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National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Design for Performance


Course Details

NIDA's Bachelor of Fine Arts (Design for Performance) equips students with the knowledge and skills to respond to design briefs as set, costume or lighting designers. Students undertake specialist education and training in design for sets, costumes, properties and lighting, as well as accumulating technical skills in model-making, rendering, virtual visualisation techniques, manual drafting, computer-aided drafting (CAD) and life drawing. Students learn in a collaborative environment through workshops, conceptual and realised projects, and major designs for productions, exhibitions and installations, as well as an industry placement. The course equips students with the specific knowledge and skills to pursue careers as designers and assistant designers of sets, scenery, costumes, properties and lighting in the arts and entertainment industries, including theatre, opera, dance, film, television and events.

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)


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