NIDA acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we learn and tell stories, the Bidjigal, Gadigal, Dharawal and Dharug peoples, and we pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past and present.
Inspired by Danish artist Anette Tjaerby’s portraits, first year Bachelor of Fine Arts (Properties and Objects) students have been creating large-scale scenic art works.
After three intense weeks, NIDA’s Vocational Diploma and Master of Fine Arts (Directing) students produced a stunning performance ofmusic and songs inspired by GermanKabarett.
Oscar Award-winning costume designer Tim Chappel was welcomed to NIDA as he brought his extensive experience and inspiration to Bachelor of Fine Arts (Design for Performance) students.
Each month we’re catching up with a different Head of Department at NIDA, to show you the artist behind the creative leader. June is the turn ofNIDA’s Head of Scenic Construction and Technologies and Production Manager Nicholas Day.
International guest artist Finn Caldwell has been working with NIDA students to bring a puppet to life forEx Machina.
NIDA Vocational Diploma of Stage and Screen Performance students took part in a photographic shoot with Toby Burrows at Canon Australia’s celebration of professional photography exhibition series at the gallery at the Hyatt Regency.
NIDA officially launched the careers of 147 talented creative artists at the graduation ceremony for the class of 2017. Newly-appointed Chair of the Australia Council for the Arts Sam Walsh AO and former NIDA Academic Board member and alumni Alana Valentine each delivered an inspirational Occasional Address to the future creatives.
Each month we’re catching up with a different Head of Department at NIDA, to show you the artist behind the creative leader. May is the turn ofNIDA’s Acting Director of Undergraduate Studies and Head of Technical Theatre and Stage Management (TTSM), Graham Henstock – a fervent collaborator.
In November this year, King Kong the Musical will thump down onto Broadway. In his role as Kong & Aerial Movement Director, NIDA’s Head of Movement, Gavin Robins, will be responsible for conducting the giant ape’s actions as well as those of the performers around him.
NIDA has welcomed its new Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services students, who will learn the technical skills needed to bring stories to life in productions throughout the year.
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