NIDA Open - Studio courses 2015

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NIDA Open

2015

About04

Why NIDA Studios 04

How to apply 05

Studios for young people 07

Studios for adults 13

Fees and dates 22

Performance is a powerful thing. It evokes different emotions in different people; each reaction is entirely individual. The portraits in this course guide capture people responding to powerful on-screen moments created by NIDA graduates. This endless spectrum of human emotion illustrates the importance of the dramatic arts as a universal language that

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Why NIDA Studios?

NIDA Studios develop your individual strengths, skills and technique in the performing arts. Outcomes are delivered through practical training exercises and collaborative projects and are ideal for people with existing work and study priorities, as classes take place on weekends.

At the end of your NIDA Studio you can expect improved skills, professional contacts and the motivation to continue to pursue your passion. You will also receive careers advice and become a member of the NIDA community.

Studio benefits

As a student in a NIDA Studio, you receive:

→ access to the NIDA library → online support → invitations to NIDA productions and creative forums

(Sydney only).

If you are a student in a four-term studio, you also receive individual tutorials twice a year with your core tutor.

Flexible payment options

Course fees can either be paid in full upfront for a 10% discount or by instalment. See page 22 for further details.

Contemporary training practices

The 2015 series of studios have been designed to reflect current practices and trends in the arts and entertainment industries, drawing on the expertise of industry professionals from across Australia and around the world. You will finish the course with an up-to-date and competitive skill set.

Industry and careers

As a studio student you can also take advantage of NIDA’s strong links with the arts and entertainment industries. Learning from practitioners, you build professional contacts and develop your understanding of industry practice. We will guide you in taking the next step in your chosen career.

About NIDA

NIDA is Australia’s National Institute of Dramatic Art, a centre of excellence in education and training for theatre, film and television. Since 1959 we have offered a variety of exceptional educational experiences through a range of full-time and short courses.

NIDA Open

NIDA Open delivers industry-leading programs across Australia in the form of short courses, studios and residencies for adults, young people and children, as well as skills development opportunities for business professionals.

NIDA StudiosAbout

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World class facilities

Sydney

The NIDA campus in Kensington is an award-winning facility, tailored to performing arts training. You have access to theatres, rehearsal rooms, a sound stage, lighting studio, fully equipped production workshops and the latest in audio-visual facilities.

Melbourne

In Melbourne, we partner with the national centre for elite vocational dance, The Australian Ballet School, situated in Southbank, and with The Abbotsford Convent, a unique learning and cultural precinct 4km from the CBD.

Brisbane

In Brisbane NIDA Studios run at the state-of-the art facilities of the Southbank Institute of Technology, located in the heart of Brisbane’s cultural precinct.

Quality teaching staff

NIDA tutors are experts in their field. Selected for their outstanding teaching ability and knowledge of industry practice, they are able to provide you with feedback, direction and guidance as you progress through your course. Tutors that work with young people are subject to working with children checks in accordance with the relevant state laws.

Current NIDA Studio tutors include Les Chantery (actor, Schapelle, Redfern Now); Sarah Giles (director, Sydney Theatre Company); Julie Lynch (designer, Opera Australia); Shaun Goss (actor, Melbourne Theatre Company); Matthew Zeremes (actor, Underbelly); Alison Rooke (writer, Somersault Theatre Company); Andrea Demetriades (actor, Janet King); Tyran Parke (music theatre director, A Light in the Dark); Christopher Sommers (actor, Predestination).

Course advisory group

The Course Advisory Group holds NIDA Studios to the highest standards ensuring educational quality meets Australian best practice benchmarks and recent industry developments. The group benefits from the experience and knowledge of key NIDA staff members, including Lynne Williams (Director/CEO), Michael Scott-Mitchell (Head of Design/Director of Undergraduate Studies) and Jeff Janisheski (Head of Acting), as well as guest artists from the performing arts industry.

How to apply

Entry to the studio courses is by audition or interview. To apply, complete an online application form at www.nida.edu.au/studios.

We will contact you if your audition or interview is successful. Course fees must be paid in advance of each term, with an obligation to complete the course.

Interviews

Interviews are held as group interviews. Each applicant is required to stay for the whole interview time. Please be prepared to talk about your interests and experience in the field you are applying for.

Auditions

All audition information, including the audition pieces, are available at www.open.nida.edu.au. Applicants are required for the whole audition time and auditions will involve some group activity. Please wear comfortable clothes.

Venues

Sydney NIDA, Kensington Campus 215 Anzac Parade, Kensington

Brisbane Southbank Institute of Technology Southbank Campus, Colchester Street South Brisbane

Melbourne Young People The Australian Ballet School

2 Kavanagh Street, Southbank

Adults The Abbotsford Convent 1 Heliers Street, Abbotsford

Call us

If you’d like guidance as to which studio best suits your needs, please call NIDA Open on 02 9697 7626. We can advise you on options and pathways. Let us know if there is any way in which we can enrich your NIDA experience.

