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Gold Coast Courses

INTENSIVES
National Actors Intensive
Emotions #1
Emotions #2
Choices & Alternatives: Intensive

SCREENTEST WORKSHOPS
Ultimate Screentest Course #1
Ultimate Screentest Course #2
Ultimate Screentest Course #3

TERM CLASSES
Teens (Term)

GENERAL COURSES
Elements of Screen Performance #1
Elements of Screen Performance #2
Choices & Alternatives
Acting in Commercials
Improv US Style
Character for the Screen
TV Hosting & Presenting


SPECIALISED WORKSHOPS
Meet the Director Workshop
Voice and Speaking American
Choices & Alternatives: 2 Day Workshop

LOCATION: Labrador, @ The Grand Hotel

 
 
 

COURSE DATES - GOLD COAST

 
 

Elements #1

$495

Commences: Sunday 22nd January

Duration: 10 sessions
Session Times:

Session 1: Sunday 22nd Jan: 10am - 1pm
Session 2: Sunday 22nd Jan: 2pm - 5pm
Session 3: Monday 23rd Jan: 7pm - 10pm
Session 4 - 10: Mon 30th Jan - Mon 12th Mar: 7pm - 10pm
 
 

Elements #2

$495

Commences: Sunday 1st April

Duration: 10 sessions
Session Times:

Session 1: Sunday 1 April: 10am - 1pm
Session 2: Sunday 1st April: 2pm - 5pm
Session 3: Monday 2nd April: 7pm - 10pm
Session 4: 10: Mon 9th April - Mon 21st May: 7pm - 10pm
 
 

Emotions #1

$495

1st Program Commences: Saturday 18th February

Duration: This is an 8 session course that runs over two consecutive weekends, each session is of 3 hours in duration.
ourse Dates:

Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th February: 10am - 1pm/ 2pm - 5pm
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th February: 10am - 1pm/ 2pm - 5pm
 
 

Emotions #1

$495

2nd Program Commences: Saturday 5th May

Duration: This is an 8 session course that runs over two consecutive weekends, each session is of 3 hours in duration.
Course Dates:

Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th May: 10am - 1pm/ 2pm - 5pm
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th May: 10am - 1pm/ 2pm - 5pm
 
 

Character for the Screen

$495

Program Commences: Sunday 24th June

Duration: 10 Sessions
Session Times:

Session 1: Sunday 24th June: 10am - 1pm
Session 2: Sunday 24th June: 2pm - 5pm
Session 3 - 10: Mon 25th June - Mon 13th August: 7pm - 10pm
 
 

Advanced Emotions

$495

Commences: Saturday 25th August

Duration: This is an 8 session course that runs over two consecutive weekends, each session is of 3 hours in duration.
Course Dates:

Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th August: 10am - 1pm/ 2pm - 5pm
Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd September: 10am - 1pm/ 2pm - 5pm
 
 

Audition Impact

$495

Commences: Saturday 20th October

Duration: This is an 8 session course that runs over two consecutive weekends, each session is of 3 hours in duration.
Course Dates:

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st October: 10am - 1pm/ 2pm - 5pm
Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th October: 10am - 1pm/ 2pm - 5pm
 
 

Voice & Speaking American with Melissa Agnew

$330

Course Date: 17th March & 18th March
*** Melissa may hold one more course later in the year, to be advised

Duration: This workshop runs over one weekend only
Course Date:
Saturday 17th March & Sunday 18th March
Time: 10am - 5pm each day
 
 

Teens Term Classes

$295 p/term

Term #1 - Saturday 4th February
Term #2 - Saturday 14th April - Sat 16th June
Term #3 - Saturday 14th July - Sat 15th Sept
Term #4 - Saturday 13th October - Sat 15th Dec

Time: Saturday's: 2.30pm to 5.30pm
 
 

The Ultimate Screentest Workshops

$495 each

Screentest #1  - 11th February to 10th March
Screentest #2 - 14th April to 12th May
Screentest #3 - 9th June - 7th July
Screentest #4 - 4th August - 1st September
Screentest #5 - 29th September - 27th October

Casting Directors: TBA
Time: 9am - 1pm on Saturday's
 
 

20 Week Full Time Program
(held in Sydney & Melbourne)

$ Cost
Provided upon app.

