Overview

NIDA Acting Techniques introduces you to the core foundations of actor training and focuses on developing your ability to create believable and authentic performances. You will investigate a broad range of fundamental acting skills through interactive exercises, engage in improvisation to enhance your spontaneity and explore physicality to improve your presence on stage. 

Under the guidance of a NIDA Open teaching artist, you will apply the basics of the Stanislavski system to a variety of scenes and investigate character development to enhance your ability to create authentic performances on stage. In addition, you will work on extending your vocal technique through a range of short texts and exercises, building a deeper awareness and understanding of vocal performance techniques. 

Our teaching artists bring their creative practice and industry experience to the classroom to deliver contemporary skills-based training in a supportive and encouraging learning environment. Join us to discover the joy of performance, while building a strong foundation in acting technique, at the home of Australia’s national dramatic arts school. 

Components

• Explore improvisation, spontaneity and physicality  
• Apply the basics of the Stanislavski performance system 
• Collaboration with classmates 
• Extending vocal technique with a variety of short texts 

Prerequisites

This course is classified as Core Techniques. Some previous acting experience is recommended.

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