BFA (Costume)
CRICOS CODE 083698G
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About the course
With extremely high employment outcomes, this costume course will equip you with all you need to become a professional costume maker and manager in the theatre, film, TV and entertainment industries. Immersed in world-class facilities, you will gain a solid background in traditional and digital skills in costume making.
Working in small, dedicated classes of six students, you’ll practise and develop skills in costume cutting (pattern making), fitting and construction, fabric dyeing, art finishing, corsetry, leatherwork, tailoring and millinery.
From your first semester, you’ll gain confidence by playing a key role in the Seasons of Student Productions, such as costume makers and dressers, collaborating with leading guest artists and students in a professional standard production.
You will learn how to draft and make patterns/costumes for any size/shape and you will learn from tutors and guest practitioners who are specialists in opera, theatre and film costume in Australia and the world to design and make historical and contemporary costumes. These networks will support your career when you graduate.
Having honed your skills in the professionally equipped costume workshop, you will expand knowledge about the functions of a costume department in theatre and film. By third year you’ll take responsibility for a team as a costume supervisor on the productions. This includes budget management and collaborating with actors, stage managers and costume designers.
To complete your degree, you’ll take your skills on a placement with leading theatre, opera and dance companies and major film and television studios. You will graduate with a robust skillset, valuable industry connections and confidence about your future.
This qualification is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training.
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Course dates and times
Course duration and contact hours
Students are at NIDA from 9am to 6pm from Monday to Friday. During production terms students may also be required for rehearsals after hours and on weekends.
Additional time also needs to be allocated to library work, research, preparation for classes and private study. For this reason it is difficult for NIDA students to maintain regular part-time jobs. Studying at NIDA is a big commitment so students need to manage their time and resources carefully.
All NIDA Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees are three-year full-time courses. All NIDA Master of Fine Arts courses, except for Cultural Leadership, are 15-month full-time courses.
2023 course dates
Semester 1 – 30 Jan 2023 – 23 June 2023
BFA Term 1 – Monday 30 Jan – Thursday 6 April
BFA Census Date 1 – 27 February 2023
BFA Term 2 – Monday 24 April – Friday 23 June
Semester 2 – 17 July 2023 – 15 December 2023
BFA Term 3 – Monday 17 July – Friday 1 September
BFA Census Date 2 - 14 August 2023
BFA Term 4 – Monday 11 September – Friday 15 December
2022 course dates
Semester 1 – 31 Jan 2022 – 24 June 2022
BFA Term 1 – Monday 31 Jan – Friday 8 April
BFA Term 2 – Tuesday 26 April – Friday 24 June
Semester 2 – 18 July 2022 – 16 December 2022
BFA Term 3 – Monday 18 July – Friday 2 September
BFA Term 4 – Monday 12 September – Friday 16 December
Subjects
First year
Costume Studio
SEMESTER ONE
COS7101A COSTUME STUDIO (30 credit points)
This subject introduces students to the skills and knowledge required to produce creative works integral to becoming a costume professional. The learning in this subject forms a foundation that is built upon throughout the course. In order to achieve this students undertake experimentation by dissecting and re-creating costumes through a study of flat pattern making and construction (both contemporary and period) and draping and moulding on the form. The classes utilise a range of methodologies that may be used to satisfy a broad spectrum of performance genres and industry scenarios.
Initial studies are undertaken in the performance characteristics, classification and application of materials that are fundamental to the creation of costume. Students are introduced to research, evaluations and interpretation of information with a view to raising the students’ awareness of the importance of contextualising their work and analysing it within a creative environment.
