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HALF-YEAR COURSES

NIDA Open Program offers half-year part-time courses starting in February and July each year for those with dedication and creative potential.  Entry is by audition or interview.

Applications for half-year courses including Acting to Camera, Presenting to Camera and Acting Ensemble for 2009 are now open.

All applicants receive an interview or audition.  You can apply online below or complete an application form and send it to NIDA Open Program with the application fee, your resume and a paragraph explaining why you would like to do this course.



HALF-YEAR PART-TIME COURSES


Acting to Camera - 18 yrs+ AUDITION 10am
Singers Studio - 18 yrs+ AUDITION 2pm
Writers Studio - 18 yrs+ INTERVIEW 2pm

 

 

ACTING TO CAMERA - 18 YRS+ AUDITION 10AM

Discover your unique screen presence. Develop acting skills and gain techniques for acting to camera.  Prepare, rehearse and perform scenes from film and television covering both comedy and drama.

Term 1: 4 August to 22 September
Term 2: 13 October to 8 December
Times: Tuesday evenings 6.30pm – 9.30pm

Fees: $1,200 payable over 3 instalments of $400


 

Course Number:

09AW1007

Age:

18 years+

Prerequisites:

entry by audition only

Fee:

$22.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Sunday, 5 July 2009
5 July
10:00am to 01:00pm
Sunday

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

SINGERS STUDIO - 18 YRS+ AUDITION 2PM

Develop singing skills through access to specialist tuition in a variety of music styles. Be challenged, encouraged and extended in all aspects of performing through song. Classes include vocal technique, interpreting lyrics, group and solo singing, repertoire and singing styles such as contemporary music, cabaret and music theatre. Develop acting and movement skills and build confidence in your individual style of performing. The focus is practical with a final presentation.

Term 1: 2 August to 20 September
Term 2: 18 October to 13 December
Times: Sundays 12.00pm – 5.00pm

Fees: $1,425 payable over 3 instalments of $475


 


 

 

Course Number:

09P1402

Age:

18 years+

Prerequisites:

entry by audition only

Fee:

$22.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Sunday, 5 July 2009
5 July
02:00pm to 04:00pm
Sunday

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

WRITERS STUDIO - 18 YRS+ INTERVIEW 2PM

Develop skills in writing drama for stage and screen. Work with industry specialists to develop a one-act play and a short film script. Be encouraged and stimulated; learn how to collaborate with other artists. Become familiar with industry standards and methods of workshopping your script.

Term 1: 1 August to 19 September
Term 2: 17 October to 12 December
Times: Saturdays 12.00pm – 5.00pm

Fees: $1,425 payable over 3 instalments of $475


 


 


 

 

Course Number:

09P2501

Age:

18 years+

Prerequisites:

entry by interview only

Fee:

$22.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Sunday, 5 July 2009
5 July
02:00pm to 04:00pm
Saturday

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us