Acting Foundation Diploma

Acting Foundation Diploma offers an introduction to acting for film and TV. Taught by experienced actors/directors. This 3 day course gives the student an opportunity to learn and gain confidence in the role as an actor or actress.

The tutor: Nick Hardcastle
As a Presenter, Nick has hosted Planet PolyGram for PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Watch Your Own Wednesday and The Big Help News for Nickleodeon. Most recently, Nick has presented Creature Features Series 1-5, Kids In The Garden, Nick Gets The Knack, Rollercoaster Videochat and The Young Performer Awards for ABC TV.

Nick has also become the un-official face of ABC Kids, Australias most respected and largest-reaching childrens entertainment brand. Nicks vocals can be heard on the new theme song for Rollercoaster on ABCTV Great Adventure, a song he co-wrote that features as a bonus track on his debut, self titled album released April 10.

Course outline
1. Body language awareness.
2. Voice projection.
3. Facial energy.
4. Movement.
5. Camera tech for actors.
6. Improvisation.
7. Confidence building.