SEMESTER TWO
COS7101B COSTUME STUDIO (30 credit points)
COS7101B Costume Studio builds upon the learning introduced in the preceding semester but also introduces new areas of exploration. Empirical studies continue in the areas of millinery, flat pattern making and construction, draping and moulding on the form. Within these areas students are now encouraged to begin to form judgments regarding line, form and silhouette. Tailoring techniques are introduced as part of an introduction to an understanding of costuming the male form. Costume Studio COS7101B is designed to contextualise the costume realisation aspects of the course, the study of costume history is introduced and informs all costume learning from this point. It introduces students to the movements and trends in western clothing that inform costume. Studies revolve around the social paradigms and contexts reflected in clothing up to the beginning of the 19th century.
Costume Interdisciplinary Collaboration
SEMESTER ONE
COS7102A COSTUME INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION (15 credit points)
In this subject students begin to apply skills learnt in Costume Studio to mount a theatre production framed within professional conditions. Being part of an interdisciplinary team enables them to gain an holistic view of their own roles and responsibilities and those of others within the production process. For the first time students become cognisant of the need to use appropriate communication methods and terminology pertinent to the different stages of the development of a production. As a junior member of a costume team guided by a senior costume student supervisor, they gain empirical experience of the process of realising stage costumes designed by a student designer.
As one of the integral interdisciplinary relationships for the costumier is with the performer, the production process enables the Costume student to learn through an immersive experience backstage encompassing dressing-room etiquette and industry protocol. The students’ Studio work is further contextualised by the realisation of one complete basic costume component and a headwear piece supervised by specialist class tutors.
SEMESTER TWO
COS7102B COSTUME INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION (15 credit points)
Students join with an interdisciplinary team from within NIDA to stage / mount a new production selected to expand and complement their earlier collaborative experience. Through the choice of a changed work environment the students are able to comprehend the differences resulting from a new venue, production and personnel.
Expanding the experience of production and backstage etiquette, protocols and communication strategies enables the students to identify issues and problems as they arise and contribute at a more in-depth level to the overall production. The developing experience and knowledge founded on their COS7102A Costume Interdisciplinary Collaboration involvement enhances the ability of the student to communicate with the designer, who is their most significant collaborator.
Although students contribute to the costuming of all performers within their assigned production, it is a male performer who is the focus of the making of a completed costume. The tailoring techniques that have been introduced in Studio are utilised for the first time in an holistic manner to tailor a basic garment for a male performer.
Performance and Ideas
SEMESTER ONE
COM7101A Performance and Ideas (10 credit points)
Subject Purpose
In Semester One of the first year ‘Performance and Ideas’ gives students a theoretical, critical and experiential understanding of key contexts, forms and conventions based on a chronological framework that supports an understanding of the Western theatrical canon. The subject supports student’s abilities to actively relate various historic practices of the Western theatrical canon to their own performance-based disciplines as 21st century artists.
Content
Throughout this subject students will:
Examine a range of historical movements and practitioners in the Western theatrical canon, identifying specific forms, conventions and practices
Develop an understanding of industry practices across a range of performance disciplines relating to various conventions and forms within the canon
Interpret and engage with artistic ideas in both practical and conceptual realisation from the perspective of their specific performance discipline
Explore and reflect on how aspects of a theatrical form and context inform practices in related disciplines.
SEMESTER TWO - COM7101B PERFORMANCE AND IDEAS (10 credit points)
COM7101B Performance and Ideas investigates different performance texts to create an understanding of the development of modernity from the 19th to the 20th century. The course looks at different art forms and looks at movements and ideas that structure contemporary performance practice. We also will make the “now” present through postmodern and contemporary readings and recent productions, specifically focusing on students’ own practice.
COM7101B Performance and Ideas asks three main questions:
* What is modernity?
* What is the drive towards truth or realistic illusion?
* In what ways does this tradition influence our meaning making and our
practice today?
Introduction to Collaboration
SEMESTER ONE
COM7102A Introduction to Collaboration (5 credit points)
Subject Purpose
The subject introduces the students to the principles of collaboration, which includes defining collaboration and creativity and examining how ethics, values and behaviours of collaboration are generated. Students investigate notions of ownership, agreement, creative conflict and how to generate ideas and create innovative practice. These investigations provide a foundation for creative collaborative projects undertaken in second year and beyond.
