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Gold Coast Courses

20 WEEK COURSE
20 Week Course

INTENSIVES
Teens - Intensive (13-15 yo)

National Actors Intensive
Emotions #1 - Intensive

Emotions #2 - Intensive

Choices & Alternatives - Intensive

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

GENERAL COURSES
Acting for the Screen - Sam Atwell
Screen Scenework

Acting in Commercials
Character for the Screen
Emotions #1 - General

SPECIALISED WORKSHOPS
Meet the Director Workshop
Tom McSweeney - Master Class
Tom McSweeney - Adv Master Class
Voice and Speaking American
Choices & Alternatives - 2 Day Workshop

LOCATION: Tafta Studio – St Leonards

 
 
 

COURSE DATES - SYDNEY

 
 

Emotions #1 - One Course Running in 2012

$460

Commences: Sunday 4th March

Duration: This is an 8 session course that runs over four consecutive weeks, each session is of 3 hours in duration.
Session Times:

Session 1: Sunday 4th March: 2pm - 5pm
Session 2: Monday 5th March: 7pm - 10pm
Session 3: Sunday 11th March: 2pm - 5pm
Session 4: Monday 12th March: 7pm - 10pm
Session 5: Sunday 18th March: 2pm - 5pm
Session 6: Monday 19th March: 7pm - 10pm
Session 7: Sunday 25th March: 2pm - 5pm
Monday 26th March: 7pm - 10pm
 
 

Audition Impact

$460

Commences: Sunday 20th May

Duration: This is an 8 session course that runs over four consecutive weeks, each session is of 3 hours in duration.
Session Times:

Session 1: Sunday 20th May: 2pm - 5pm
Session 2: Monday 21st May: 7pm - 10pm
Session 3: Sunday 27th May: 2pm - 5pm
Session 4: Monday 28th May: 7pm - 10pm
Session 5: Sunday 3rd June: 2pm - 5pm
Session 6: Monday 4th June: 7pm - 10pm
Session 7: Sunday 10th June: 2pm - 5pm
Monday 11th June: 7pm - 10pm
 
 

Advanced Emotions

$460

Commences: Sunday 22nd July

Duration: This is an 8 session course that runs over four consecutive weeks, each session is of 3 hours in duration.
Session Times:

Session 1: Sunday 22nd July: 2pm - 5pm
Session 2: Monday 23rd July: 7pm - 10pm
Session 3: Sunday 29th July: 2pm - 5pm
Session 4: Monday 30th July: 7pm - 10pm
Session 5: Sunday 5th August: 2pm - 5pm
Session 6: Monday 6th August: 7pm - 10pm
Session 7: Sunday 12th August: 2pm - 5pm
Monday 13th August: 7pm - 10pm
 
 

Character for the Screen

$460

Program Commences: Sunday 11th November

Duration: This is an 8 session course that runs over four consecutive weeks, each session is of 3 hours in duration.
Session Times:

Session 1: Sunday 11th November: 2pm - 5pm
Session 2: Monday 12th November: 7pm - 10pm Session 3: Sunday 18th November: 2pm - 5pm
Session 4: Monday 19th November: 7pm - 10pm Session 5: Sunday 25th November: 2pm - 5pm
Session 6: Monday 26th November: 7pm - 10pm
Session 7: Sunday 2nd December: 2pm - 5pm
Monday 3rd December: 7pm - 10pm
 
 

Introduction to Speaking American with Melissa Agnew

$330

Course Date:
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th March

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

Time: 10am - 5pm each day
 
 

Advanced Speaking American with Melissa Agnew

$TBA

Duration: This workshop runs over one weekend only
Course Date: *** Melissa may hold two of these programs in 2012, dates to be advised


 
 

Teens Term Classes

$295 p/term

Term #1 - Sat 18th Feb
Term #2 - Sat 28th April - Saturday 23rd June
Term #3 - Sat 21st July - Sat 22nd September
Term #4 - Sat 13th October - Sat 15th December

Time: Saturday's: 10am to 1pm
 
 

The Ultimate Screentest Workshops

$460

Screentest #1 - 12th February to 11th March
Confirmed Casting Directors are: Leigh Pickford (Maura Fay), Thea McLeod (Neighbours Casting Director), Danny Long (Danny Long Casting) & Susie Maizels (Susie Maizels Casting)
Screentest #2 - 15th April to 13th May
Screentest #3 - 10th June - 15th July
Screentest #4 - 12th August - 9th September
Screentest #5 - 7th October - 4th November

Time: 9am - 1pm on Sunday's
 
 

National Actors Intensive

$1100

First NAI Commences: Wednesday 20th June to Monday 25th June

Second NAI Commences:
Wednesday 5th December to Monday 10th December

Typical NAI Schedule:
Wed: Orientation Session: 7pm to 9pm
Thurs: 3 Sessions: 9am - 1pm, 2pm - 6pm, 7pm - 11pm
Fri: 3 Sessions: 9am - 1pm, 2pm - 6pm, 7pm - 11pm
Sat: 3 Sessions: 9am - 1pm, 2pm - 6pm, 7pm - 11pm
Sun: 2 Sessions: 9am - 1pm, 2pm - 6pm
Mon: 2 Sessions: 9am - 1pm, 2pm - 6pm
 
 

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

$ Cost
Provided upon app.

Audition Fee: $40 non refundable fee

Sydney Programs:
Program 1 - Mon 6th February - 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...