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Studios for young people

Studio courses

2015

Acting09

Writing09

Directing10

Singing10

Musical theatre10

Filmmaking11

TV presenting11

Design11

Young people15 – 18 years

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Lindsay Farris

Lindsay Farris graduated from the Young Actors Studio in 2003. Since his time at NIDA, Lindsay has worked with several leading Australian theatre companies including Sydney Theatre Company, La Boite Theatre Company, Ensemble Theatre, Belvoir St Theatre, and played the title role of Hamlet for Sport for Jove’s critically acclaimed 2012 production.

Lindsay has also appeared in the feature films Bad Behaviour and Observance and acts as the Executive Director of The National Youth Theatre Company – a company dedicated to the development of young artists.

About his time at NIDA, Lindsay says: “The Young Actors Studio, its tutors and directors, gave me the foundation for the techniques and craft which underpin my work today.”

Young Actors Studio 2003

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Sydney, Melbourne, BrisbaneSun 11am – 5pm

SydneySun 11am – 5pm

SydneySun 12pm – 5pm

YOUNG ACTORS STUDIO

YOUNG ACTORS SHOWREEL

YOUNG WRITERS STUDIO

Want to be an actor?Meet other young artists as you work in a performance ensemble. Develop skills for stage and screen and learn from acting industry professionals.

Each term is a building block in your acting journey. Open sessions occur at the end of the first and second terms and a performance presentation occurs at the end of third term.

Outcomes → improvisation as a tool for devising scenes

and characters → practice of vocal and physical skills in relation

to performance → ability to respond to a variety of scripts → effective collaboration with others → application of acting skills to the screen context → preparation of audition materials with

confidence.

Term 1 8 Feb – 29 MarLearn vocal techniques to develop range and flexibility. Develop skills in improvisation technique, characterisation and stagecraft. Identify best practice rehearsal process.

Term 2 3 May – 21 JunExplore movement techniques to develop physical presence and to build stamina for performance. Consider the physical aspect of characterisation; prepare and present classic and contemporary scenework.

Term 3 26 Jul – 13 SepInvestigate audition techniques and processes; prepare and present monologues. Collaborate with others to create an original contemporary work for presentation. Utilise production elements to showcase your work to an invited audience.

Term 4 11 Oct – 29 NovApply acting techniques to scenework for camera; rehearse and shoot challenging scenes. Learn how to hone your skills for the industry as you participate in simulated casting sessions.

Want to be industry-ready?This studio is suitable if you have completed NIDA’s Young Actors Studio, Young Actors Residency, or if you have significant training or experience at NIDA. Prepare, rehearse and shoot two contrasting scenes, creating a showreel to demonstrate your versatility and range as an actor.

With expert guidance and direction, select, prepare and rehearse material in term 1, and shoot two scenes from film or television in term 2. Receive an edited copy of your showreel.

Outcomes → practice and knowledge of the elements of an

effective showreel → application of a range of performance

techniques to scenework → creative collaboration with others on a shoot → maximum on-camera impact, utilising individual

strengths.

Term 1 8 Feb – 29 MarCollaborate with a director to identify showreel scenes that best suit and challenge you. Discover how to create a showreel and deliver your work effectively.

Term 2 3 May – 21 JunApply your acting skills to shooting scenes in the studio and on location. Work with your director as well as a camera operator to identify key components in successful screen performance.

Want to be a writer?This is an intimate studio for dedicated young writers. Practice the principles of effective storytelling and learn how to write words and ideas that leap off the page.

Develop a short play or screenplay. Term 2 includes staged readings of your work with the NIDA Young Actors Studio for an audience.

Outcomes → knowledge and practise of effective storytelling

principles → creation of scenes for a range of characters → collaboration with others to develop compelling

narrative → application of skills towards making original

work.

Term 1 8 Feb – 29 MarIdentify what makes a good story and how to create engaging characters. Build confidence in writing short scripts for performance.

Term 2 3 May – 21 JunExplore storytelling techniques for screen and online media forms. Discover what gives great writers the edge as you experiment, innovate and present a final project at the completion of the term.

Audition

Sydney Sun 7 Dec 2014 Sun 18 Jan 2015 10am or 2pm

Brisbane Sat 13 Dec 2014 10am Sat 10 Jan 2015 2pm

Melbourne Sun 14 Dec 2014 10am Sun 11 Jan 2015 2pm

Fees

Audition $30

Audition

Sydney Sun 7 Dec 2014 Sun 18 Jan 2015 10am

Fees

Audition $30 Course $2,500

Interview

Sydney Sun 18 Jan 2015 11am

Fees

Interview $25 Course $1,500

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YOUNG DIRECTORS STUDIOWant to be a director?Create a director’s concept for live performance and screen in this intensive two term studio. Develop your own storytelling style as you collaborate with others to realise your vision.

Term 1 focuses on staging for live performance. Term 2 sees you collaborating with others on a screen project.

Outcomes → creative collaboration towards developing

theatrical concepts → knowledge and practice of a structured

rehearsal process → application of rehearsal techniques when

working with actors → consideration of visual storytelling skills for the

screen context.

