Articles
Read below articles written by NIC instructors and alumni providing insightful information and tips regarding their respective fields of interest.

The Art of Character Development in Acting
Welcome to the captivating world of acting, where character development takes center stage. As aspiring actors, you understand the importance of diving deep into the

Tips From NIC Acting Alumni Mike Li
TIP #1: Get involved in the crew “It’s always difficult to fill every crew position in film, especially when lacking a budget. Those who show

1960’s Makeup Tips
Wow Does Keely Anderson, one of our NIC instructors, garner a group of makeup students! Our Makeup Fundamentals Instructor put on quite a show for our students who

3 Life Lessons Every Actor Should Take To Heart
1. You can’t please everyone, so you’ve got to please yourself.Like the song says, right? Spending too much time in life worrying about how others

How to Study Method Acting
Are you interested in acting? You try a lot, but are still lacking that “little-something” which creates that “magic” on the screen. Well that is

How to Be Fashion Forward and Mature in High School
Have you ever wanted to begin acting, or do you just need some pointers on acting? Either way, taking these simple steps will improve you

How to Be a Better Stage Actor
Have you ever wanted to begin acting, or do you just need some pointers on acting? Either way, taking these simple steps will improve you

How to Be a Fashionable Teenage Boy
Trying to upgrade your style? Tired of wearing the same old clothes that you’ve had for years? As you get older you may find yourself

How to Be a Fashion Expert
Being a a fashion expert requires dedication and time. Becoming a fashion expert can be helpful for your fashion-oriented career, be it in writing, modeling,

7 Hairstyles for the Hottest Days of Summer
Whether your hair is long, short, or in between, we understand how it can make those hot summer days seem even hotter. But rather then