Content
Throughout this learning period students will
* Investigate various theories and practices for creative collaboration in the cultural sector
* Apply collaborative practices to the development of new and interdisciplinary work
* Work empathetically, to a shared vision
* Apply discipline expertise to a collaborative project
* Evaluate and reflect on process and performance
SEMESTER TWO
COM7102B Introduction to Collaboration (5 credit points)
COM7102B Introduction to Collaboration builds upon the principles of collaboration, skills and conceptual tasks featured in COM7102A Introduction to Collaboration. In this subject those preparatory tasks are now realised through practice in a Group Collaborative Project.
Second year
Costume Studio
SEMESTER ONE
COS7201A COSTUME STUDIO (30 credit points)
In Costume Studio 2A students create costumes through a series of projects at a more complex and autonomous level, managing both their own time and project budgets. These scenario-related, problem-solving activities involve the students making decisions by synthesising knowledge and assuming responsibility for their own creative decisions. Students begin to integrate their prior studies and evaluate the appropriateness of skills and techniques to each scenario.
Studies in costume history continue to inform the recreation and interpretation of the students’ work and this is reflected in their assessment tasks that involve evaluating the period work of other creators. The study focuses on 19th and 20th century clothing and includes the examination of original garments and an investigation of the social and psychological elements that moulded what societies wore and how they wore it.
With an increased depth within the study of costume it now becomes necessary to examine the influence of underpinnings on the human form and integrate this understanding into three dimensional experimentation. Students now research and create underpinnings relevant to their project makes and, through a series of tutorial fittings, are encouraged to evaluate the body modifications that they have achieved.
SEMESTER TWO
COS7201B COSTUME STUDIO (30 credit points)
COS7201B Costume Studio expands on the contexts for costume from various forms of live performance previously done to look at the implications of costume for screen and use this knowledge to distinguish between the various applications of costume in film and television. The format of projects in COS7201A Costume Studio continues in this subject with new scenarios for the research and realisation of costumes. These scenarios are chosen so that by the end of their second year Costume students have experienced a broad range of theatrical forms and, through the choice of periods and interpretations, have covered major making challenges and techniques. A series of seminars take place introduced by screen professionals in a range of roles during which case studies are examined and related to the students’ accumulated knowledge. Resources and budget organisation now progress into a more holistic study of costume management. The content of this study informs and influences the experiential learning in COS7202B Costume Interdisciplinary Collaboration which culminates at the end of the semester with the students supervising a production
Costume Interdisciplinary Collaboration
SEMESTER ONE
COS7202A COSTUME INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION (15 credit points)
In making a fully tailored and more advanced male garment for performance, students expand the depth of their collaboration with the designer and performer. Students consult with designers on details of the design and performance requirements of the costume. They discuss and advise the design students as to the appropriate fabrics and construction techniques to be used to make the costume.
With input from the designer, performer and stage management, students problem-solve issues that arise from the making and rehearsal process. They begin to form independent judgements on scale, proportion, line and detail for the male form in performance.
New and non-traditional materials and techniques are harnessed for use in a project responding to issues of scale and visual impact when making for sizeable venues that differ from the NIDA experience. Experts in fields of the arts external to NIDA, are brought in to augment the students’ understanding of the possibilities of collaboration within the wider arts environment.
SEMESTER TWO
COS7202B COSTUME INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION (15 credit points)
In making a more complex female garment for performance, students expand the depth of their collaboration with the designer and performer. Students consult with designers on details of the design and performance requirements of the costume including the desired effect to be achieved by underpinnings. They discuss and advise the design students as to the appropriate fabrics and construction techniques to be used in the making of the costume. With input from the designer, performer and stage management, student’s problem-solve issues that arise from the making and rehearsal process. They begin to form independent judgements on scale, proportion, line and detail for the female form in performance. For the first time Costume students have the sole responsibility to translate a designer’s concept into a complete set of costumes for a production. Following theoretical classes and industry case-studies in COS7102B Costume Studio, students’ progress to comprehending more clearly the complexity and responsibilities involved in working with directors, performers, designers, production and stage managers at a management level.