Term 1 8 Feb – 29 MarIdentify how best to respond to briefs, lead a production team and collaborate imaginatively with performers. Direct guest actors to develop your creative concept.

Term 2 3 May – 21 JunShoot scenes to examine the role of a screen director. Consider the visual language of film. Effectively manage actors to create compelling screen performance.

Interview

Sydney Sun 18 Jan 2015 3pm

Fees


SydneySun 11am – 5pm

YOUNG MUSIC THEATRE STUDIOWant to be a triple threat?Receive in-depth training in the three disciplines of acting, singing and dancing.Explore a range of song styles and challenging choreography as you act out in devised work and musical theatre scenes.

Term 1 focuses on collaboration and core skills for musical performance. Term 2 concludes with a public presentation of your work.

Outcomes → improvisation as a tool for creating character → ability to engage an audience by storytelling

through song → development towards a versatile dance

technique → performance and collaboration on a range of

song styles.

Term 1 26 Jul – 13 SepPractice and extend your dance skills, acting technique and vocal range to create stories with impact. Discover and interpret both classic and contemporary songs as you develop your music theatre technique. Collaborate with others to devise original storylines as well as rehearse dynamic scenework to create truthful performance.

Term 2 11 Oct – 5 DecRehearse complex material to combine your acting, dancing and singing skills. Work to the demands of audience presentation as you develop a stage driven narrative with a director, musical director and choreographer. The focus this term is on the creation of a short performance and innovative music theatre storytelling.

Audition

Sydney Sun 28 Jun 2015 10am

Fees



YOUNG SINGERS STUDIOWant to be a singer?Identify your individual strengths as you develop skills in performing a range of song styles. Build a strong foundation in vocal technique and create believable, connected performances.

Find passion and excitement in releasing your individual creativity to an audience. Open sessions occur at the end of term 1. Term 2 culminates with a cabaret performance to an invited audience.

Outcomes → effective interpretation of lyrics → knowledge and application of vocal techniques

for singing → a confident approach to auditions → performance practice of diverse song styles.

Term 1 8 Feb – 29 MarFind your unique voice through an exploration of contemporary and classic songs. Learn the elements of effective vocal technique.

Term 2 3 May – 21 JunImmerse yourself in the rehearsal process as you train in a variety of material for both group and solo performance for presentation.

Audition

Sydney Sun 18 Jan 2015 11am

Fees


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YOUNG FILMMAKERS STUDIO

YOUNG PRESENTERS STUDIO

YOUNG DESIGN AND PRODUCTION STUDIO

Want to be a filmmaker?Discover the unique medium of film to make a short project in collaboration with others. Write, shoot and edit under the guidance of industry professionals.

Investigate the essentials of filmmaking and experience studio and location shoots. Develop the necessary skills in term 1, so you are ready for the shoot experience in term 2.

Outcomes → collaboration with others to create original work → creation of storyboards and frame shots → application of technical elements to best

advantage → ability to edit scenes using current software

programs.

Term 1 26 Jul – 13 SepInvestigate screen language and the elements required to create compelling screen stories. This term allows you to test your findings in a variety of exercises to camera.

Term 2 11 Oct – 29 NovCollaborate with others to prepare and shoot a short film. Work in the studio and on location and then edit your shoot in the NIDA media lab. Receive a copy of your film to be screened at NIDA’s Short Film Festival.

Want to be a TV presenter?Explore the skills of performing naturally to camera. Create and present pieces in a variety of styles and find your own screen presence.

Your studio content covers working with autocue, interview techniques and presenting to a live audience and to camera.

Outcomes → knowledge and practice of a variety of

presenting styles → writing and performing skills for camera → effective and confident use of autocue → improvisation to camera within a variety of

contexts.

Term 1 26 Jul – 13 SepInvestigate TV presenting techniques to build confidence and proficiency in being able to relate to the camera with impact. Consider vocal and physical presence and a variety of segment styles.

Term 2 11 Oct – 29 NovUndertake a performance project. Extend your skills by creating a range of TV presenting segments, both individual and group. Shoot your segments under the guidance and direction of industry professionals.

Want to be a designer or techie? The focus for this studio is on design and technical elements of performance. Develop original concepts and identify how best to collaborate with a creative team using tools of the trade. Explore lighting, sound, stage management, staging, props and costumes.

Outcomes → collaboration on creative concepts → an understanding of the components of visual

storytelling → creation of model boxes, costume design and

technical drawings to scale → knowledge of production bump in and bump out

processes → application of current WHS regulations in the

work place → practice of staging, lighting and sound

operations in a technical rehearsal.

Term 1 26 Jul – 13 SepExplore ideas for effective design in live performance. Build awareness in production and design, including costume, prop and set, lighting and sound. Present a detailed concept by the end of the term; receive feedback and direction.

Term 2 11 Oct – 29 NovCollaborate on a series of technical exercises to develop your skills. Experience staging, lighting, sound and costume operations. Work on the creation of scale drawings, masking, production bump in and bump out, as well as taking on production roles. Apply your learnings to a performance event.

