NIDA Open Studios

NIDA’s Studio program is a rigorous and rewarding experience that supports you in developing new skills, discovering your unique strengths and igniting your creative passions. Our 6 and 12-month courses are delivered on weekends with a twice-yearly intake – a great way to experience NIDA training in a format that suits your busy lifestyle. Courses are run in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne and class sizes are kept to a minimum, ensuring a focused course delivery.

Courses offered include:

Actors Studio Ideal for those wanting to explore their potential as an artist or preparing for higher education.

Actors Studio Extension Work closely with professionals to explore advanced screen acting techniques and gain greater understanding of the collaborative nature of bringing work to the screen.

Screen Actors Studio Develop your vocal, physical and imaginative skills for screen and explore your potential as a screen artist.

Singing and Acting Studio Develop a secure approach to acting through song. Collaborate with a director and musical director in rehearsing solos, duets, and ensemble repertoire.

Writers Studio: Stage & Screen Examine techniques in contemporary story-making and collaborate with actors to test your ideas for stage and screen.

 Directors Studio: Stage & Screen Examine the specific directorial demands for stage and screen. Learn how to lead a creative team, motivate a cast and inspire audiences.

Young Actors Studio Collaborate with other young artists in an ensemble to develop skills for stage and screen and work with the support and direction of industry professionals. For 15-18 year olds.

NIDA Studios are a first step towards exploring a career in the performing arts, or simply an opportunity to enhance your personal and professional creative life. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of your personal creative process and a skill set to prepare you for the next stage of your creative journey.