TERM CLASSES - SENIORS (GRADES 10-12)
For driven young creatives preparing for deeper training and industry pathways.
Our Seniors program supports focused, ambitious young artists who want to develop advanced skills, try something new, refine their craft and create meaningful work in a professional, inspiring space.
Applications for Term 2 are now open!
Advanced technique + skill development
Creative discipline + confidence
Industry awareness + real-world habits
Portfolio-ready outcomes
A supportive artistic community
WHAT SENIORS GAIN
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Our Acting program for Teens and Seniors focuses on developing confident, truthful performers who can bring characters and stories to life for both stage and screen.
Through scene work, improvisation, and practical exercises, students explore the craft of acting in a supportive environment that challenges them creatively while building strong technical foundations. Each term introduces new approaches to performance and storytelling, helping students deepen their understanding of character, emotion and collaboration.
Guided by industry professionals, students develop the skills actors use to prepare for rehearsals, auditions and performances while building the confidence to share their voice and creative ideas.
Throughout the program, students will:
• Explore script analysis and scene study, understanding how relationships and objectives drive a story
• Strengthen voice, physicality and presence to communicate clearly and authentically
• Develop spontaneity and adaptability through improvisation and ensemble work
• Build skills in character creation, exploring backstory, motivation and emotional truth
• Practice performing for both stage and camera, including blocking, timing and screen awareness
• Learn to give and receive constructive feedback, developing reflection and resilience as performersFor students with prior training or industry experience, a Professional stream is available. Entry is by audition and offers more advanced work in characterisation, text analysis and audition preparation.
We meet students where they’re at, whether they’re stepping into acting for the first time or refining existing skills. Over time, students develop stronger technique, greater confidence and a deeper connection to storytelling.
Term 2 class times:
Please see our term classes timetable below.
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Our Animation program for Teens and Seniors focuses on developing the drawing, design and creative thinking skills that form the foundation of great animation.
Students learn how professional animators transform simple ideas into expressive characters and compelling visual worlds. Balancing technical training with creative exploration, the program encourages young artists to think like animators while developing their own visual style.
Each term introduces new techniques and creative challenges, helping students gradually refine their drawing skills while building the confidence to design original characters and tell stories through images.
Throughout the program, students will:
• Strengthen drawing fundamentals including line, shape, perspective, value and edge (LSPVE)
• Explore simplified anatomy and stylisation to create expressive characters
• Practice character design, developing ideas from rough sketches to refined concepts
• Experiment with multiple mediums including pencils, markers, pastels and digital tools
• Use Procreate on iPads to connect traditional drawing with digital workflows
• Apply industry-style creative processes including ideation, refinement and execution
• Collaborate through brainstorming sessions, peer feedback and portfolio reviewsWe meet students where they’re at, welcoming all levels of experience. Over time, students develop stronger technical skills, a sharper artistic eye and a growing portfolio of original character designs.
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Our Filmmaking program for Teens and Seniors explores how stories move from idea to screen.
Students learn the language of cinema through hands-on projects that combine writing, directing, filming and editing. Working both individually and in small teams, they develop a deeper understanding of how visual storytelling works while gaining practical experience with filmmaking tools and techniques.
Each term introduces new filmmaking concepts and storytelling approaches, helping students gradually build their skills as directors, writers and visual storytellers.
Throughout the program, students will:
• Explore the foundations of cinematic storytelling including structure, character and conflict
• Analyse film language including shot types, camera movement, editing and pacing
• Practice translating scripts into visual sequences through storyboarding and planning
• Experiment with directing actors and staging scenes for the camera
• Develop editing awareness, understanding how cuts and pacing shape a story
• Collaborate on short filmed scenes and creative group projects
• Share work and reflect through peer feedback and creative discussionsWe meet students where they’re at, welcoming all levels of experience. Over time, students build both technical filmmaking skills and the confidence to tell stories that reflect their own ideas and perspectives.
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Our Photography program for Teens and Seniors helps students move beyond casual snapshots to develop a thoughtful and intentional approach to image-making.
Students explore how composition, light and perspective can transform everyday moments into powerful visual stories. Through creative challenges and practical exercises, they refine both their technical skills and their ability to communicate ideas through images.
Each term introduces new photographic techniques and storytelling approaches, helping students deepen their creative voice while developing confidence behind the camera.
Throughout the program, students will:
• Refine composition techniques including rule of thirds, framing, balance and leading lines
• Develop stronger observational skills, exploring patterns, textures and visual storytelling in their environment
• Build working knowledge of camera settings such as aperture, shutter speed and ISO
• Experiment with perspective, scale and focal length to influence the mood of an image
• Create image sequences that communicate themes, stories or emotions
• Explore ethics and responsibility in photography including consent and representation
• Participate in group critiques and presentations to strengthen communication and creative reflectionWe meet students where they’re at, whether they’re new to photography or building their portfolio. Over time, students develop technical confidence, creative independence and a distinct visual perspective.
Term 2 class times:
Please see our term classes timetable below.
“My daughter is so excited to continue acting, now at YAS, and to finally combine that with her love of filmmaking, learning what really goes on behind the scenes. Which we know will benefit her acting.”
— Mother of recently enrolled SeniorTerm Details
TERM 2: April 27 - June 27 2026
LENGTH: 9 weeks
CLASS SIZE: 10 max
CLASS DURATION: 2 hours
*Professional Stream Acting: 3 hours
COST: $385 per term
*Professional Stream Acting: $440
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
TERM 2 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
WHY CREATIVITY MATTERS AT THIS AGE
Confidence to Lead and Take Risks
Performing, creating, or experimenting at this level pushes teens to back themselves, trust their instincts, and respond to challenges with resilience, skills that translate directly to auditions, exams, and future workplaces.
Communication and Collaboration
Seniors work on projects that demand listening, leadership, and teamwork. These experiences build the kind of professional presence needed for interviews, presentations, and real-world collaboration.
Emotional Depth & Literacy
Acting, storytelling, and creative expression give teens safe ways to explore complex emotions, identity, and empathy. These qualities strengthen mental health, leadership potential, and relationship-building skills.
Portfolio & Career Pathways
Whether aiming for tertiary study or stepping straight into industry, seniors gain practical skills like visual thinking, storytelling, design, and editing — abilities valued across creative fields, media, tech, marketing, and more.
Academic & Professional Edge
Research shows creative thinking boosts academic outcomes and future employability. From improved literacy and numeracy to stronger problem-solving, adaptability, and self-esteem, seniors who stay creatively engaged gain a competitive advantage in both study and work.
Creative Problem-Solving and Future-readiness
A global IBM survey of 1,500 CEOs found creativity is the #1 leadership skill for future success. Through arts training, Seniors learn to tackle complex challenges with imagination, adaptability and innovative thinking — the exact traits today’s employers value most.