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NIDA has partnered with schools for the past 14 years, supporting high school students and Entertainment teachers to transition towards further education opportunities, via vocational educational training (VET) courses.

Our Primary School Artist in Residence Program has just concluded at Croydon Park Primary School, once again culminating in a highly original student performance.

The HSC IP Study Day is one of the biggest in the NIDA Open Schools Program and places are filling fast.

NIDA opens its doors to the public in October and November to present five full-scale productions, the EXPONIDA exhibition and writers readings.

NIDA is extending the application period for all its 2019 Masters, Bachelor and Diploma courses to 31 October,giving prospective students a month longer to finalise their application.

NIDA’s Master of Fine Arts (Cultural Leadership) has been designed specifically for mid-career producers, directors and managers in the cultural sector. With online blended learning and on campus intensives, students study while working, take time out for reflecting and thinking, and gain access to industry experts and prominent guest speakers.

Each month we’re catching up with a different Head of Department at NIDA, to show you the artist behind the creative leader. September is the turn ofNIDA Director of Vocational Studies Mark Gaal, who leads the musical theatre, stage and screen performance, make-up and technical diplomas.

NIDA BFA Properties and Objects students presented their major third-year works exploring a huge variety of angles, materials and uses. The works ranged from ancient swords and effects, to collapsible props, fruit costumes and the use of miniature water in stop-motion film.

NIDA is excited to embrace the world of musical theatre with the launch of a partnership for the development of Starstruck, the stage musical.

Deborah Riley, NIDA Alumna and Production Designer ofGame of Thrones, delivered a brilliant ‘In Conversation’ lecture with NIDA Director/CEO Kate Cherry at the Parade Theatre this month.