Audition Fee: $40 non refundable fee

Melbourne Program:
Program 1 - BOOKED OUT - All auditions and acceptances have taken place
Program 2 - Mon 16th July - Fri 7th December
Sydney Programs:
Program 1 - Mon 6th Feb - Fri 29th June
Program 2 - Mon 23rd July - Fri 14th December

*** Audition Dates advised on registration

For more info:
http://tafta.com.au/fulltime-screen-acting-course.html
 
 

LA Experience

$ Cost
Provided upon app.

Audition Fee: $40 non refundable

May Group: Monday 14th May - Friday 20th July
September Group: Monday 10th September - Friday 16th November

*** Audition Dates advised on registration

For more info:
http://la-experience-acting-course.tafta.com.au/la-experience
 
 

One-Off Workshops

$TBA

These will be held at various points throughout the year, stay tuned for more information to come...


 
 
 

GOLD COAST PROGRAM DATES - 2012

We are very excited to be announcing our new programs for 2012, we are going to be doing a lot more on the Gold Coast to bring it in line with our other programs in Sydney & Melbourne. We have a lot of new and exciting courses, check out the programs and dates that are below!

There are limited spots available in each program, so get in quick if you don't want to miss out. We already have several bookings for a number of these programs, notably Elements #1 & Emotions #1.


Elements #1 - One Course Running Only in 2012

A beginner’s course for Film & Television - if all you've ever done is stage or you've done nothing at all, this course is for you!

Commences: Sunday 22nd January
Duration: 10 Sessions
Cost: $495

Session Times:
Session 1 -  Sunday 22nd Jan: 10am - 1pm
Session 2 - Sunday 22nd Jan: 2pm - 5pm
Session 3 Monday 23rd Jan: 7pm - 10pm/
Session 4 - Session 10: Monday 30th Jan - Monday 12th March: 7pm - 10pm


Elements #2 - One Course Running Only in 2012

A follow up to Elements #1 where you will now work in a lot more detail with much more advanced material. You don't have to have done Elements #1 to do this program as long as you have had some screen experience and or substantial stage experience.

Commences: Sunday 1st April
Duration: 10 Sessions
Cost: $495

Session Times:
Session 1 - Sunday 1 April: 10am - 1pm
Session 2 - Sunday 1st April: 2pm - 5pm
Session 3 Monday 2nd April: 7pm - 10pm
Session 4 - Session 10: Monday 9th April - Monday 21st May: 7pm - 10pm


Emotions #1 - Two Courses Running in 2012

Learn a whole new technique to get those Emotions flowing. This program stands on its own and is the most innovative & modern program in existence. Do you need to brush up on your emotional skills? Then this is the program for you! There are no prior requirements for this course.

1st Program Commences: Saturday 18th February
Duration: This is an 8 session course that runs over two consecutive weekends, each session is of 3 hours in duration.
Cost: $495
Course Dates:
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th February: 10am - 1pm/ 2pm - 5pm
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th February: 10am - 1pm/ 2pm - 5pm

2nd Program Commences: Saturday 26th May
Duration: This is an 8 session course that runs over two consecutive weekends, each session is of 3 hours in duration.
Cost: $495
Course Dates:
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th May: 10am - 1pm/ 2pm - 5pm
Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd June: 10am - 1pm/ 2pm - 5pm


Character for the Screen - One Course Running Only in 2012

Students should have completed Elements #1 or Elements #2 and or Emotions #1 to do this program. Understand and exhibit the modern approach to behaviors - be able to freely express and portray yourself as any character in any given circumstance.

Program Commences: Sunday 24th June
Duration: 10 Sessions
Cost: $495

Session Times:
Session 1 - Sunday 24th June: 10am - 1pm
Session 2 - Sunday 24th June: 2pm - 5pm
Session 3 - Session 10: Monday 25th June - Monday 13th August: 7pm - 10pm


Advanced Emotions - One Course Running Only in 2012

Takes you to performance level where you can hopefully call upon any emotions as required at any time. Students should have completed Emotions #1 to do this program.

