For adults 18 years + Level: Beginner Learn how to acquire Standard English accents through practical phonetics. Discover the vast array of English accents and develop your skills in hearing the fundamental differences between them. Breakdown and practise a selection of these accents e.g. Estuary, RP or Standard British. Course components Introduction to the various English accents Phonetic break down of selected English accents Practise of accents with given texts Outcomes...
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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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NIDA Connect Technical Production Course A practical introduction to the various roles, equipment and production processes in theatre. The ‘magic’ of theatre relies on a team of skilled stage managers, mechanists and lighting and sound operators. Develop your skills in these departments through this practical introduction to the various roles, equipment and production processes. By the end you’ll stage a mini-show and have gained a real insight into what happens behind the scenes....
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NIDA Connect Design in Performance Course An introduction to the principles of creating design concepts for the stage. Develop original costume and set design ideas and learn simple construction techniques. Explore your visual understanding of theatre in a practical context. Course components Investigate the fundamentals of set and costume design as you are guided by an industry expert. Develop your ideas and discover how to draw to scale in design workshops. Realise your ideas as...
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NIDA Connect Digital Storytelling Course An introduction to the principles of visual storytelling through a digital lens for young people ages 15–18. Explore techniques to develop a concept, work with source materials and write and storyboard your own unique multimedia stories. Develop hands on shooting, editing and postproduction skills in a practical digital storytelling context. Course components Develop and script an original idea. Understand how to use multimedia tools to...
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NIDA Connect Writing for Performance Course Identify and develop essential skills required to write a short script. Explore fundamental story principles and techniques to develop character and dialogue through the practice of writing scenes and exploring them in performance. Create a synopsis for a short stage play or film. Course components Unlocking creativity: Discover where ideas come from and harness your imagination to develop a storytelling point of view. Dramatic story:...
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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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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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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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