Education Focus: National Institute Of Dramatic Art

What kind of courses do you offer? From six-month courses to graduate studies, NIDA offers a diverse range of immersive education opportunities. These include full-time courses: Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degrees, Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degrees, VET (vocational education and training) diplomas; and part-time courses: one-month, six-month or 12-month weekend or evening Studio or Residency courses.

What kind of people would these courses suit? NIDA’s diverse range of courses is suitable for passionate and dedicated artists looking to take the next step in their career.

We offer education training options across a variety of disciplines: acting, screen acting, musical theatre, costume, design for performance, directing, filmmaking, physical theatre, properties and objects, staging, specialist make-up, singing, technical theatre, TV presenting and writing for performance.

What makes you different to other universities? NIDA has the enviable reputation as Australia’s national centre for dramatic arts education and training. For over 50 years, we have fostered creative professionals who achieve at the highest level.

Our students have access to the latest equipment and are supported by expert teachers with extensive industry knowledge who are passionate about guiding the next generation of creative leaders.

Do you offer job opportunities, internships, or other ways to help students get ahead? NIDA offers students the opportunity to meet and work with industry leaders and guest artists across a range of projects every year. These are different for each degree and course, and can be as diverse as being part of stage productions, film projects or professional industry placements.

When and where is your next Info Day/Open Day? NIDA Information Night will be held in late July. For the latest information, please visit nida.edu.au/info-night.

Website link for more info? nida.edu.au and open.nida.edu.au