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DESIGN

NIDA's design department is a world-class facility having trained designers such as Catherine Martin, designer for Baz Luhrmann and Oscar winner and nominee for Best Costume for the 2009 Oscars.

NIDA's offers a variety of short courses for adults ranging from two day intensive courses to extended evening and weekend courses. Courses cater for both beginners and those with more experience. Online bookings are now available.

For further information contact the NIDA Open Program.
Ph: 02 9697 7626
E-mail: contact form

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Short Courses For Adults 2010 (PDF)
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ADULT SHORT COURSES DESIGN


Corset Making 16yrs+ April Start
Corset Making 16yrs+ September Start
Costumes 16yrs+ June Start
Design for Film and TV 16yrs+ June Start
Design Intensive 16yrs+ July Start
Design Intensive 16yrs+ October Start
Design: Model-Box Making 16yrs+ September Start
Lighting Design 16yrs+ April Start
Set & Costume Design 16yrs+ September Start
Set Design 16yrs+ April Start
Sound Design 16yrs+ April Start

 

 

CORSET MAKING 16YRS+ APRIL START

If you’ve always wanted to make a corset for yourself or for theatrical costumes, join us in the NIDA costume department, where you’ll discover how to make and decorate your own corset. You must have some existing sewing skills (hand sewing and basic experience with a sewing machine).

 

Course Number:

10AA4007

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$375.00 (GST incl.)
until: Thursday, 11 March 2010

Fee:

$425.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Sunday, 11 April 2010
11 to 25 April
10:00am to 05:00pm
3 Sundays

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

CORSET MAKING 16YRS+ SEPTEMBER START

If you’ve always wanted to make a corset for yourself or for theatrical costumes, join us in the NIDA costume department, where you’ll discover how to make and decorate your own corset. You must have some existing sewing skills (hand sewing and basic experience with a sewing machine).

 

Course Number:

10AS4001

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$375.00 (GST incl.)
until: Thursday, 26 August 2010

Fee:

$425.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Sunday, 26 September 2010
26 September to 10 October
10:00am to 05:00pm
3 Sundays

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

COSTUMES 16YRS+ JUNE START

Become inspired by finding out how to make great costumes. Take part in practical sessions in the use of silhouette, cutting and fitting. Use your skills and imagination to create original costumes.

 

Course Number:

10AW4003

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$375.00 (GST incl.)
until: Thursday, 27 May 2010

Fee:

$425.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Sunday, 27 June 2010
27 June to 24 July
11:00am to 05:00pm
4 Sundays

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

DESIGN FOR FILM AND TV 16YRS+ JUNE START

Discover ways to shape your imaginative responses to create effective design choices for screen.  Develop an appreciation of screen language and styles as a tool to tell a story visually.  Consider the role of the Art Department and Wardrobe in realising design concepts.

 

Course Number:

10AW3006

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$475.00 (GST incl.)
until: Wednesday, 26 May 2010

Fee:

$525.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 26 June 2010
26 June to 24 July
11:00am to 05:00pm
5 Sundays

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

DESIGN INTENSIVE 16YRS+ JULY START

Develop creative design skills for sets and costumes for theatre. Practical exercises will leave you challenged and inspired.

 

Course Number:

10AW5009

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$200.00 (GST incl.)
until: Thursday, 10 June 2010

Fee:

$220.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 10 July 2010
10 to 11 July
10:00am to 05:00pm
Saturday & Sunday

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

DESIGN INTENSIVE 16YRS+ OCTOBER START

Develop creative design skills for sets and costumes for theatre. Practical exercises will leave you challenged and inspired.

 

Course Number:

10AS5007

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$200.00 (GST incl.)
until: Thursday, 2 September 2010

Fee:

$220.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 2 October 2010
2 to 3 October
10:00am to 05:00pm
Saturday & Sunday

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

DESIGN: MODEL-BOX MAKING 16YRS+ SEPTEMBER START

Develop a concept for a set design and then gain skills for making your own model-box.  This is an ideal course for those thinking of applying for the fulltime course.

 

Course Number:

10AS5008

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$200.00 (GST incl.)
until: Wednesday, 25 August 2010

Fee:

$220.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 25 September 2010
25 to 26 September
10:00am to 05:00pm
Saturday & Sunday

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

LIGHTING DESIGN 16YRS+ APRIL START

Explore the play of light, shade, space, mood and technical expertise through the collaborative medium of lighting design

 

Course Number:

10AA4005

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$355.00 (GST incl.)
until: Thursday, 11 March 2010

Fee:

$395.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Sunday, 11 April 2010
11 to 25 April
11:00am to 05:00pm
3 Sundays

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

SET & COSTUME DESIGN 16YRS+ SEPTEMBER START

Explore the theatrical space and the interplay of objects and human figures, colour, texture, shapes and light to create an imaginary world.  Interpret scripts and characters for design of theatre, dance and musicals.  Develop unique style and an understanding of the creative and production processes, including use of model boxes and costume drawings. 

 

Course Number:

10AW3007

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$475.00 (GST incl.)
until: Wednesday, 11 August 2010

Fee:

$525.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 11 September 2010
11 September to 9 October
11:00am to 05:00pm
5 Saturdays

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

SET DESIGN 16YRS+ APRIL START

Explore the theatrical space, the interplay of objects and human figures, colour, texture, shapes and light to create an imaginary world.

 

Course Number:

10AA4004

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$355.00 (GST incl.)
until: Thursday, 11 March 2010

Fee:

$395.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Sunday, 11 April 2010
11 to 25 April
11:00am to 05:00pm
3 Sundays

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

SOUND DESIGN 16YRS+ APRIL START

Create soundscapes for live performance using music and effects.  Experiment and explore the use of live and recorded sounds.

 

Course Number:

10AA4006

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$355.00 (GST incl.)
until: Thursday, 11 March 2010

Fee:

$395.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Sunday, 11 April 2010
11 to 25 April
10:00am to 05:00pm
3 Sundays

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us