Interview


Fees


Audition

Sydney Sun 28 Jun 2015 2pm

Fees


Interview


Fees


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Studios for adults

2015

Acting15

Screen acting16

Physical theatre17

Filmmaking17

Music theatre18

Singing18

TV presenting19

Writing19

Directing20

Design21

Studio courses

Adults18 years +

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Emme Hoy

“NIDA Open’s Writers Studio has put me into contact with inspirational, supportive mentors and peers that will be friends for life. During the first six months of the Studio I managed to generate a rough draft of my first play, and now in my second semester I am working on a TV pilot.

The Studio has given me a safe environment to share work, to gain confidence in my writing and weekly motivation to write and keep writing. The industry advice and experience of our teachers has helped me realise the type of writer I’d like to be, and has encouraged me to pursue extracurricular writing as I finish my BA at UNSW.

I am currently working on the development of a web series, as well as polishing and submitting my writing for stage. From now on, I’m going to take the skills, determination and discipline I’ve gained during the course and keep making my own opportunities, submitting writing and learning.”

Writers Studio: Live Performance and Screen 2014

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Sydney, Melbourne, BrisbaneSat 11am – 5pm

ACTORS STUDIOBuild a secure system of acting. Develop your individual and collaborative performance skills.This studio allows you to identify and practice NIDA acting techniques and develop your voice, body and imagination as a performer. Obtain support and direction from core tutors and be inspired by leading industry guests.

Outcomes → improvisation as a tool for creating character → ability to respond to a variety of scripts → creative collaboration towards dynamic performances → development of authentic characterisations → application of acting skills to the screen context → preparation and rehearsal of audition materials → performance delivery of a director’s vision and writer’s intent.

Term 1 SYD 31 Jan – 21 Mar MEL, BRI 7 Feb – 28 MarInstrument work: Develop vocal and physical presence. Extend vocal range and freedom, practise ways to move with ease and purpose when creating character.

Imagination and collaboration: Develop spontaneity in performance through impulse work and by utilising improvisation techniques to work as an ensemble. Apply vocal, physical and acting techniques to extended improvisations that develop your ability to create focused, motivated performances.

At the end of this term, you receive formal feedback and direction regarding your progress.

Term 2 2 May – 20 JunClassical technique: extend the depth and range of your expression by working with iconic texts, reimagining their relevance for the 21st century. Engage with the demands of heightened language, bold physicality and challenging stagecraft.

Contemporary scenework: Develop approaches and techniques to bring to life a range of challenging material. Apply best rehearsal practices to deliver performances that are fresh and engaging.

Term 3 SYD 18 Jul – 12 Sep MEL, BRI 25 Jul – 19 SepCollaborate with an industry director on a studio project. The focus this term is in rehearsing for performance and engaging a live audience. Ensure you stay truthful as an actor as you work to the demands of performance.

Term 4 10 Oct – 28 NovAdvanced acting exercises and solo work: Refine acting skills by responding to others intuitively, hold focus and create intrigue through compelling monologues. Practise audition technique for a range of industry demands.

Note: There will be a mid-year intake of this course. Auditions will take place Saturday 27 June 2015 in Sydney only.

Audition

Sydney Sat 6 Dec 2014 Sat 17 Jan 2015

Melbourne Sun 14 Dec 2014 Sun 11 Jan 2015

Brisbane Sat 13 Dec 2014 Sat 10 Jan 2015 10am or 2pm

Fees



ADVANCED ACTORS STUDIOCollaborate with industry experts to apply advanced audition and screen acting techniques to challenging material. In addition to working closely with your core tutors, you will develop your skillset in masterclasses with key creatives in the production process.

Outcomes → extension of individual strengths as a working

actor. Development of supportive relationships with a creative team

→ optimum ability to embrace technical factors in performance

→ in-depth practise of screen tests to current industry standards understanding of how to position yourself according to professional needs

→ access to ongoing professional development opportunities.

Term 1 SYD 31 Jan – 21 Mar MEL, BRI 7 Feb – 28 MarAdvanced craft work: Receive in-depth coaching for voice, movement and stagecraft as you work on challenging classical and contemporary scenes and undertake advanced training.

Term 2 2 May – 20 JunAdvanced camera technique: Receive in-depth coaching for mastering performances to camera. Identify how to maximise your strengths, expand your potential. Apply skills to both the studio and off-site location contexts. The focus this term is on shooting multiple scenes from two contrasting narratives.

Term 3 SYD 18 Jul – 5 Sep MEL, BRI 25 Jul – 12 SepStudio screen project: Collaborate with a professional screenwriter/director to develop your own webisode series which will be uploaded and available online. Plot and chart your character’s journey over a narrative, ensuring that you pitch your performance appropriate to your character’s arc.

Term 4 11 Oct – 28 NovAuditions, screen tests and industry practise: Enhance your acting technique to deliver striking and memorable stage and screen auditions on demand. Participate in industry-specific masterclasses with guest artists. Identify best audition practice and gain marketing know-how for the working actor.