Performance and Ideas
SEMESTER ONE
COM7201A Performance and Ideas (10 credit points)
Subject Purpose
Semester One of the second year of ‘Performance and Ideas’ builds on students’ theoretical, critical and experiential understandings of key contexts, forms and conventions of the Western theatrical canon and the various social, intercultural and political influences that shaped it in the mid to late 20th and early 21st century.
Building on COM7101A & COM7101B, it supports students’ ability to actively relate these various historic practices to their own performance-based disciplines as 21st century artists.
Content
Throughout this subject students will:
Synthesise their understanding of the relationship, correspondence and variance of different forms of theatrical and screen storytelling
Develop an understanding of industry practices across a range of performance disciplines relating to various conventions and forms of the 20th and 21st centuries
Interpret and engage with artistic ideas in both practical and conceptual realisation from the perspective of their specific performance discipline
Examine a range of ideological, theoretical and practical frameworks through which contemporary performance can be understood.
SEMESTER TWO
COM7201B Performance and Ideas (10 credit points)
COM7101B Contemporary Issues in Performing Arts asks four main questions:
What is the contemporary? What is the “now” and how do we theorise the present?
What is the response of the theatre to pressing issues of the day?
What is performance practice’s role in contemporary society?
What are alternative modes of contemporary performing arts?
Equally this subject investigates broader questions:
What is the role of performance practice in social and political questions?
We will look at a range of contemporary debates of the theatre that are pressing to the art form now.
How do we address futures thinking and predictive scenario development for imagined constructs?
Student-led Projects
SEMESTER ONE
COM7203A Student-Led Projects (5 credit points)
Subject Purpose
Student-led Projects is a common subject across all disciplines involving second-year students in which each team shapes an artistic vision for presentation drawing on the individual strengths, knowledge and ability of each member to problem-solve in the development and realization of the collaborative endeavour.
Content
Throughout this learning period students will:
Apply collaborative practices to the development of new and interdisciplinary work
Work empathetically, to a shared vision
Apply discipline expertise to a collective project
Evaluate and reflect on process and performance
SEMESTER TWO
COM7203B Student-Led Projects (5 credit points)
COM7203A Student-led Projects and COM7203B Student-led Projects derive from the theoretical and methodological frameworks explored in COM7102 Introduction to Collaboration. Student-led Projects is a common subject across all disciplines involving second-year students from every discipline. Students self-select their collaborative teams and are encouraged to achieve cross cohort representation. Together each team shapes an idea for presentation drawing on the individual strengths, knowledge and ability of each member to problem-solve in the development and realization of the collaborative endeavour. Collaborative groups request input from staff or external mentors as or when it is required. Co- ordination of this subject and trouble shooting is provided by the subject coordinator with assistance from a designated point of contact from each discipline within NIDA. In COM7203B Student-led Projects students build on the collaborative practice project established in COM7203A Student-led Projects by bringing the project to realization. Students present their work in this semester and finalise their peer review through group evaluation.
Third year
Costume Studio
SEMESTER ONE
COS7301A COSTUME STUDIO (15 credit points)
The students’ journeys of discovery continue with Costume Studio 3A in which students develop and establish the framework for a substantial, mentored research project. The underlying pedagogical philosophy of Costume Studio 3A is that summative learning is best achieved by cumulative and problem-solving experiences. This project entails a self-initiated interrogation propelled by the individual students. It enables the students to investigate in depth an aspect of costume or clothing about which they wish to test a hypothesis or gain a greater understanding. At this point in the course students use their judgment to evaluate the appropriate skills, methodologies and techniques to progress towards their research outcome. Progress is monitored by the Head of Course and relevant mentors but students meet together throughout the process to interrogate and discuss their discoveries and progress.
