sequences. Develop skills in dramatic improvisation, green screen technology and stage combat. Course components Technique: Establish strong camera technique as you explore the potential of stage combat whilst using green screen...
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Screen Acting Essentials
For adults 18+ Level: Beginner Develop screen presence and acting skills for rehearsing and performing scenes to camera. Be filmed in short scenes from film and television drama. Course components Understanding of medium specific vocal and physical requirements. Establish a relationship with the camera through use of eye line techniques. Development of on screen personal presence and self-awareness. Outcomes Use voice and movement to create truthful on screen characters....
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League of NIDA Superheroes, Grades K-2
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 as you perform to your NIDA friends 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 individual...
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Mini Pop Stars, Grades K-2
Holiday course Get ready for action as you discover all the moves that make a pop star. Create a character, learn a dance routine and invent your own lyrics to a funky tune. Meet your fans on the final afternoon! Course components Voice and song: Develop confidence singing in front of a live audience. Movement: Participate in simple dance and movement routines to support your mini popstar performance. Physical Expression: Participate in games and exercises that promote expressive...
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Voice Essentials
For adults 18+ Level: Beginner Learn how the voice works to release its power in performance. Explore a variety of texts to develop your vocal clarity and impact. Course components Develop an awareness of breath in the body. Free your voice as you articulate clearly, enhance your vocal resonance and projection in script based work. Respond to text with dynamic vocal clarity as you perform text and gain invaluable feedback. Outcomes Implementation of a vocal warm up and maintenance...
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Monster Zoo, Grades K-2
Holiday course Turn your favourite animated and computer game stories into a real-life adventure! Invent a monster or character inspired by popular computer games or animated characters and design a unique world for your character to live in. Create real life adventures, work on team challenges and create a short presentation for your NIDA friends. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging drama exercises to develop personal and creative confidence. Physical...
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