NIDA Short Courses

MELBOURNE | TERM 2 | DRAMA FOR 12-15YRS Develop vocal technique through challenging vocal exercises. Create vocal characterisations and explore accents. Develop vocal dexterity and command through award winning contemporary scripts and the best bits of Shakespeare. Course Number:BV1DA4X01 Age: 12 - 15 years Early Bird Fees: $250.00 (GST incl.) until: Wednesday, 28 March 2012 Fee: $270.00 (GST incl.) Date: Sunday, 29 April 2012 29 April to 10 June 11:00am to 01:00pm 7 Sundays Venue: The Australian Ballet School Address: Southbank, VIC Australia Phone: (02) 9697 7626 Email: contact us SELECT MELBOURNE | NIDA ACTING TECHNIQUES 16YRS+ | JULY Identify and experience the essentials of acting. Develop skills in voice, movement, improvisation and characterisation. Respond to performance scripts and prepare to act with honesty and ease. Course Number:BV1EA4W01 Age: 16 years+ Early Bird Fees: $495.00 (GST incl.) until: Thursday, 21 June 2012 Fee: $555.00 (GST incl.) Date: Sunday, 22 July 2012 22 July to 9 September 02:00pm to 05:00pm 8 Sundays Venue: The Australian Ballet School Address: Southbank, VIC Australia Phone: (02) 9697 7626 Email: contact us SELECT MELBOURNE | AUDITION MONOLOGUES 16YRS+ | OCTOBER Gain confidence in the preparation and performance of audition pieces. In particular, develop an understanding of pieces that suit your skills and strengths as a performer. Course Number:BV1EA4P01 Age: 16 years+ Early Bird Fees: $495.00 (GST incl.) until: Thursday, 13 September 2012 Fee: $555.00 (GST incl.) Date: Sunday, 14 October 2012 14 October to 2 December 02:00pm to 05:00pm 8 Sundays Venue: The Australian Ballet School Address: Southbank, VIC Australia Phone: (02) 9697 7626

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TAFTA CLASSES COMMENCE: SATURDAYS 2.30pm 5.30pm. Cost: $295 (inc. GST) per term AGES: 13 - 16 YEARS OLD DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR TEENAGERS Each course will be of ten weeks duration for three hours per week following the school term. The courses deal with the elements of screen acting and incorporates basic and more complex elements such as. The four basic skills, the mark, physicalisation, the camera and its perspectives, style, terminology, basic and advanced analysis of text, the visual application of analysis, character, understanding the frame, body language, basic screen test skills, listening and sensing, space, eyelines, emotional immediacy and much more The final class of each year will be a screen test with one of Australias foremost Casting Directors. These courses are designed to educate and give the students the chance to show their talents and skills to the industry and to give them the opportunity to possibly participate in professional productions as young working actors. Screen Actors Thursday Screen Teens Course fee: $117.00 Per Month Class timing: 4.30 - 6.30pm Total classes / sessions: 8

BALLARAT | AUDITION ESSENTIALS 16YRS+ | OCTOBER Discover how to audition, what kinds of scenes to choose, and how best to prepare yourself for the casting process, or for entry into drama schools. Course Number:BV3EA1T01 Age: 16 years+ Early Bird Fees: $220.00 (GST incl.) until: Thursday, 6 September 2012 Fee: $250.00 (GST incl.) Date: Saturday, 6 October 2012 6 to 7 October 10:00am to 05:00pm Saturday to Sunday Venue: Ballarat and Clarendon College Address: Ballarat, VIC Australia Phone: (02) 9697 7626 Email: contact us SELECT BALLARAT | NIDA ACTING TECHNIQUES 16YRS+ | OCTOBER

Identify and experience the essentials of acting. Develop skills in voice, movement, improvisation and characterisation. Respond to scripts, relate to others effectively, and prepare to act with honesty and ease. Course Number: BV3EA2T01 Age: 16 years+ Early Bird Fees: $395.00 (GST incl.) until: Sunday, 2 September 2012 Fee: $445.00 (GST incl.) Date: Tuesday, 2 October 2012 2 to 5 October 10:00am to 05:00pm Tuesday to Friday Venue: Ballarat and Clarendon College Address: Ballarat, VIC Australia Phone: (02) 9697 7626 Email: contact us SELECT BALLARAT | SCREEN ACTING ESSENTIALS 16YRS+ | OCTOBER Discover fundamental skills for screen acting. Using improvisation and scene work, rehearse and shoot scenes to camera. Course Number:BV3ES1T01 Age: 16 years+ Early Bird Fees: $220.00 (GST incl.) until: Thursday, 6 September 2012 Fee: $250.00 (GST incl.) Date: Saturday, 6 October 2012 6 to 7 October 10:00am to 05:00pm Saturday to Sunday Venue: Ballarat and Clarendon College Address: Ballarat, VIC Australia Phone: (02) 9697 7626 Email: contact us SELECT MELBOURNE | ACTING BOOT CAMP 12-15YRS | JULY A two-day intensive for acting recruits: build skills in improvisation, character and scene work. Course Number:BV1DA1W01 Age: 12 - 15 years Early Bird Fees: $220.00 (GST incl.) until: Thursday, 7 June 2012 Fee: $250.00 (GST incl.) Date: Saturday, 7 July 2012 7 to 8 July 10:00am to 05:00pm Saturday to Sunday Venue: To Be Confirmed Address: Australia, Australia Phone: (02) 9697 7626 Email: contact us SELECT

