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SECONDARY SCHOOLS

TEACHER TRAINING
NIDA Open Program offers many wonderful workshops for secondary teachers with our specialised film and theatre practitioners, course details and online bookings are on our teacher training page.

HSC STUDY DAYS
In October and November NIDA offers HSC Study Days in Drama and Entertainment for students.  Cost is $33 per student and booking is available online or contact NIDA Open Program and we can invoice your school.

CUSTOMISED WORKSHOPS

NIDA Open Program can organise customised school activities for teachers and students from pre-school to tertiary levels. These workshops with a tour of NIDA can be arranged at any time. Maximum class sizes between 20 to 25 students.

These workshops can cover a variety of subjects and fields for either teachers or students, including:

Acting
Improvisation
Voice & Movement
Scene work (related to specific drama texts)
Devising Theatre
Physical Theatre
Costume or Set Design
Technical Production
Video Drama
HSC Drama
English students: Drama for Stage & Screen
Entertainment
Music
Dance
Visual Art
Design and Technology

WORKSHOPS AT YOUR SCHOOL
Open Program can arrange a special workshop to suit the needs of your students and your schedule to take place at your school.

COST
In general, the cost for student workshops is based on $220 an hour for a group of up to 20 students. Costs may vary depending on the type of workshop, number of students and duration. If NIDA comes to your school, then we may need to add travel costs. All workshops at NIDA include a tour of the NIDA building and theatres. Contact NIDA Open Program to discuss possible workshops to suit your students and your timetable.

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
Open Program can assist your school to find inspiring and suitable artists to work on longer-term projects and productions with your students. You might like to consider employing a:

director
actor
musician
writer
set or costume designer
lighting or sound designer
stage manager or technical assistant
video maker

Contact the Course Manager (Youth) to discuss options on 02 9697 7511.

CONTACT
NIDA Open Program
Phone: 02 9697 7626
Fax: 02 9313 6590
Email: contact form

Download Additional Information

Spring 2008 Brochure School Activities PDF
Spring 2008 Brochure Teacher Training PDF
Application Form



SCHOOLS PROGRAM SECONDARY SCHOOLS


Design workshop and tour
HSC Drama: Individual Project Study Day
HSC Drama: Individual Project Study Day
HSC Entertainment: Lighting & Sound Study Day

 

 

DESIGN WORKSHOP AND TOUR

Bring your Art, Design and Textiles students to NIDA for a design workshop. The workshop can focus on coustme makeing or set and costume design and includes a guided tour of ithe design exhibition by a NIDA design graduate.

 

Age:

12 - 18 years

Prerequisites:

for secondary students

Fee:

$0.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Monday, 15 September 2008
15 September to 20 October
00:00am to 00:00am
AVAILABLE AT A DAY AND TIME OF YOUR CHOICE between these dates

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

HSC DRAMA: INDIVIDUAL PROJECT STUDY DAY

Explore the creative process involved in producing an individual Drama project from initial idea to completion.  Gain an understanding of what’s involved in project areas.  Choose one of the following practical sessions: Performance, Design, Video Drama, Scriptwriting, Director’s Folio, Theatre Criticism. 

 

Course Number:

08E1601

Age:

15 years+

Prerequisites:

For HSC Students

Fee:

$33.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Tuesday, 28 October 2008
28 October
09:30am to 02:30pm
Tuesday

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

HSC DRAMA: INDIVIDUAL PROJECT STUDY DAY

Explore the creative process involved in producing an individual Drama project from initial idea to completion.  Gain an understanding of what’s involved in project areas.  Choose one of the following practical sessions: Performance, Design, Video Drama, Scriptwriting, Director’s Folio, Theatre Criticism. 

 

Course Number:

08E1601

Age:

15 years+

Prerequisites:

For HSC Students

Fee:

$33.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Monday, 27 October 2008
27 October
09:30am to 02:30pm
Monday

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

HSC ENTERTAINMENT: LIGHTING & SOUND STUDY DAY

This course will introduce students to the theory and practice of designing and operating lighting and sound for a performance. The study day will explore rigging and patching lights, identification of lanterns and a demonstration of operating a lighting desk. The afternoon session will cover sound operation as well as how to work with sound equipment safely, including microphones, cables, amplifiers, speakers. Year 11 & 12 Entertainment students
(minimum 10 students).

 

Course Number:

08E1603

Age:

15 years+

Prerequisites:

For HSC Students

Fee:

$33.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Thursday, 30 October 2008
30 October
09:30am to 02:30pm
Thursday

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us