TERM CLASSES - JUNIORS (GRADES 3-6)
For curious young creatives who love to explore, imagine and create.
At this age, creativity should feel fun, expressive and confidence-building. Whether your child is brand-new or already creatively confident, our Juniors program helps them grow skills, try new things and discover what they love most — all in a supportive, practical studio environment.
Applications for Term 2 are now open
Confidence and courage
Creative expression and imagination
Teamwork and communication
Foundations in screen + storytelling
A sense of pride in what they create
WHAT JUNIORS GAIN
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Our Juniors Acting program helps young creatives step confidently into the world of performance in a fun, supportive environment that encourages curiosity, courage and self-expression.
Across the year, students explore the fundamentals of acting through improvisation, scene work and creative theatre games. Each term introduces new elements of performance and storytelling, helping students gradually build their skills while discovering their own creative voice.
Every class celebrates progress over perfection, encourages risk-taking, and supports students to express themselves freely while developing confidence both on stage and on screen.
Throughout the program, students will:
• Build improvisation skills — thinking on their feet and trusting their instincts
• Play theatre games that strengthen listening, focus and teamwork
• Learn how to read and break down scripts to understand characters and scenes
• Practice simple line-learning techniques to build confidence with dialogue
• Explore performing on camera and bringing scenes to lifeWe meet students where they’re at, welcoming young people of all skill levels and experience. Over time, students develop stronger creative instincts, greater confidence, and a love of storytelling that grows with every term.
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Every great animated world begins with a single sketch.
In our Juniors Animation program, students explore the magic of bringing characters and stories to life through drawing and design. Guided by experienced animators, young artists experiment with different mediums and learn how simple ideas can grow into expressive characters and imaginative worlds.
Each term introduces new creative challenges and storytelling skills, helping students gradually develop their drawing abilities while learning how animators think, design and create.
Throughout the program, students will:
• Experiment with different drawing mediums including pencils, markers, pastels and digital tools such as iPads
• Build confidence turning ideas from imagination into visual characters
• Learn the foundations of character design using simple shapes and expressive forms
• Explore storyboarding and visual storytelling
• Practice creative ideation techniques used in animation
• Share ideas and give feedback through collaborative studio sessionsWe meet students where they’re at, welcoming young people of all skill levels and experience. Over time, students build a growing collection of drawings and character ideas while developing the confidence to bring their own creative worlds to life.
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Our Juniors Filmmaking program introduces young storytellers to the exciting world of making movies.
Through fun, hands-on activities, students explore how stories are told through pictures, sound and performance. Working in small groups, they learn how filmmakers turn simple ideas into visual stories while building confidence collaborating with others.
Each term introduces new filmmaking techniques and storytelling challenges, helping students gradually develop their creative voice while learning the foundations of screen storytelling.
Throughout the program, students will:
• Discover the basics of camera shots and visual framing
• Explore how stories can be told through images and action
• Experiment with sound design and foley using everyday objects
• Create simple storyboards to plan short scenes
• Try acting, directing and camera operation in small group projects
• Learn how sequencing and editing shape a story
• Build teamwork skills by rotating creative rolesWe meet students where they’re at, welcoming young people of all skill levels and experience. Over time, students grow in confidence as filmmakers and leave each term with new creative tools to tell their own stories.will finish the term with new skills, new confidence, and their very own creative story to share.
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In a world full of images, learning to truly see is a superpower.
Our Juniors Photography program encourages young creatives to explore the world through a photographer’s eye. Through fun challenges and hands-on practice, students learn how light, composition and perspective can transform everyday moments into powerful images.
Each term introduces new creative techniques and storytelling approaches, helping students gradually develop both their technical skills and their unique artistic perspective.
Throughout the program, students will:
• Explore the foundations of composition including framing, perspective, light and shadow
• Develop their ability to observe patterns, colours and beauty in everyday life
• Learn photography language such as aperture, shutter speed and ISO through simple, accessible concepts
• Experiment with angles and viewpoints to shape the mood of an image
• Practice respectful photography, including asking permission before photographing people
• Share their images and creative choices in a supportive studio environmentWe meet students where they’re at, welcoming young people of all skill levels and experience. Over time, students develop confidence behind the camera and begin to tell visual stories that reflect their own unique way of seeing the world.
Term 2 class times:
Please see our term classes timetable below.
“After enjoying her first school play, my daughter wanted to try acting. I love that YAS gives her the freedom to explore and switch disciplines if she wants to the following term”
— Mum of enrolled JuniorTerm Details
TERM 2: April 27 - June 27 2026
LENGTH: 9 weeks
CLASS SIZE: 10 max
CLASS DURATION: 1.5 hours
COST: $330 per term
10% off your total tuition when:
- You enrol in 2 or more classes in the same term
- 2 or more young people from the same family enrol in the same term
APPLICATIONS FOR TERM 2 NOW OPEN
WHY CREATIVITY MATTERS AT THIS AGE
Building Confidence and Courage
Creative activities give Juniors a safe space to try new things, take risks, and trust their instincts. As they perform, draw, film or create, they build confidence in their voice and ideas.
Strengthening Communication and Collaboration
Working in groups teaches Juniors how to listen, share, and collaborate. They rotate roles, give and receive feedback, and experience the power of teamwork — skills they use well beyond the studio.
Developing Creative Problem-Solving Skills
Whether framing a shot or bringing a scene to life, Juniors learn to think creatively, adapt quickly, and solve problems with imagination — essential skills in every area of life.
Supporting Emotional Expression and Wellbeing
Creativity gives young people a healthy outlet to express feelings, build resilience and explore who they are. It’s not about perfection — it’s about joy, growth and feeling seen.
Laying the Groundwork for Future Opportunities
From acting to animation, early exposure to creative disciplines opens doors. Juniors begin developing skills and passions that can influence their interests in school, higher education or even future careers beyond the arts.