MELBOURNE | AUDITION ESSENTIALS 16YRS+ | SEPTEMBER Discover how to audition, what kinds of scenes to choose, and how best to prepare yourself for the casting process, or for entry into drama schools. Course Number:BV1EA1P01 Age: 16 years+ Early Bird Fees: $220.00 (GST incl.) until: Wednesday, 29 August 2012 Fee: $250.00 (GST incl.) Date: Saturday, 29 September 2012 29 to 30 September 10:00am to 05:00pm Saturday to Sunday Venue: To Be Confirmed Address: Australia, Australia Phone: (02) 9697 7626 Email: contact us SELECT MELBOURNE | DOCTOR WHO ACTING ON SCREEN 12-15YRS | JULY Identify the essentials of screen acting as you work on scripts from the Doctor Who series. Develop skills in characterisation by rehearsing and filming scenes to camera. Course Number:BV1DS2W01 Age: 12 - 15 years Early Bird Fees: $495.00 (GST incl.) until: Saturday, 2 June 2012 Fee: $545.00 (GST incl.) Date: Monday, 2 July 2012 2 to 6 July 10:00am to 05:00pm Monday to Friday Venue: To Be Confirmed Address: Australia, Australia Phone: (02) 9697 7626 Email: contact us SELECT MELBOURNE | DRAMA SCHOOL 12-15YRS | JULY A week of drama for aspiring young actors. Develop performance skills including improvisation; voice and movement. Use skills to devise and rehearse scenes. End the week with a presentation for family and friends. Course Number:BV1DA2W01 Age: 12 - 15 years Early Bird Fees: $495.00 (GST incl.) until: Saturday, 2 June 2012 Fee: $545.00 (GST incl.) Date: Monday, 2 July 2012 2 to 6 July 10:00am to 05:00pm Monday to Friday Venue: To Be Confirmed Address: Australia, Australia Phone: (02) 9697 7626 Email: contact us

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MELBOURNE | NIDA ACTING TECHNIQUES 12-15YRS | JULY Identify and experience the essentials of acting. Develop skills in voice, movement, improvisation and characterisation. Respond to scripts, relate to others effectively, and prepare to act with honesty and ease. Course Number:BV1EA2W01 Age: 12 - 15 years Early Bird Fees: $495.00 (GST incl.) until: Saturday, 2 June 2012 Fee: $545.00 (GST incl.) Date: Monday, 2 July 2012 2 to 6 July 10:00am to 05:00pm Monday to Friday Venue: To Be Confirmed Address: Australia, Australia Phone: (02) 9697 7626 Email: contact us SELECT MELBOURNE | NIDA ACTING TECHNIQUES 16YRS+ | SEPTEMBER Identify and experience the essentials of acting. Develop skills in voice, movement, improvisation and characterisation. Respond to scripts, relate to others effectively, and prepare to act with honesty and ease. Course Number:BV1EA2P01 Age: 16 years+ Early Bird Fees: $495.00 (GST incl.) until: Friday, 24 August 2012 Fee: $545.00 (GST incl.) Date: Monday, 24 September 2012 24 to 28 September 10:00am to 05:00pm Monday to Friday Venue: To Be Confirmed Address: Australia, Australia Phone: (02) 9697 7626 Email: contact us SELECT MELBOURNE | SCREEN ACTING TECHNIQUES 16YRS+ | SEPTEMBER Discover your individual screen presence. Rehearse and perform scenes from film and television and gain the confidence to act boldly and honestly for the camera.

Course Number:BV1ES2P01 Age: 16 years+ Early Bird Fees: $495.00 (GST incl.) until: Friday, 24 August 2012 Fee: $545.00 (GST incl.) Date: Monday, 24 September 2012 24 to 28 September 10:00am to 05:00pm Monday to Friday Venue: To Be Confirmed Address: Australia, Australia Phone: (02) 9697 7626 Email: contact us SELECT MELBOURNE | THE DIRECTOR'S PROCESS 16YRS+ | SEPTEMBER Explore the interplay of story, design and performance. Build skills in script analysis, rehearsal techniques and how to lead a creative team. Create dynamic, inspiring theatre. Course Number:BV1EQ2P01 Age: 16 years+ Early Bird Fees: $495.00 (GST incl.) until: Friday, 24 August 2012 Fee: $545.00 (GST incl.) Date: Monday, 24 September 2012 24 to 28 September 10:00am to 05:00pm Monday to Friday Venue: To Be Confirmed Address: Australia, Australia Phone: (02) 9697 7626 Email: contact us SELECT MELBOURNE | DRAMATIC WRITING 16YRS+ | SEPTEMBER Understand what makes effective characterisation and a good plot. Stretch your imagination and learn how to write short, original scripts. Course Number:BVIEW1P01 Age: 16 years+ Early Bird Fees: $220.00 (GST incl.) until: Wednesday, 29 August 2012 Fee: $250.00 (GST incl.) Date: Saturday, 29 September 2012 29 to 30 September 10:00am to 05:00pm Saturday to Sunday Venue: To Be Confirmed Address: Australia, Australia Phone: (02) 9697 7626 Email: contact us SELECT