A little about us

NIDA is Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art, a centre of excellence in training for theatre, film and television. NIDA's primary role is to select and train exceptionally gifted young people at a tertiary level, preparing them for careers in theatre, film and television.

While best known for its Acting course, NIDA also offers unique and effective courses with great career prospects in design, stage management, event management, lighting, sound, costume making, wardrobe management, scenery construction, properties and special effects. Graduates from these courses are in great demand, and are often employed even before they graduate. They go on to work in areas as diverse and interesting as theatre, film, television, opera, dance, production management, events management and arts administration. NIDA graduates form the backbone of Australia's entertainment industry with many going on to achieve international success.