Education Focus: New York Film Academy Australia

What kind of courses do you offer? Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas of Screen & Media, plus Filmmaking stream, Acting for Film streams, Screenwriting stream, short courses, evening courses, high school holiday camps. 

Do you offer practical on-site learning or more of a theoretical base? NYFA Australia offers practical on-site learning experience. The program is based on the philosophy of learning by doing. The courses are taught through a balance of classroom instruction, hands-on workshops and immediate experience. Students work with students from other disciplines creating an educational and practical learning environment.

What makes you different to other educational institutions? Located on the backlot of Fox Studios (Sydney) and Village Roadshow (Gold Coast), our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to enter the marketplace, job-ready and able. Students are also provided with pathways to study in the US at our LA, NY or Florida campuses.

What kind of social activities do you offer? Production workshops, mid year/end of semester showcases, student movie screening nights, theme park explorations, alumni events, BBQ festivities and variety nights.

Do you offer job opportunities, internships, or other ways to help students get ahead? NYFA students are trained and mentored by an incredible list of industry professionals with years of experience both in Australia and overseas. Acting students graduate with industry professional showreels. Filmmaking students shoot their final project on Red Scarlet or Dragon [camera] allowing our students to present themselves with professional portfolios.

When and where is your next Info Day/Open Day? Sydney, Fox Studios, 10 Dec. Must RSVP - (02) 8964 9321. Gold Coast, Helensvale Cultural Centre, 17 Dec. Must RSVP - (07) 5585 9722.

Website link for more info: www.nyfa.edu.au