Audition

Sydney Sat 6 Dec 2014, 2pm Sat 17 Jan 2015, 10am or 2pm

Melbourne Sunday 14 Dec 2014, 2pm Sunday 11 Jan 2015, 10am

Brisbane Saturday 13 Dec 2014, 2pm Saturday 10 Jan 2015, 10am

Fees

Audition $30

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SCREEN ACTORS STUDIOCreate a strong foundation for performing effectively to camera. Identify and practice NIDA screen acting techniques in relation to Australian and international scripts.Consider how your vocal, physical and imaginative qualities contribute to the craft of screen performance. Build confidence in relating to the camera and in being able to deliver bold, detailed performances.

Outcomes → interpretation of a range of scripts for performance → development of authentic characterisations → effective collaboration with others to create dynamic scene-work → ability to embrace technical demands → confident delivery of screen test materials → productive relationships with director and crew.

Term 1 SYD 31 Jan – 21 Mar MEL, BRI 7 Feb – 28 MarInstrument work: Develop vocal and physical presence specifically for the screen. Extend vocal range and freedom, practice ways to move with ease and purpose when being directed.

Imagination and relationship to camera: Develop spontaneity in performance through impulse work. Apply vocal, physical and acting techniques to improvised and scripted scenes to camera.


Term 2 2 May – 20 JunPerformance for visual storytelling: Examine and practice acting techniques for screen through diverse directorial approaches from the classical to the experimental.

Characterisation and screen charisma: Apply your acting technique to develop believable, engaging characters over a story arc and explore ways to connect with audiences through the lens. Rehearse and shoot contemporary Australian scenework.

Term 3 SYD 18 Jul – 5 Sep MEL, BRI 25 Jul – 12 SepLanguage and action: Learn and apply American and British accents, bring the inner life into physicality for the screen.

Emotional expression and screen performance: Achieve depth and range in different genres including comedy, drama and soap. Apply accent and physical life to contemporary international scenework.


Term 4 10 Oct – 5 DecAdvanced acting exercises and solo work to camera: Refine acting skill by responding to others intuitively, hold focus and create intrigue through compelling monologues.

Screen tests and castings: Practise the tools required to effectively manage both prepared scenes and cold reads, respond to casting briefs and identify how to work towards industry best practice.

At the end of this term you receive advice regarding personal development, pathway options and professional opportunities.

Audition

Sydney Sun 7 Dec 2014 Sun 18 Jan 2015 10am or 2pm

Brisbane Sat 13 Dec 2014 Sat 10 Jan 2015 10am or 2pm

Melbourne Sun 14 Dec 2014 Sun 11 Jan 2015 10am or 2pm

Fees


SydneySat 11am – 5pm (Term 1 Jan intake)

10am – 5pm (Term 2 Jan intake) 11am – 5pm (Term 1 Jul intake)

ACTORS SHOWREELThis advanced studio is suitable for actors who are interested in a multi-dimensional experience in the casting, rehearsal, and shooting of showreel content.Prepare, rehearse and shoot two contrasting scenes that display your range and aptitude in affecting an audience.

With expert guidance and direction, select, prepare and rehearse challenging material in term 1. Shoot two scenes from film or television in term 2.

Outcomes → greater confidence in handling high stakes

emotional scenework → maximum on-camera impact, utilising individual

strengths → application of a range of performance

techniques to scenework → a secure system of preparation to minimise

anxiety → creative collaboration with others on a shoot → identification of professional avenues for

your work.

Term 1 Jan intake 31 Jan – 21 Mar Jul intake 18 Jul – 5 SepCollaborate with a director to identify showreel scenes that best suit and challenge you. Discover new ways forward to imagine, interpret and deliver your work.

Term 2 Jan intake 2 May – 20 Jun Jul intake 10 Oct – 28 Nov Apply your acting expertise to shooting scenes in the studio or on location. Work with your director as well as a cinematographer to identify key in delivering a professional standard screen performance.

Audition

Sydney January Sat 13 Dec 2014

10am Sat 17 Jan 2015 10am

July Sat 27 Jun 2015 10am

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SydneySat 11am – 5pm


PHYSICAL THEATRESTUDIO

FILMMAKERS STUDIO

Learn to create powerful and compelling performance through visual and physical theatre.Explore the intersection of text, movement, music and imagery to create striking new forms. Train your physicality to tell stories, express ideas and realise its expressive potential.

Utilise the skills developed in term 1 to create dynamically arresting work in term 2. Consider improvisation and composition techniques as key principles in the creative process.

Outcomes → a variety of movement disciplines to create

performance → informed physical choices in character

development → an understanding of key principles in theatre

composition and choreography → combined imagination and physicality to

enhance performance → responsiveness to a directorial vision → cultivation of collaborative working

relationships.

Term 1 31 Jan – 21 MarTrain in a range of movement systems designed for performance working on strength, creativity and expressivity. Explore devising practice to drive narrative arcs, utilise space in unexpected ways and connect with audiences.

Term 2 2 May – 20 JunApply your skills to the demands of a theatre director to create a devised project using movement, text, imagery, sound and interdisciplinary performance techniques.

