MFA – application requirements

CULTURAL LEADERSHIP

SELECTION PROCESS

All applicants are invited to submit an online application at apply.nida.edu.au. If you are successful in the first round, you will be invited to discuss your strategic vision, creative process and experience at a face-to-face or online interview via Zoom.

Applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree may be considered on the basis of evidence of extensive relevant professional experience of at least five years. A relevant area may be cultural, creative or other relevant sector/s, including evidence of sector leadership experience. You will be required to submit: → A detailed CV highlighting your education and training, professional work and other relevant information. → A personal statement of no more than 600 words, outlining interest in the course and your leadership aspirations. → A copy of your university transcript or certificate of award, or proof of five years of professional experience in a relevant area. If you are offered a place at NIDA, you will be required to provide certified copies of any documentation.

Application requirements are subject to change. Full details of the 2021 process will be available at apply.nida.edu.au from 1 June 2021.

DIRECTING

SELECTION PROCESS

All applicants are invited to submit an online application at apply.nida.edu.au. If you are successful in the first round you will be invited to discuss your ambition, creative process and experience at a face-to-face or online interview via Zoom. You will be required to submit: → A detailed CV highlighting your education and training, professional work and other relevant information. → A two-page critical essay or report discussing an area of directing that you are interested in, your directing practice or a particular cultural event you have witnessed. → A portfolio with examples of past work that demonstrate your suitability for a career in directing. → A project based on a published play text of your choosing.

This will form part of the discussion at the interview. → A copy of your university transcript or certificate of award, or proof of five years of professional experience in a relevant area. If you are offered a place at NIDA, you will be required to provide certified copies of any documentation. Application requirements are subject to change. Full details of the 2021 process will be available at apply.nida.edu.au from 1 June 2021.

WRITING FOR PERFORMANCE

SELECTION PROCESS

All applicants are invited to submit an online application at apply.nida.edu.au. If you are successful in the first round you will be invited to discuss your ambition, creative process and experience at an interview. You will be required to submit: → A detailed CV highlighting your education and training, professional work and other relevant information. → A portfolio with examples of your past work that demonstrate your suitability for a career in writing for performance. → Three best pieces of creative writing. These do not have to be plays or scripts but at least one piece should display dramatic qualities and one should contain a sample of dialogue. Each piece should be no more than 2,000 words. → A copy of your university transcript or certificate of award, or proof of five years of professional experience in a relevant area. If you are offered a place at NIDA, you will be required to provide certified copies of any documentation. As part of the selection process, you may be asked to rewrite and resubmit part of your work on the basis of comments provided by the Course Leader, Writing for Performance. NIDA may keep all or part of your work until the final selection of applicants is made. Ensure you keep a copy of all written work, as it will not be returned.

Application requirements are subject to change. Full details of the 2021 process will be available at apply.nida.edu.au from 1 June 2021.

OFFERED IN 2023

→ MFA (Design for Performance), for more info visit: nida.edu.au/design-for-performance → MFA (Voice), for more info visit: nida.edu.au/voice

To register an expression of interest for 2023 please email applications@nida.edu.au