 
 
 

SYDNEY PROGRAM DATES - 2012

We are very excited to be announcing our new programs for 2012, we are going to be doing a lot more in Sydney to bring it in line with our other programs in Melbourne & the Gold Coast. 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 Emotions #1 & Ultimate Screentest Workshop #1 .


Emotions #1 - One Course 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.

Commences:
Sunday 4th March
Duration: This is an 8 session course that runs over four consecutive weeks, each session is of 3 hours in duration.
Cost: $460

Session Times:

Session 1: Sunday 4th March: 2pm - 5pm/ Session 2: Monday 5th March: 7pm - 10pm/ Session 3: Sunday 11th March: 2pm - 5pm/ Session 4: Monday 12th March: 7pm - 10pm/ Session 5: Sunday 18th March: 2pm - 5pm/ Session 6: Monday 19th March: 7pm - 10pm/ Session 7: Sunday 25th March: 2pm - 5pm/ Monday 26th March: 7pm - 10pm


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 a number of our programs.


Commences:
Sunday 20th May
Duration: This is an 8 session course that runs over four consecutive weeks, each session is of 3 hours in duration.
Cost: $460

Session Times:

Session 1: Sunday 20th May: 2pm - 5pm/ Session 2: Monday 21st May: 7pm - 10pm/ Session 3: Sunday 27th May: 2pm - 5pm/ Session 4: Monday 28th May: 7pm - 10pm/ Session 5: Sunday 3rd June: 2pm - 5pm/ Session 6: Monday 4th June: 7pm - 10pm/ Session 7: Sunday 10th June: 2pm - 5pm/ Monday 11th June: 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:
Sunday 22nd July
Duration: This is an 8 session course that runs over four consecutive weeks, each session is of 3 hours in duration.
Cost: $460

Session Times:

Session 1: Sunday 22nd July: 2pm - 5pm/ Session 2: Monday 23rd July: 7pm - 10pm/ Session 3: Sunday 29th July: 2pm - 5pm/ Session 4: Monday 30th July: 7pm - 10pm/ Session 5: Sunday 5th August: 2pm - 5pm/ Session 6: Monday 6th August: 7pm - 10pm/ Session 7: Sunday 12th August: 2pm - 5pm/ Monday 13th August: 7pm - 10pm


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 11th November
Duration: This is an 8 session course that runs over four consecutive weeks, each session is of 3 hours in duration.
Cost: $460

Session Times:
Session 1: Sunday 11th November: 2pm - 5pm/ Session 2: Monday 12th November: 7pm - 10pm/ Session 3: Sunday 18th November: 2pm - 5pm/ Session 4: Monday 19th November: 7pm - 10pm/ Session 5: Sunday 25th November: 2pm - 5pm/ Session 6: Monday 26th November: 7pm - 10pm/ Session 7: Sunday 2nd December: 2pm - 5pm/ Monday 3rd December: 7pm - 10pm


Introduction to Speaking American with Melissa Agnew

Speaking American is one of your key tools as an actor if you want to go to LA and audition for the US - 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 11th & Sunday 12th March
Time: 10am - 5pm each day

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


Advanced Speaking American with Melissa Agnew

Continue to learn & take your American accent to the next level. Heading to LA? Then this program is a MUST! Students must have completed the Introduction to Speaking American with Melissa Agnew first to gain entry in to this program. 

Duration:
This workshop runs over one weekend only
Course Date: *** Melissa may hold two of these programs in 2012, dates 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 9 to 10 weeks in duration and each session runs for three hours in length (working in with the school term).

Term #1 - Saturday 4th February - Saturday 31 March
Term #2 - Saturday 28th April - Saturday 23rd June
Term #3 - Saturday 21st July - Saturday 22nd September
Term #4 - Saturday 13th October - Saturday 15th December

Cost: $295 per term
Time: Saturday's: 10am to 1pm


The Ultimate Screentest Workshops - Only Five Running in 2012

These programs are 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 - 12th February to 11th March
Confirmed Casting Directors are: Leigh Pickford (Maura Fay), Thea McLeod (Neighbours Casting Director), Danny Long (Danny Long Casting) & Susie Maizels (Susie Maizels Casting)
Screentest #2 - 15th April to 13th May
Screentest #3 - 10th June - 15th July
Screentest #4 - 12th August - 9th September
Screentest #5 - 7th October - 4th November

Cost: $460
Time: 9am - 1pm on Sunday's


National Actors Intensive - Only Two Running in 2012

An exhausting, but incredibly rewarding week. In five days this intensive program will give you what no other program in Australia can do. Work with some of Australia's most respected currently working Film & TV Producers & Directors and have the opportunity to perform for all of them and receive an instant evaluation of your work. Casting Directors, Producers and Directors are confirmed closer to each of the dates (due to their availabilities). ARE YOU UP TO IT?

First NAI Commences: Wednesday 20th June to Monday 25th June

Second NAI Commences:
Wednesday 5th December to Monday 10th December

Cost: $1100

Typical NAI Schedule:
Wednesday: Orientation Session: 7pm to 9pm
Thursday: 3 Sessions: 9am - 1pm (lunch), 2pm - 6pm (dinner), 7pm - 11pm
Friday: 3 Sessions: 9am - 1pm (lunch), 2pm - 6pm (dinner), 7pm - 11pm
Saturday: 3 Sessions: 9am - 1pm (lunch), 2pm - 6pm (dinner), 7pm - 11pm
Sunday: 2 Sessions: 9am - 1pm (lunch), 2pm - 6pm
Monday: 2 Sessions: 9am - 1pm (lunch), 2pm - 6pm


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.

Dates:
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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