Term 1: Acting Essentials

Acting is about more than learning lines, it’s about stepping into a character, telling stories with truth, and building the courage to share your voice. In this program, teens will explore the fundamentals of performance in a way that challenges and excites them. Through scene work, improvisation, and practical exercises, they’ll discover how intention, presence, and collaboration bring performances to life.

With guidance from industry professionals, students will sharpen their technique, build confidence, and learn how to perform authentically for both stage and screen. Every session is designed to help them grow as actors and as people, developing the courage, communication, and creative instincts that last far beyond the studio.

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.

Throughout the term, students will:

• Explore script work and scene study, learning how characters and relationships drive a story
  

• Strengthen voice and presence through articulation, emotional connection, and stagecraft
  

• Develop spontaneity and adaptability through improvisation and ensemble work
  

• Build camera and stage performance skills, including blocking, timing, and physical expression
  

• Practice character building, exploring backstory, motivation, and physical choices
  

• Gain experience in constructive feedback, learning to reflect on their own work and support their peers

We meet students where they’re at. Whether stepping into acting for the first time or looking to refine existing skills, every young performer is encouraged to stretch, explore, and shine.

Term 1 class times:
(We have 3 class options to choose from)
- Group 1: Tuesday 5:30pm-7:30pm
- Group 2: Wednesday 5pm-7pm
- Professional stream: Saturday 9am-12pm

- ADDITIONAL CLASS: Monday 5pm-7pm (We’ll open this class when existing groups fill)

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Term 1: Drawing Fundamentals for Animation & Character Design

In this course, students dive into the core principles of drawing for animation. Term 1 introduces students to the essential drawing skills every aspiring animator needs, giving them the confidence to sketch in three dimensions and transform ideas into strong, expressive characters.

Guided by industry professionals, young artists will balance technical training with creative exploration, learning not only how to draw, but how to think like animators. By the end of the term, they’ll have a deeper understanding of design and the beginnings of a portfolio they can be proud of.

Throughout the term, students will:

• Build line confidence through sketching exercises and technical drills
  

• Learn the foundations of perspective drawing to bring depth and dimension to characters and props
  

• Explore the animation principles of line, shape, perspective, value, and edge (LSPVE)
  

• Practice character design, developing original ideas from simple shapes to expressive figures
  

• Experiment with different mediums including pencils, markers, acrylics, and pastels
  

• Use Procreate on iPads to connect traditional drawing with digital workflows
  

• Apply industry-style creative processes—ideation, refinement, and execution
  

• Collaborate through group brainstorming, peer feedback, and studio “mini gallery” displays

We meet students where they’re at, so welcome young people of all skill levels and experience. Students will finish the term with stronger skills, a sharper eye, and a deeper understanding of how to transform ideas into visual stories.

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

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Term 1: From Script to Screen 

In this filmmaking course, students step into the process of bringing stories to life on screen. Across nine weeks, they’ll explore how a simple script idea can grow into a short scene, learning to write, plan, direct, film, and edit their own projects. Along the way, they’ll build a strong understanding of film language, from shot types and angles to pacing and performance, while discovering how collaboration is at the heart of every great film.

Through practical exercises in writing, directing, filming, and editing, they’ll develop a sharper understanding of film language while building the courage to collaborate, perform, and share their ideas. Guided by industry professionals, every student will leave with stronger technical skills and the confidence to tell stories their way.

Throughout the term, students will:

• Explore film language by analysing shots, angles, cuts, and pacing
  

• Practice translating scripts into visuals, understanding how to bring words to life on screen
  

• Learn blocking and staging for camera, directing actors with clarity and intention
  

• Gain awareness of editing principles, including how pace and cuts shape meaning
  

• Write and plan a 5-shot scene, building towards short group projects
  

• Collaborate in teams to plan, shoot, and reflect on short filmed sequences
  

• Practice constructive peer feedback and reflection, developing both creative and communication skills

We meet students where they’re at, so welcome young people of all skill levels and experience. By the end of Term 1, students will have grown their technical knowledge, collaborative skills, and confidence in creating and presenting their own short film scenes.

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

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Term 1: Framing the story

In this photography course, students will move beyond casual snapshots to discover how images can tell stories, capture emotions, and reflect their unique voice. Over nine weeks, they’ll explore how technical skills like composition, light, and camera control combine with creativity and observation to transform everyday moments into powerful visual narratives.

With guidance from industry professionals, they’ll refine their technical skills, experiment with creative choices, and celebrate their work in a final gallery showcase.

Throughout the term, students will:

• Refine their understanding of composition including rule of thirds, framing, perspective, leading lines, and balance
  

• Strengthen their ability to observe patterns, textures, and colours in everyday life with greater intention
  

• Gain early working knowledge of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, introduced through practical, hands-on activities
  

• Explore angles, distances, and focal lengths to see how perspective changes mood and meaning
  

• Practice visual storytelling, creating short image sequences that communicate an idea or emotion
  

• Develop respectful photography practices, such as seeking permission and considering impact
  

• Build collaboration and communication skills through group critiques and presentations of their work

We meet students where they’re at, so no prior experience is required. Just curiosity and a love of exploring the world through images. By the end of Term 1, students will have the skills, confidence, and awareness to create photos that go beyond the surface and tell a story only they can share.

Term 1 class times:
Saturday 9am-11am

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