Examine the richness of visual language as you collaborate with others on creating a documentary and short film. Write, shoot and edit under the guidance of industry professionals.Investigate the essentials of filmmaking and experience how the different roles work best together on a project. Shoot in NIDA studios and on location. The year concludes with a screening of your work.

Outcomes → an understanding of the components of visual storytelling → collaboration with others to create original work → application of technical elements to best advantage → creation of storyboards and frame shots → ability to edit scenes using current software programs → the identification of professional avenues within the industry.

Term 1 31 Jan – 21 MarInvestigate the principles of effective filmmaking through a range of camera exercises. Examine genre and style, mise-en-scene, creative collaboration and screen language.

Explore the relationship between image, time and motion. Consider sequence and composition, and the impact of lighting and sound.

Term 2 2 May – 20 JunThe focus this term is on documentary filmmaking processes. Assess styles such as Cinema Verite, investigate story angles and consider points of view.

Shoot and edit a short documentary. Collaborate with others to research, structure and shape an original work.

Term 3 18 July – 5 SepThis term focuses on the creative development of short films. Prepare your idea, shooting concept, and identify the logistical requirements to realise your vision.

Practise rehearsal techniques, consider casting and directing and assess your audience’s needs. Plan your film shoot.

Term 4 10 Oct – 28 NovMake your short film. Shoot on location and in the studio with a guest Director of Photography. Experience a range of techniques and roles as you work as crew on each other’s projects.

Edit in the NIDA media lab. The studio concludes with a screening of your film at the NIDA Short Film Festival.

Note: You will negotiate five additional shooting days with other students and tutors.

Audition


11am Sat 17 Jan 2015 2pm

July Sat 27 Jun 2015 11am

Fees


Interview

Sydney Sat 6 Dec 2014 2pm Sat 17 Jan 2015 11am

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MUSIC THEATRESTUDIOIntegrate acting, singing and dancing as you achieve the skills required for performing music theatre.Identify and extend your strengths, develop a secure approach to acting, prepare choreographed routines, devise works and create music theatre scenes. Gain confidence with auditions, experience different styles of song and dance and develop the skills to have maximum impact on your audience. The year concludes with a final showcase of your work.

Outcomes → improvisation as a tool for creating character → ability to respond to a variety of music theatre repertoire → execution of a variety of dance styles → performance of a range of song styles → understanding and practice of vocal techniques → prepared audition materials to deliver with confidence → effective collaboration with a creative team.

Term 1 31 Jan – 21 MarTechniques and tools 1: Explore and extend your ability to communicate through physicality and extend dance skills.

Techniques and tools 2: Build a solid foundation in vocal technique to develop your range and flexibility. Practise NIDA acting techniques in relation to the demands of music theatre.


Term 2 2 May – 20 JunStyle and genre 1: Develop your singing repertoire (classic to contemporary) and extend your physical abilities.

Style and genre 2: Train in dance styles for music theatre.

Storytelling and performance: Create engaging characters to communicate stories with impact. Learn to integrate your skills with the ensemble.

Term 3 18 Jul – 5 SepPre-professional practice 1: Apply singing and dancing techniques to interpret contemporary and classic West End and Broadway repertoire.

Pre-professional practice 2: Apply acting techniques to scenework to create dynamic and truthful performances, execute challenging choreography for both traditional and non-traditional contexts.


Term 4 10 Oct – 5 DecPerformance training: Rehearse complex material for the rigours of a stage production. Work with a director, musical director and choreographer to deliver a performance of integrity.

At the end of this term, you receive advice regarding personal development, pathway options and professional opportunities.

Audition


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SydneySat 12pm – 5pm

SINGERS STUDIOExplore a variety of music styles as you are challenged, encouraged and extended in all aspects of performing through song. Classes include vocal technique, lyrics interpretation, group and solo singing.Access specialist tuition in contemporary music, music theatre and cabaret. The focus is on building your repertoire for auditions and performance in a supportive environment and on developing confidence when performing to an audience.

Outcomes → in-depth understanding of vocal techniques → performance practice of diverse song styles → confident approach to auditions → meaningful engagement with an audience → collaborative working relationships in an

ensemble → creative approaches to a cabaret number.

Term 1 18 Jul – 5 SepDevelop your instrument by examining breath, tone, pitch and rhythm. Practise techniques to create dynamic storytelling through song.

Term 2 10 Oct – 28 NovApply your skills to the demands of performance for music theatre and cabaret. This term culminates with a presentation of a singing project drawing on both traditional and popular forms.

Audition

Sydney Sat 27 Jun 2015 3pm

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TV PRESENTERS STUDIO

WRITERSSTUDIO

LIVE PERFORMANCE SCREEN

Develop your unique style and build the skills required to create and deliver presentation segments with confidence. Learn how to communicate effectively in a full range of live and recorded presentation roles. Prepare, rehearse and shoot two contrasting segments that display your range and aptitude in engaging audiences.

Outcomes → writing and performing skills across specialised

segments → application of acting techniques in the delivery

of presenting roles → effective and confident use of autocue → improvisation to camera within a variety of

contexts → development of voice-over skills in a sound

studio → identification of professional avenues within the

industry.

