Screen Territory is committed to providing and promoting upskilling opportunities for Northern Territory Screen Practitioners. Below are workshops and masterclasses currently being offered to our stakeholders.
NIDA workshop program
The Territory is strengthening itself as world class destination for major screen productions and arts events, through a collaboration between Screen Territory, Arts NT and the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA).
In its second year, the NIDA in the Territory program will deliver a series of training opportunities encompassing skillsets from both the screen and arts industries, to help build the talent pool of Territory creatives and increase employment opportunities across the screen sector.
The NIDA world class training program will help build the capacity of Territory screen professionals and artists by offering hands-on workshops facilitated by industry leaders.
Training will be available to local screen practitioners, theatre and live events staff, performing arts and publicity, promotion workers and people who have transferable skillsets from sectors such as hair and beauty, textiles and fashion.
More than 140 people participated in the NIDA in the Territory program last year, with some going on to secure employment within the industry.
After great success last year, the program will offer a variety of training opportunities this year including:
| Course | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Directing Actors for Screen | Under the supervision of a professional director, work with actors to investigate variety of methods by which to explore text and elicit outstanding screen performances. | 02 to 06 October 2023 |
| Documentary Film Making | An introduction to the fundamentals of documentary filmmaking. Consider the planning, interviewing and script writing stages. Explore how to recreate events and capture the best images for your documentary. | 30 October to 03 November 2023 |
| Props Making: Digital Design and Fabrication | Design, sculpt, mould and finish props for use in either stage or film. | 13 to 17 November 2023 |
| Self-tapes and Screen Tests | Refine the skills required to approach both prepared scenes and cold reads. Respond to casting briefs and work toward meeting industry expectations. | 27 November to 01 December 2023 |
| Acting Technique for Screen | Explore visual storytelling and relationship to camera as you develop an understanding of acting for screen. Rehearse and film a scene. | 26 February to 01 March 2024 |
| Producing for Screen | A comprehensive exploration of what is required to be a successful producer. Understand the producer’s role including pitching ideas, funding applications, budgets, production scheduling, cast and crew management and marketing. | 04 to 08 March 2024 |
| Hair and Make-up for Screen | Explore how make-up and hair play a part in creating authentic characters on screen. Investigate styling and application techniques and discover how to maintain hair and make-up continuity. Experiment with special effects to achieve dramatic impact. | 08 to 12 April 2024 |
| Costume Design and Realisation for Screen | Develop original character designs for screen. Explore practical exercises that build skills and inspire visual excellence as a storyteller and collaborator. | 29 April to 03 May 2024 |
Note: Screen Territory, NIDA and ArtsNT reserve the right to change the dates and course content below at any time.
Frequently asked questions
What is the entry criteria?
Course enrolment is open to people over 18 years old and additional criteria will be available on the enrolment page.
Certain courses require the applicant to have existing training or experience. This will be advised upon the enrolment page for the course in question.
How many spaces are available in the workshops?
Class numbers are capped at 16 people to ensure focused delivery and quality of experience. We anticipate a high level of interest and encourage you to enrol as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Who is teaching the courses?
Courses are taught in-person by teaching artists from NIDA; all of whom are highly experienced professionals. All teaching artists are working professionals within the screen and theatre sectors and teach either on NIDA’s Batchelor of Fine Arts Programs or Open Program
How much are the courses worth and what is the cost to the participant?
While enrolments in a 5-day NIDA course costs $625 per person, Screen Territory and Arts NT are subsidising enrolments for interested Northern Territorians to assist with upskilling of NT creatives and pathways to employment.
Registration cost per person for a 5-day workshop is $85.
Please note that these registrations fees are non-refundable and non-attendance at any of the courses will be taken into consideration for any further registrations.
Where do I register?
All enrolments can be made directly with the NIDA.
To register, go to the National Institute of Dramatic Art website.
Where will the workshops be held?
Workshops will be held at various locations in Darwin..
What is the length of course delivery on any given day?
Session times are 10am to 5pm daily.
If I live remote, is there any additional assistance?
Yes a limited number of grants will be available for attendees who need to travel to Darwin to attend the courses.
Screen Territory is offering a limited number of Travel Support - Skills Development Grants, up to $2,000. Please contact Screen Territory by email screen.territory@nt.gov.au or phone 08 8999 6302 for further information and to discuss your eligibility.
Arts NT offers Quick Response Grants for up to $1,000 and Professional Development Grants up to $2,000 which cover workshop fees and travel cost to access arts activities and cultural opportunities at short notice.
For more information, go to the Northern Territory Government website.
Applications for these assistance programs are through GrantsNT.