SEMESTER TWO
COS7301B COSTUME STUDIO (15 credit points)
COS7301B Costume Studio is the culminating work and presentation for Costume Studies a tNIDA. Costume Studio COS7301B continues the research and experimentation that begins with Costume Studio COS7301A continues until half way through the semester when the research project (a synthesis of research, practice and process) is presented publicly. It can be delivered as a dissertation, presented as a creative work or a combination of both. The documentation of the process forms part of the presentation as does the form and manner of presentation. As students of a storytelling medium, the students must present their research and conclusions in an engaging and informative manner.
Costume Interdisciplinary Collaboration
SEMESTER ONE
COS7302A COSTUME INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION (30 credit points)
Students take on the leadership role of costume supervisor for a main-stage production, synthesising accumulated managerial, technical and creative learning. The students engage with other departments in the full production process from initial design consultations through the planning, construction and rehearsal process to technical and dress rehearsals, performances and bump-outs. Oversight of the process includes guidance and supervision of less experienced crew from their own and other courses. At this stage of their learning students bring a high level of autonomous thought and planning to the realisation of costumes for a production. Through a process of distinguishing the efficacy of making, buying or sourcing the costumes, students identify a costume that would present a suitable challenge for them to make. Students co-curate an exhibition or installation within the NIDA environment or extend their collaboration beyond NIDA’s venues and personnel. Students have the opportunity to liaise with external stakeholders to conceptualise, progress and fulfil the brief for the exhibition or installation.
SEMESTER TWO
COS7302B COSTUME INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION (30 credit points)
In COS7302B Costume Interdisciplinary Collaboration students use their insights into the world of costume to identify the direction of their potential career path and decide a direction to pursue within the collaborative process. They may choose to supervise a large-scale production with new and differing challenges and personnel or undertake to construct significant male and female costumes, identifying areas not previously addressed within their collaborative experience.
In Costume Interdisciplinary Collaboration COS7302B students investigate specialist costumes that could include extreme body shaping, non-traditional costume materials or techniques, costume-props and traditional dancewear such as leotards. This project enables students to interface with a diverse portfolio of stakeholders to understand the varying needs of specialist performance.
Costume Professional Practice
SEMESTER ONE
COS7303A COSTUME PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (15 credit points)
This purpose of this subject is twofold: firstly, it instills students with the non-discipline specific skills and knowledge they will require to successfully pursue careers within a professional artistic environment; secondly, it commences the introduction and integration of the students into professional industries, networks and communities.
This purpose is achieved through a combination of formal information sessions and forums, as well as through experiential and immersive learning opportunities within the industry under professional guidance. These approaches coalesce in the inculcating of practical skills and knowledge, whilst also providing students with a broader contextualisation, understanding and experience of the industry.
SEMESTER TWO
COS7303B COSTUME PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (15 credit points)
In COS7303B Costume Professional Practice students continue their integration into professional industries, networks and communities in an environment chosen to expand on their previous experience within the profession.
This semester students complete the non-discipline specific skills and knowledge they will require to successfully pursue careers within a professional artistic environment. The outcome is achieved through a combination of formal information sessions and forums, as well as through an experiential and immersive learning opportunity within the industry under professional guidance. These approaches coalesce in the inculcating of practical skills and knowledge, whilst also providing students with a broader contextualisation, understanding and experience of the industry
Admissions Criteria
Essential requirements for admission
Admission Criteria – Undergraduate (BFA courses)
NIDA uses direct application to the provider via the NIDA website
NIDA encourages applications from students from diverse backgrounds, with different levels of experience in theatre, film, television or other areas.
ENTRY IS BY MERIT SELECTION
For all domestic applicants including:
- Applicants who have previous higher education study
- Applicants who have vocational education and training
- Work and life experience (having left school more than two years)
- Recent secondary education applicants
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
NIDA's general entry requirements for accredited courses are as follows:
- Have completed a High School Certificate or equivalent qualification at the end of high school for undergraduate courses
- Be 18 years of age by 31 March in the first year of enrolment for domestic students in undergraduate programs
- Be proficient in written and spoken English.
