Workshops at NIDA
Each year, NIDA welcomes schools from around the world to experience NIDA’s expert performing arts education and training. Our customised workshops are available for primary and secondary students at both our Sydney and Melbourne campuses.
Primary school students
- Introduction to drama
- Voice, soundscape and drama
- Collaboration and communication
- Drama and literacy
- Movement and play-building
- Improvisation
- Devising and storytelling
- Public speaking
Secondary school students (2-3hr workshops)
- Acting
- Devising
- Improvisation
- Movement
- Writing for Performance
- Physical theatre
- Public speaking
- Screen acting
- Voice
- Accents
- Neutral mask
- Stanislavski
- Shakespeare and heightened language
- Viewpoints
- Set design
- Stage Management
- Stage Combat
- Musical Theatre
Secondary school students (4-6hr workshops)
- Acting
- Devising
- Improvisation
- Movement
- Writing for Performance
- Physical theatre
- Public speaking
- Screen acting
- Voice
- Accents
- Neutral mask
- Stanislavski
- Shakespeare and heightened language
- Viewpoints
- Set design
- Stage Management
- Musical Theatre
- Filmmaking and editing
- Lighting
- Sound
- Make-up (stage and screen)
School requirements
A school-appointed classroom teacher must be present in the teaching space at all times throughout the workshop delivery to manage student behaviour. The classroom teacher is encouraged to actively participate in the class.
Schools workshops are charged by the hour per group. The maximum group size for most workshops is 25 students, 16 students for Acting on Screen, and 14 students for Stage Combat.
- 2hrs: $525
- 3hrs: $750
- 4hrs: $1,000
- 5hrs: $1,125
- 6hrs: $1,250
Conditions and additional fees may apply for changes to course content and delivery or for workshops that take place further than 20km from the Sydney or Melbourne CBD.
If you would like a workshop designed specifically to meet the needs to your school, we can provide a tailored quotation for a course to meet your requirements.
Please refer to Plan your visit for more information.
School Talks
Your NIDA workshop experience at our Kensington campus can include a future pathways talk. The Program Manager, Schools and Community and the Student Recruitment Manager are available to talk to you and your students about studying at NIDA. Talks will cover: tertiary options, career opportunities, scholarships and accessibility. Please let us know if you have specific interests or would like assistance in understanding the auditioning and application processes.
School Tours
When booking your Schools Workshop, please let us know if you would like a tour of our NIDA Kensington campus for your school. Tours of the NIDA Kensington campus are available at no cost when booked with a workshop.
Customised Workshops & Experiences
For teachers seeking customised workshops for students, NIDA has a variety of unique and creative options to engage and educate.
Our collaborative approach to designing customised courses recognises the expertise of teachers in creating programs that best meet the needs of their school community.
Let NIDA come to you
Whether your school is located in urban or regional Australia, NIDA has the capacity to come to you.
Extend your skills
NIDA offers opportunities to explore all areas of the performing arts. Experience skills based training in acting, directing, writing and design.
Have a bespoke experience
Talk to us about bespoke experiences we can design for your students and professional development opportunities for your teachers.
Enquire Now
Contact us today to book your school workshop or request a quote for a customised experience.
1300 450 417
schools@nida.edu.au
NIDA MAKES
The NIDA MAKES showcase is an annual exhibition by NIDA final year Costume, Scenic Construction, Properties and Effects students. This FREE immersive experience in the NIDA Nancy Fairfax Foyer aims to inspire the next generation of creative makers.
See where NIDA can take your students
For 60 years, NIDA has selected only the most talented individuals from the thousands of aspiring actors, designers and technicians who audition for a place every year.
