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NIDA 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 and are for adults 18 years+, unless otherwise specified. 

CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
Courses are marked as Foundation (F), Specialised (S) or Advanced (A). This is to help you choose the best possible course. Foundation and Specialised courses require no previous experience. If you are new to training, we recommend Foundation courses. Specialised courses explore specific areas of training in theatre, film and TV in detail. For any course marked Advanced you must have completed the appropriate NIDA short course, or its equivalent.

Contact NIDA Open for any queries:
Phone: 02 9697 7626
Fax: 02 9313 6590
Email: contact form

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ADULT SHORT COURSES DESIGN


August | AutoCAD Introduction (F)
August | How Theatre Happens (S)
August | Technical Production for Producers (S)
July | Corset Making (S)
July | Costume Design 101 15-18yrs
July | Design for the Theatre (F)
July | Lighting Essentials (S)
July | Make Up Essentials (F)
July | Set Essentials (F)
July | Visual Effects for Live Performance (S)
June | Costume Essentials (S)
June | Course Bite: Creating A Concept (F)

 

 

AUGUST | AUTOCAD INTRODUCTION (F)

Computer Aided Design is an essential skill for those interested in design or technical production. This course introduces you to the possibilities of AutoCAD in drafting and designing - with emphasis on creating and reading plans, sections and elevations.

 

Course Number:

CN1ET1W05

Age:

18 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$240.00 (GST incl.)
until: Monday, 29 July 2013

Fee:

$260.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Thursday, 29 August 2013
29 to 30 August
10:00am to 05:00pm
Thursday to Friday

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

AUGUST | HOW THEATRE HAPPENS (S)

A series of lectures and presentations about what goes into getting a theatrical production from page to stage. This course is an in-depth look into current trends in theatre-making - delivered by a range of industry practitioners.

 

Course Number:

CN1EA4W08

Age:

18 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$280.00 (GST incl.)
until: Monday, 8 July 2013

Fee:

$320.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Thursday, 8 August 2013
8 August to 12 September
06:30pm to 08:30pm
6 Thursdays

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

AUGUST | TECHNICAL PRODUCTION FOR PRODUCERS (S)

Behind every show or event is a skilled group of lighting, sound and technical production people. A practical introduction for producers who would like a stronger understanding of the equipment, requirements and production processes to allow them to take control behind the scenes.

 

Course Number:

CN1ET1W04

Age:

18 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$240.00 (GST incl.)
until: Tuesday, 23 July 2013

Fee:

$260.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Friday, 23 August 2013
23 to 30 August
10:00am to 05:00pm
2 Fridays

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

JULY | CORSET MAKING (S)

Discover how to make and decorate a corset for either yourself or as a theatrical costume. You must have some existing sewing skills and basic experience with a sewing machine.

 

Course Number:

CN1ED1W03

Age:

18 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$320.00 (GST incl.)
until: Friday, 7 June 2013

Fee:

$360.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Sunday, 7 July 2013
7 to 21 July
10:00am to 05:00pm
3 Sundays

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

JULY | COSTUME DESIGN 101 15-18YRS

Develop original character designs for stage or screen. Practical exercises will build skills and inspire ideas.

 

Course Number:

CN1JD1W01

Age:

15 - 18 years

Early Bird Fees:

$240.00 (GST incl.)
until: Saturday, 1 June 2013

Fee:

$260.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 13 July 2013
13 to 14 July
10:00am to 05:00pm
Saturday to Sunday

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

JULY | DESIGN FOR THE THEATRE (F)

How do you create an imaginative world through set and costume design? This introductory course gives you an overview through practical exercises. Explore bold and imaginative design options.

 

Course Number:

CN1ED4W01

Age:

18 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$510.00 (GST incl.)
until: Sunday, 30 June 2013

Fee:

$560.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Wednesday, 31 July 2013
31 July to 18 September
06:30pm to 09:30pm
8 Wednesdays

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

JULY | LIGHTING ESSENTIALS (S)

Identify the fundamentals of lighting for the stage. Learn lighting terminology, explore the capabilities of different lights and utilise equipment to enhance a theatrical production.

 

Course Number:

CN1ET1W03

Age:

18 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$240.00 (GST incl.)
until: Thursday, 20 June 2013

Fee:

$260.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 20 July 2013
20 to 21 July
10:00am to 05:00pm
Saturday to Sunday

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

JULY | MAKE UP ESSENTIALS (F)

Practise designing and applying make up and special effects for stage and screen.

 

Course Number:

CN1ED1W04

Age:

18 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$240.00 (GST incl.)
until: Thursday, 13 June 2013

Fee:

$260.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 13 July 2013
13 to 14 July
10:00am to 05:00pm
Saturday to Sunday

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

JULY | SET ESSENTIALS (F)

Discover how to create an imaginative world through bold and inventive design choices. Develop skills in set design for the theatre through practical exercises.

 

Course Number:

CN1ED1W02

Age:

18 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$240.00 (GST incl.)
until: Thursday, 6 June 2013

Fee:

$260.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 6 July 2013
6 to 7 July
10:00am to 05:00pm
Saturday to Sunday

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

JULY | VISUAL EFFECTS FOR LIVE PERFORMANCE (S)

A course for directors, designers and lighting designers keen to explore and utilise visual elements for theatrical performance. A snapshot of the possibilities, equipment and challenges involved in the craft of new technology storytelling for the stage.

 

Course Number:

CN1ET1W02

Age:

18 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$240.00 (GST incl.)
until: Thursday, 13 June 2013

Fee:

$260.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 13 July 2013
13 to 14 July
10:00am to 05:00pm
Saturday to Sunday

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

JUNE | COSTUME ESSENTIALS (S)

Develop original character designs for stage or screen. Practical exercises will build skills and inspire visual excellence as a storytelling collaborator in any process.

 

Course Number:

CN1ED1W01

Age:

18 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$240.00 (GST incl.)
until: Wednesday, 29 May 2013

Fee:

$260.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 29 June 2013
29 to 30 June
10:00am to 05:00pm
Saturday to Sunday

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

JUNE | COURSE BITE: CREATING A CONCEPT (F)

Should your production be set in a boardroom, a circus tent or a public toilet?  An exploration of the choices a director and a designer must make as they take words from page to stage – and the creative debate to justify those choices.

 

Course Number:

CN1EQ1W03

Age:

18 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$60.00 (GST incl.)
until: Thursday, 30 May 2013

Fee:

$70.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Sunday, 30 June 2013
30 June
10:00am to 01:00pm
Sunday

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us