"N.A.T.Y.A – NATIONAL ART THEATRE YOUTH ACADEMY a ONE Year theatre course on acting, direction, script writing, public speaking, stagecraft, voice culture, improvisation, characterization and creativity starts. For ages 16 and above. N.A.T.Y.A is conducted by practising professionals from the field of theatre and film.
• Course Name:
• Acting Course
• Mode of Learning:
• Full Time
• Course Le
vel:
• Diploma
• Duration:
• ONE YEAR
A Brief Introduction to N.A.T.Y.A
N.A.T.Y.A is the Complete Theatre Course. Its objective is to introduce the benefits and joy of theatre by training and educating those with a penchant for theatre and acting. Who should join?
1. Aspiring actors, directors, writers, voice over artists, radio jockeys, animators who would like to learn the secrets of creating drama and entertainment.
2. Those interested in a career in entertainment and media. The teachings of theatre are universal and can be applied to film, television, radio, mobile entertainment and the internet.
3. Those who wish to fight their shyness and improve their public speaking and presentation skills.
4. Those who want to learn something new.
5. Those who wish to make new friends.
6. Those who want to have fun. Duration
The syllabus of N.A.T.Y.A is covered in 6 month. Sessions are held all days in the week. Each session is of 3 hours duration. Syllabus
The Syllabus is vast and intense. Basic techniques are covered in the first session. The second session is dedicated to developing participant’s skills and the third session witnesses’ intense performances and polishing. The syllabus is given below:
ACTING AND DIRECTION
Observation Exercises
Improvisation Exercises
Spontaneity
Effective dialogue delivery
Developing presence of mind
Interpretation of scripts
Character Analysis
Character Adoption
How to act in a play
Action and Reaction
Emotion and Kinesthetic Recall
Motivation Analysis
Verisimilitude Acting
Stage acting vs. acting on screen. Relationship analysis of characters and surroundings
Forum theatre. SCRIPT WRITING
Story telling exercises
How to write a dramatic script
Creating powerful characters
Genres of scripts
Different types of stories
Writing for various media. CREATIVITY
Improvisations and games. VOICE
Breathing techniques
Voice Projection
Voice Modulation
Difference between Pitch and Volume
Exercises on clarity and diction. Singing sessions. STAGECRAFT
Structure of Stage
Stage Etiquettes
Technical aspects of sound and lights
Moving on Stage
Turning on Stage
PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
Public Speaking
Facing an audience
Improvised Speaking
Memory and Concentration Exercises
Team Work
Confidence Development
GAMES
For Creativity and Fun
For Memory and Concentration
For co-ordination with co-artistes
For greater body control. YOGA
Techniques of Relaxation
Meditation
Breath Control. GROOMING
Your voice and accent as your introduction
Personal care
Style: Clothes and accessories
Conversational English and Hindi
Cosmetics & Cosmetology as beauty aids. SOCIAL SKILLS/ETIQUETTE
Conducting yourself with Grace
Greetings and Introductions
Making Small Talk
Table Manners
Party Etiquette
THE N.A.T.Y.A ADVANTAGE
Why should anyone do N.A.T.Y.A? The participants stand to gain in many aspects
1. It helps build confidence / fight shyness and lose inhibitions.
2. Improvement in communication skills.
3. Exercises to enhance the imagination of the participants.
4. Soft skills acquired help improve presentation and story
telling skills.
5. Exercises on speech, elocution and public speaking.
6. Activity based – hence everyone is involved
7. Participants will be working in groups inculcating the spirit of team work, co-operation and friendliness
8. Drama inculcates discipline.
9. Important concepts of drama, performing arts and media are taught through games and fun based activities. The intangible benefits of a course like N.A.T.Y.A are unmatched by any other training program. Theatre duplicates life
