Master of Fine Arts - Writing for Performance
National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00756M
The guiding philosophy of NIDA's Master of Fine Arts (Writing for Performance) is that great writing comes from a passionate engagement with great ideas, and to that end, students will be constantly exposed to some of the most challenging intellectual debates of the contemporary world. At the same time, they will have the opportunity to work in fields as diverse as film and digital media while writing their major work, excerpts of which will be presented at the end of the year with the writers themselves directing actors in a rehearsed reading for a public audience. Graduates of the course may be employed as playwrights and as writers for other performance genres, including film, television, radio, interactive games and digital media. This course includes an international learning experience.
Structure
The duration of the Master of Fine Arts is 15 months and comprises six subjects with a total of 180 credit points, with a lead subject (60 credit points) which is the focal point. The first year (from the end of January to the beginning of December) is spent at NIDA's Sydney campus. The following three months are devoted to writing up the results of their research and preparing their journal article. With the approval of their supervisor this may be undertaken away from NIDA. Applicants should note that the course may involve two or three interstate visits of one week's duration, and may also involve a two week international field trip. Subjects: Writing with Purpose, Re-Reading the World, The Radical Imagination, The Future is Now, Contextualising Practice and Practice-based Research.
Subjects
- Writing for performance
Standard entry requirements
- Graduate applicants seeking admission must: have an undergraduate degree and a demonstrated commitment to original writing
- Be fluent in spoken and proficient in written English language (8.0 IELTS or equivalent for international applicants)
- Complete the interview requirements (please refer to the NIDA website for full details)
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington | Domestic: $30,240 International: $30,240 | No |
Fee comments
Campuses: Kensington.
The total course fees presented are a guide. Eligible domestic students can apply for FEE-HELP.
