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TEACHER TRAINING

NIDA welcomes teachers for professional development and training in all aspects of the creative and performing arts year round. 

Professional Development Workshops:

• Discover innovations, and experience current practices, in education and the arts.
• Equip yourself with a range of approaches to excite and engage your students.
• Build confidence and expertise with which to structure and deliver your classes.

Professional Development courses for teachers include:

The NSW Institute of Teachers has accredited NIDA teacher workshops and endorses professional development related to elements 1, 4 and 5.


ACCREDITED TRAINING IN ENTERTAINMENT

NIDA is a registered training organisation and provides accredited training based on the Entertainment Industry training package. Courses available include:

Certificate III in Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations)



NIDA is the preferred provider for the NSW Department of Education to train Entertainment teachers. For more information and application details please contact NIDA Open 

Time: 9am - 5pm
Dates: Monday 6 May to Friday 12 May or Monday 5 August to Friday 16 August


Elective Topic: CUFMUP401A Design, Apply and Remove Make-Up



This course is an Entertainment elective topic for Entertainment teachers who have completed Certificate III in Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations).

Practice designing, applying and removing make-up for the entertainment industry. Determine production requirements and suitable products for different skin types, consider OHS with regard to skin care and maintaining a safe working space. Learn about different products and equipment and consider variations required for both theatrical and film/television work. The two day program will include practical assessment tasks plus an assignment to complete after the course.

Time: 9am - 5pm
Dates: Wednesday 10 to Thursday 11 July

For bookings please contact the NIDA Accredited Courses Project officer on 02 9697 7514 or by email at open@nida.edu.au.



CUSTOMISED TRAINING

NIDA is able to create courses and quality educational experiences in theatre, film and television to suit your needs. Customised Training for teachers and students, can take place at NIDA or at your school.

Examples of Customised training for teachers:

• New scheme teacher training
• Communicating in the classroom
• Voice and Vocal care for teachers
• Teaching creative play (pre-school groups)
• Teaching creative arts in the K-6 classroom

For bookings please contact the Schools Manager on 02 9697 7511 or by email at 
open@nida.edu.au.


TEACHER TRAINING COURSES

NIDA offers a range of Teacher Training Courses for both primary and secondary school teachers. 

Online bookings for Teacher Training Courses are available below
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Contact NIDA Open for any queries:
Phone: 02 9697 7626
Fax: 02 313 6590
Email: contact form

Download Additional Information
2013 Teacher Workshops Booking Form



TEACHER TRAINING COURSES


Communication in the Classroom
Elements of Drama K-6
Storytelling in the K-6 Classroom
Teaching HSC Drama Individual Project: Performance

 

 

COMMUNICATION IN THE CLASSROOM

Explore how you can use your voice and physical presence to improve communication as an educator. Discover how to articulate your objectives and consider how the volume, pace and the texture of your voice enhances clarity and meaning. Practise strategies for managing a variety of workplace communication situations, including difficult conversations.

Notes: Supporting material provided. 

 

Course Number:

CN1IA1Y02

Fee:

$300.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Monday, 16 September 2013
16 to 17 September
09:30am to 04:30pm
Monday to Tuesday

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

ELEMENTS OF DRAMA K-6

Unlock the elements of Drama – focus, tension, time, space, mood, contrast, symbol – and discover strategies to introduce students to these key concepts. Explore how these elements play a crucial role in creating and interpreting dramatic meaning.

Syllabus links: K-6 Creative Arts

Notes: Supporting material provided. 

 

Course Number:

CN1IA1Y01

Fee:

$150.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Monday, 29 July 2013
29 July
09:30am to 04:30pm
Monday

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

STORYTELLING IN THE K-6 CLASSROOM

Engage students in literacy activities through drama and bring picture books to life. Using stories from the 2013 Children’s Book Council of Australia shortlist discover how to use playbuilding and readers theatre techniques to develop students’ reading, writing and storytelling skills in an imaginative way.

Syllabus links: K-6 Creative Arts, K-6 English

Notes: Supporting material provided. 

 

Course Number:

CN1IA1X01

Fee:

$150.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Monday, 17 June 2013
17 June
09:30am to 04:30pm
Monday

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

TEACHING HSC DRAMA INDIVIDUAL PROJECT: PERFORMANCE

Discover the creative process required to assist students in preparing their Individual Performance. Consider how to mentor students in choosing/creating an appropriate script, analysing text, making choices as an actor, and developing a character.

Syllabus links: Stage 6 Drama: Individual Project

Notes: Supporting material provided. 

 

Course Number:

CN1IA1Z01

Fee:

$150.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Monday, 21 October 2013
21 October
09:30am to 04:30pm
Monday

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us