Term 1 Jan intake 31 Jan – 21 Mar Jul intake 18 Jul – 5 SepTechnique: Practice a range of disciplines in vocal awareness, physical presence and live performance to communicate to your audience.

Styles and genre: Develop a variety of presenting styles including lifestyle shows, children’s programs, radio, interviews and broadcast news. Work with guests from the industry to develop your personal approach as an effective and compelling presenter.

Term 2 Jan intake 2 May – 20 Jun Jul intake 10 Oct – 28 Nov Collaborate with a professional presenter and cinematographer to write, rehearse and shoot two engaging segments to deliver an industry standard showreel. Apply your presenting skills to the rigours of studio and on-location shooting.

Write compelling stories and characters for live performance. If you have had some experience in dramatic writing, this studio ensures you have a secure approach to your craft. Receive mentorship, guidance and direction. Collaborate with NIDA actors to have your scenes brought to life.

Outcomes → development of a dynamic narrative → creation of a strong synopsis → engaging scenes for a range of characters → integration of structure, character, and dialogue → application of skills to complete a short play → identification of professional opportunities

within the industry.

Term 1 31 Jan – 21 MarUnderstand the principles of effective storytelling for a range of live performance contexts. Activate stories through action and dialogue, through practise and feedback.

Term 2 2 May – 20 Jun Develop concepts for live performance scripts, ultimately focusing on a short project. Collaborate with guest actors to experience your work in action; receive feedback and direction.

Identify the specific demands of film and television as you road-test your ideas. Bring script to screen and develop scenes for visual storytelling that reach with impact. Collaborate with NIDA actors to rehearse and present your scenes in a recorded setting.

Outcomes → written content maximising the strengths of

small and large screen formats → presentation of your work in professional

standard layout → consideration of a range of possible structures

and genres → practise of screen action and visual storytelling

methods → effective tools to complete a short screenplay → identification of professional avenues within the

industry.

Term 1 18 Jul – 5 SepExamine small and large screen formats. Investigate style and genre, understand how best to transform your ideas to create an effective plot, premise, protagonist and dramatic problem.

Term 2 10 Oct – 28 Nov Build your story into a narrative structure specific for TV or film. Learn to build conflict, tension, character and compelling dialogue into a collaborative project with NIDA actors and a screen director.

Audition


10am Sat 17 Jan 2015 10am or 2pm

July Sat 27 Jun 2014 2pm

Fees


Interview


Fees


Interview

Sydney Sat 27 Jun 2015 2pm

Fees


This studio is designed as a four term program that develops skills for both live performance (two terms) and the screen/digital mediums (two terms).

You can choose to specialise in either area as a two-term option. Taken consecutively, you receive comprehensive training that prepares you for a range of industry demands.

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DIRECTORSSTUDIO

LIVE PERFORMANCE SCREENAcquire the skills required to lead a creative team, motivate a company of performers and inspire audiences. Consider the director’s role and responsibilities, principles of effective storytelling and develop the confidence to realise your vision. Investigate techniques to assist actors to create dynamic performances. Understand how best to utilise staging to create meaningful action.

Outcomes → ability to respond imaginatively to scripts → a collaborative working methodology to develop

concepts → knowledge and application of a structured

rehearsal process → script analysis when working with actors → staging of a short piece for performance → the practise of different rehearsal techniques.

Term 1 31 Jan – 21 MarDefine the director’s role and responsibilities, examine principles of effective storytelling and understand the language of live performance in a variety of contexts. Collaborate with guest actors to practise methods of working well with performers.

Term 2 2 May – 20 Jun Examine the director’s process by developing a concept and plan of execution. Develop technical awareness and skill in staging, design, lighting and sound. Deliver a presentation of a detailed concept by the end of the term; receive feedback and direction.

Examine the specific demands of film, television and digital media as you road-test your findings. Consider genre and style, script analysis, scheduling, storyboard creation, casting, filming and editing. Collaborate with NIDA actors on a screen performance masterclass.

Outcomes → exploration of creative possibilities in screen

direction → effective interpretation of a screenplay → application of technical elements towards

optimum results → creation of storyboards and frame shots → collaborative working relationships with actors

on set.

Term 1 18 Jul – 5 SepExplore the visual, dramatic and technical challenges that directors face when applying their skills to storytelling for screen. Consider script requirements, shot composition, visual detailing, lighting and sound techniques, continuity and the actor’s journey.

Term 2 10 Oct – 28 Nov Develop experience in direction; consider a range of storytelling platforms including film, television, commercials, music clips and online media. Choose an area of specialisation and collaborate with actors to develop a project. Edit scenes using current software programs.

Interview

Sydney Sat 6 Dec 2014 11am Sat 17 Jan 2015 2pm

Fees


Interview

Sydney Sat 27 Jun 2015 11am

Fees


This studio is designed as a four-term program that develops skills for both live performance (two terms) and the screen/digital mediums (two terms).


