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NIDA offers vocational, undergraduate and graduate courses in stage, screen, events and interactive entertainment. Learn more about NIDA's history, courses, events, alumni and research.
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The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is an Australian educational institution for the performing arts based in Sydney, New South Wales. Founded in 1958, many of Australia's leading actors and directors trained at NIDA, including Cate Blanchett, Sarah Snook, Mel Gibson, Judy Davis and Baz Luhrmann.
NIDA offers vocational, undergraduate and graduate courses in various performing arts disciplines, as well as short courses and corporate training. NIDA has a rich history, a state-of-the-art campus and a network of industry links and supporters.
NIDA is Australia's leading drama school, offering degrees, diplomas and vocational courses in theatre, film and television. Learn how to apply, access scholarships, and explore short courses and corporate training.
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The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is Australia’s leading centre for education and training in the performing arts. NIDA Open gives people of all ages and experience the chance to benefit from NIDA’s world-renowned training methods and to explore their own creativity. For nearly 60 years, we have been recognised for our practical and cre...
NIDA Open courses provide each student with practical, dynamic skills development in a supportive, inspirational and fun learning environment. Designed by our experienced program managers, all of our courses, workshops and training programs focus on practical skills and collaboration, providing an engaging and transformative learning experience for...
NIDA Open courses offer a range of learning options, including classes on weekends, weekdays, evenings, during school holidays or for short intensive periods. There are hundreds of courses running throughout the year so there will always be a NIDA Open course to suit you. There are courses available for students of all ages and abilities, and most ...
Whether you’re looking to give your child their first creative experience or you are persuing intensive professional development, we offer a supportive environment where you will be challenged and inspired. A NIDA Open course provides a great opportunity to explore your individual creativity while working in collaboration with others. Meet people w...
NIDA Open courses are available in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and at other locations through the year. Our award-winning main campus is based in Kensington Sydney, and has been designed specifically for the needs of performing arts training. In addition, we offer courses in selected Sydney suburbs, including Chatswood, Belrose, Kellyville, Parr...
NIDA Open offers short courses, holiday classes and intensive Studio courses in theatre, film, entertainment and education for all ages and levels. Learn from professional teaching artists in world-class facilities across Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane.
The Master of Fine Arts in Dramatic Writing is an industry-focused course designed to support and accelerate the careers of new writers telling compelling stories across stage and screen. Students undergo a rigorous exploration of the building blocks of dramatic craft applied across theatre, film, television and interactive and immersive writing.
NIDA offers acting courses in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne for students with a passion for acting. Learn fundamental techniques and explore performance in a collaborative environment.
