Term 1: The Craft of Acting

Acting at this level is about more than learning the basics, it’s about commitment, discipline, and the courage to connect deeply with emotion.

In this program, Seniors will explore character, voice, and performance with greater depth, learning how to express truthfully and bring genuine feeling to their work. Through improvisation, scene study, and script work, they’ll be challenged to refine their instincts, build emotional authenticity, and work collaboratively as an ensemble.

For those with prior experience, a Professional stream is available. Designed for students already auditioning, with prior training, or working in the industry, this advanced level pushes deeper into characterisation, text analysis, and professional preparation.

Entry to the professional stream is by audition, ensuring students are supported and challenged at the right level for their journey

Across both levels, students will:

• Deepen their script analysis and scene work, exploring subtext, motivation, and emotional truth
  

• Strengthen their voice, movement, and presence, developing expressive clarity and range
  

• Practice improvisation and ensemble work to build trust, spontaneity, and authentic reactions
  

• Learn to connect emotion to performance authentically, using techniques that unlock vulnerability, empathy, and depth
  

• Explore acting for camera, adjusting performances with nuance for different mediums
  

• Build skills in character creation, from backstory and psychology to physical and emotional choices
  

• Develop confidence in audition preparation, including emotional readiness and self-presentation
  

• Engage in constructive feedback and reflection, growing resilience, self-awareness, and the ability to channel emotion into their craft

We meet students where they’re at. Foundation classes welcome teens of all experience levels, while the Advanced stream offers tailored training for those ready to take their craft to the next stage.

Term 1 class times:
(We have 3 class options to choose from)
- Group 1: Thursday 5pm-7pm
- Professional stream: Saturday 9am-12pm

- ADDITIONAL CLASS: Tuesday 5:30pm-7:30pm (We’ll open this class when existing groups fill. If this is your preferred class, please let us know)

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Term 1: Character Design & Drawing for Animation 

Animation begins with the ability to draw characters that feel alive. In this course, students will dig deep into the fundamentals of drawing for animation, exploring simplified anatomy, stylisation, and the technical skills needed to bring imaginative characters to life. They’ll learn to see the human figure not just as lines on a page, but as the building blocks of expressive, versatile designs.

With guidance from industry professionals, students will balance technical precision with creative freedom, building skills that serve both illustration and animation. From sketchbook studies to polished turnaround sheets, this program challenges young artists to refine their craft, experiment with styles, and grow into flexible, powerful visual storytellers.

Throughout the term, students will:

• Explore drawing in multiple mediums including pencils, markers, acrylics, and pastels
  

• Build confidence in developing ideas and creative thinking for original characters
  

• Strengthen technical fundamentals: line, shape, perspective, value, and edge (LSPVE)
  

• Develop a robust understanding of simplified anatomy and stylisation for the human figure
  

• Experiment with versatility across different drawing styles
  

• Learn industry-relevant processes like character turnarounds, sheets, and head charts
  

• Use digital tools (Procreate on iPads) to bridge traditional and digital workflows
  

• Practice ideation, refinement, and execution—the same creative cycle used in the animation industry
  

• Collaborate and share through group brainstorming, peer critiques, and portfolio showcases

We meet students where they’re at, welcoming all levels of experience. Whether building from scratch or sharpening existing skills, every student will be supported to grow, experiment, and push their creative voice forward.

Term 1 class times:
Monday 5:30pm-7:30pm

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Term 1: Cinematic Storytelling 

Great films begin with great stories, and in this course, Seniors will discover how to craft them. Students will explore the language of cinema, from story structure and character development to the way shots, sound, and editing shape meaning. Each week, they’ll practice breaking down scenes, building narratives, and experimenting with dialogue, learning how to move from idea to screen with confidence.

This program encourages students to think critically about the films they watch while empowering them to create their own. Through hands-on exercises, collaborative projects, and guided analysis, they’ll gain the tools to express themselves visually, sharpen their storytelling instincts, and take bold steps toward becoming independent filmmakers.

Throughout the term, students will:

• Explore storytelling fundamentals including structure, character, and conflict
  

• Build film language literacy by studying shots, angles, editing, and sound
  

• Practice dialogue writing and subtext creation, developing depth in character interactions
  

• Experiment with world-building and genre, exploring how tone shapes narrative
  

• Strengthen critical viewing and media literacy, analysing how films are constructed
  

• Gain familiarity with basic filmmaking equipment through scene creation exercises
  

• Collaborate in pairs and groups to plan, film, and edit short scenes
  

• Share work through presentations, group reflections, and peer feedback circles

This course welcomes students of all levels—we meet them where they’re at. Whether brand new to filmmaking or building on prior experience, every student is supported to grow their skills, explore their voice, and take confident steps toward becoming an independent creative.

Term 1 class times:
Wednesday 5:30pm-7:30pm

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Term 1: Through the Lens: Visual Storytelling

Photography is more than taking a picture, it’s about seeing the world with intention and finding stories hidden in plain sight.

In this course, Seniors will be encouraged to slow down, notice details, and use their cameras to explore themes, emotions, and identity. From composition and light to perspective and scale, they’ll learn how the smallest creative choices can completely change the meaning of an image.

This is a space where technical skill meets personal voice. Students will refine their understanding of camera settings, experiment with creative techniques, and explore how images can express powerful narratives. By the end of the term, each teen will present a small, curated photo sequence alongside a final printed image in our gallery celebration—proof of their growth, confidence, and unique perspective as a storyteller.

Throughout the term, students will:

• Apply composition techniques such as rule of thirds, symmetry, leading lines, and balance to create intentional images
  

• Strengthen observational skills by exploring themes, narratives, and visual metaphors in their environment
  

• Gain technical knowledge of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, practicing manual or semi-manual shooting modes
  

• Experiment with perspective, scale, and focal length to shape the mood and meaning of an image
  

• Develop skills in visual storytelling, producing a short sequence of images that communicate a clear theme or story
  

• Explore ethics in photography, including permission, representation, and responsibility in image-making
  

• Build collaboration and presentation skills through group critiques, peer feedback, and showcasing work

This course is open to all levels—we meet students where they’re at. Whether new to photography or already developing their portfolio, every student is supported to grow their skills, refine their style, and develop a confident creative voice.

Term 1 class times:
Tuesday 5:30pm-7:30pm

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