Mystery Road (2013)00:38:52

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DESIGNERSSTUDIO

LIVE PERFORMANCE SCREENDevelop the skills and confidence to design boldly and imaginatively for live performance.Consider the designer’s role and responsibilities and the principles of effective design for set and costumes. The focus is on the development of original concepts and how best to collaborate with the creative team using sketches, collage, model boxes and other tools of the trade.

Outcomes → interpretation of briefs for performance → creation of imaginative new worlds through set

and costume design → collaboration on creative concepts → effective communication of detailed ideas → utilisation of a model box → rendering of costume designs.

Term 1 31 Jan – 21 MarUnderstand the principles of effective design for a range of live performance contexts. Develop knowledge and technical skills in production design including costume, prop and set design. Learn how to define your role as a designer in relation to others to build effective working relationships as well as generate innovation.

Term 2 2 May – 20 Jun Examine the designer’s process by developing a concept and plan of delivery. Present a detailed concept by the end of the term; receive feedback and direction.

Develop creative design skills for the small and big screens. Consider the design implications of studio and location shoots. Identify key principles in screen design for both sets and costumes as you practice methods by which to achieve successful results.

Outcomes → an understanding of the relationship between

cinematography and design → creation of effective storyboards → preparation of an art department schedule → construction and drafting of design images and

plans → engagement with different strategies for film

and television → interaction with technology in visual media.

Term 1 18 Jul – 5 SepExplore the visual, dramatic and technical challenges that designers face when applying their skills to storytelling for the screen context. Consider script requirements, shot composition, visual detailing, lighting and sound techniques, continuity and the actor’s journey.

Term 2 10 Oct – 28 Nov Develop experience in design. Consider a range of storytelling platforms including film, television, commercials, music clips and online media. Choose an area of specialisation and collaborate with actors to develop a project.

Interview

Sydney Sat 6 Dec 2014 11am Sat 17 Jan 2015 3pm

Fees


Interview

Sydney Sat 27 Jun 2015 11am

Fees


This studio is designed as a four-term program that develops skills for both live performance (two terms) and the screen/digital mediums (two terms).


The Great Gatsby (2013)00:44:12

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Fees and dates Apply now

Applications to all NIDA Studios can be made online at www.nida.edu.au/studios

Need help?

If you’re looking for advice on which course to do, the NIDA Open team can assist you. Call 02 9697 7626 between 9am and 5pm weekdays. You can also contact us at [email protected]

Upfront payment discount

Course fees paid up-front receive a 10% discount. Alternatively you can pay your fees by instalments as listed below.

Studios for young people

Young Actors Showreel $2,500 1st instalment of $1,300, 2nd instalment of $1,200, or $2,250 upfront

Young Actors Studio $3,700 1st instalment of $1,000 and 3 instalments of $900, or $3,330 upfront

Young Design and Production Studio $1,950 1st instalment of $1,000, 2nd instalment of $950, or $1,755 upfront

Young Directors Studio $1,500 1st instalment of $800, 2nd instalment of $700, or $1,350 upfront

Young Filmmakers Studio $1,500 1st instalment of $800, 2nd instalment of $700, or $1,350 upfront

Young Music Theatre Studio $2,500 1st instalment of $1,300, 2nd instalment of $1,200, or $2,250 upfront

Young Presenters Studio $1,500 1st instalment of $800, 2nd instalment of $700, or $1,350 upfront

Young Singers Studio $1,500 1st instalment of $800, 2nd instalment of $700, or $1,350 upfront

Young Writers Studio $1,500 1st instalment of $800, 2nd instalment of $700, or $1,350 upfront

Studios for adults

Actors Showreel $3,690 3 instalments of $1,230, or $3,321 upfront

Actors Studio $4,350 1st instalment of $1,350 and 3 instalments of $1,000, or $3,915 upfront

Advanced Actors Studio $4,800 1st instalment of $1,500, 3 instalments of $1,100, or $4,320 upfront

Designers Studio: Live Performance or Screen $2,300 1st instalment of $1,300, 2nd instalment of $1,000, or $2,070 upfront

Directors Studio: Live Performance or Screen $2,300 1st instalment of $1,300, 2nd instalment of $1,000, or $2,070 upfront

Filmmakers Studio $5,900 4 instalments of $1,475, or $5,310 upfront

Music Theatre Studio $7,700 4 instalments of $1,925, or $6,930 upfront

Physical Theatre Studio $2,200 1st instalment of $1,200, 2nd instalment of $1,000, or $1,980 upfront

Screen Actors Studio $4,350 1st instalment of $1,350 and 3 instalments of $1,000, or $3,915 upfront

Singers Studio $1,850 1st instalment of $1,000, 2nd instalment of $850, or $1,665 upfront

TV Presenters Studio $3,690 3 instalments of $1,230, or $3,321 upfront

Writers Studio: Live Performance or Screen $2,300 1st instalment of $1,300, 2nd instalment of $1,000, or $2,070 upfront

Instalment dates for courses commencing January 2015

Instalment 1 30 January 2015

Instalment 2 13 March 2015

Instalment 3 12 June 2015

Instalment dates for courses commencing July 2015

Instalment 1 17 July 2015

NIDA thanks the following organisations for their ongoing support

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