Designers & Makers Day

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An exclusive and informative session for aspiring designers and makers and learn about the behind-the-scenes higher education programs at NIDA


18 Sep 2025
10:00am – 4:00pm

Designers & Makers Day

Join us for an informative session for aspiring designers and makers and learn about the behind-the-scenes tertiary programs at NIDA including Costume, Design for Performance, Props and Effects, Set Construction Technologies, Technical Theatre and Specialist Make-up Services.

NIDA’s Designers & Makers Day on Thursday 18 September offers special access to our dedicated creative spaces, as well as the opportunity to speak to key teaching staff and students, and receive tips for your application and portfolio.

There are two available sessions: 10:00 am – 12.30 pm or 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm including a welcome session and guided tour into our workshops and studios.

Registration essential.

Sessions will focus on:

Set Construction Technologies

Props and Effects

Costume

Design for Performance

Technical Theatre – Sound and Lighting Design

Specialist Make-up Services

Applications are now open for 2026.

Book your 1:1 online chat with a Course Leader

Unable to make our Designers & Makers Day event but keen to get some advice? Book a one-on-one chat with a Course Leader and ask any further questions you may have about the course or application process.

Visit our course pages for more information.