Commences: Saturday 25th August
Duration: This is an 8 session course that runs over two consecutive weekends, each session is of 3 hours in duration.
Cost: $495
Course Dates:
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th August: 10am - 1pm/ 2pm - 5pm
Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd September: 10am - 1pm/ 2pm - 5pm


Audition Impact - One Course Running Only in 2012

Now you are ready to work! This program is all about getting the job!
Students must have completed Elements #1 or Emotions #1 at very least to do this program, preferably students have completed all of the above programs.

Commences: Saturday 20th October
Duration: This is an 8 session course that runs over two consecutive weekends, each session is of 3 hours in duration.
Cost: $495
Course Dates:
Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st October: 10am - 1pm/ 2pm - 5pm
Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th October: 10am - 1pm/ 2pm - 5pm


Voice & Speaking American with Melissa Agnew

Your voice is one of your key tools as an actor and if you want to go to LA an American Accent is a must! Learn the basics that you will need to assist you in this process - No prior requirements.

Duration: This workshop runs over one weekend only
Cost: $330
Course Date: Saturday 17th March & Sunday 18th March
Time: 10am - 5pm each day

*** Melissa may hold one more course later in the year, to be advised


Teens Term Classes

This program caters for Teens aged 12 - 16. These classes run per school term teaching all the basic necessities for screen acting. No prior requirements for this course, each term is 10 weeks in duration and each session runs for three hours in length (working in with the school term).

Term #1 - Saturday 28th Jan - Sat 31 March
Term #2 - Saturday 14th April - Sat 16th June
Term #3 - Saturday 14th July - Sat 15th September
Term #4 - Saturday 13th October - Sat 15th December

Cost: $295 per term
Time: Saturday's: 2.30pm to 5.30pm


The Ultimate Screentest Workshops - Only 5 Running in 2012

This program is designed to help you try and get a job! Get familiar with Casting Directors and expose your skills, learn from working industry professional and hone up on your audition skills. Casting Directors are confirmed closer to each of the dates (due to their availabilities

Screentest #1  - 11th February to 10th March
Screentest #2 - 14th April to 12th May
Screentest #3 - 9th June - 7th July
Screentest #4 - 4th August - 1st September
Screentest #5 - 29th September - 27th October

Cost: $495
Time: 9am - 1pm on Saturday's


20 Week Full Time Program

A unique opportunity to study all of TAFTA's short term courses in a concentrated period of time to produce the skills that could make you a working actor! Classes run three days a week: Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10am - 5pm. Entry is via Audition only. No prior requirements.

Melbourne Program:
Program 1 - BOOKED OUT - All auditions and acceptances have taken place
Program 2 - Monday 16th July - Friday 7th December

Sydney Programs:

Program 1 - Monday 6th February - Friday 29th June
Program 2 - Monday 23rd July - Friday 14th December

*** Audition Dates advised on registration

Costs: Provided on Application
Audition Fee: $40 non refundable fee

Visit: http://tafta.com.au/fulltime-screen-acting-course.html for more information


LA Experience

This program is NOT for the faint hearted or the inexperienced or those without sufficient training or skills. This 10 week program will take you to the next level. Over the program you will be required to speak in a GenAm accent the entire time! Entry via Audition only.

Dates:
May Group: Monday 14th May - Friday 20th July
September Group: Monday 10th September - Friday 16th November

*** Audition Dates advised on registration

Costs: Provided on Application
Audition Fee: $40 non refundable fee

Visit: http://la-experience-acting-course.tafta.com.au/la-experience/ for more information


One-Off Workshops

These will be held at various points throughout the year, stay tuned for more information to come...

Booking for any of TAFTA's Programs

For more information on any of these programs, please call our office or head online.

Website: www.tafta.com.au
Email: enquiries@tafta.com.au
Phone: 1300 949 570

Important to Note: Please know that from 2012 our Refund Policy has changed. Make sure you read the application form when booking. 

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