- Have skills and knowledge appropriate to the level and discipline the applicant is seeking to gain admission into.
- Have an evidenced interest in the performing arts.
Domestic students with overseas qualifications must supply certified translations of their qualifications.
For all International Students NIDA's general entry requirements for accredited courses are as follows:
- have successfully completed a Genuine Temporary Entry (GTE) Interview.
- have completed the equivalent of a Year 12/final year of high school qualification
- have an English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 7.0 with no band score less than 6.0 (IELTS 8.0 for BFA (Acting)).
- be 18 years at date of enrolment for international students.
- Have skills and knowledge appropriate to the level and discipline the applicant is seeking to gain admission into.
- Have an evidenced interest in the performing arts.
Selection Criteria – Undergraduate (BFA courses)
ENTRY IS BY MERIT SELECTION
NIDA encourages applications from students from diverse backgrounds, with different levels of experience in theatre, film, television or other areas.
We select students who:
- demonstrate commitment and motivation in relation to the arts, entertainment and related industries, to their chosen discipline, and to the course of study
- provide evidence of their capacity to work creatively and imaginatively
- demonstrate an aptitude to collaborate with peers as part of a creative process
- demonstrate a range of knowledge, skills, technical abilities and/or problem-solving techniques relevant to their discipline
- demonstrate cultural and contextual awareness
- articulate and communicate ideas clearly
Due to the volume of auditions carried out, we are unable to provide you with individual feedback. The decision of the audition panel is final.
It is not possible to defer an offer of a place at NIDA.
NIDA encourages applications from students from diverse backgrounds, with different levels of experience in theatre, film, television or other areas.
NIDA welcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. General admissions requirements apply.
How to apply
Application Process
Application to NIDA is by direct entry. Applicants apply online via the NIDA website.
Entry to the BFA Costume is by interview. Applicants will need to prepare a project prior to their interview - see below for details.
How to apply
NIDA uses direct application to the provider via the NIDA website.
Interview dates
Interview dates for the 2023 intake will be announced after applications open.
Your Interview
What to prepare
PREPARE FOR YOUR INTERVIEW
The application process for Bachelor of Fine Arts (Costume) consists of two rounds:
- Round One - Online application and submission of Garment and Portfolio
- Round Two - Online Written Response and Interview
Only applicants who are successful in Round One will be invited to complete the online written response and attend an interview (via Zoom).
The following should be prepared in advance to be discussed at your interview:
1. DIGITAL PORTFOLIO
- Your portfolio may include photographic or video examples of your best art/craft/sewing and costume-related work; documentation of the development process of some items; and documentation of the inside of finished garments would be appreciated too.
2. GARMENT PROJECT
Make a garment for yourself, a friend or family member using one of the following commercial patterns OR a pattern you have of your own that includes a collar and set-in sleeve:
- Simplicity 1039 Men’s Cosplay Costumes (jacket only) - purchase pattern online
- Plumetis Blouse 110 | Burda Style 02/02 - purchase pattern online
- Cotton Shirt 145 – 06/16 - purchase pattern online
- Simplicity Sewing Pattern S9086 Misses' Steampunk Costume Coats - purchase pattern online
Please contact NIDA if you are having difficulty obtaining a pattern.
- Make the pattern as it exists - please do not alter the basic pattern unless it is for the purpose of a better fit. You may use any fabric or combination of fabrics, decoration and finish that you wish.
- Please do not spend a great deal of money on your materials – we will be looking at your creativity and technical skills rather than the value of the materials themselves. Interpret the design in any way that you wish within the limits of the given shape.
- Photograph the garment being worn by the person for whom it was made; styling is encouraged.
3. WRITTEN RESPONSE
- You will be asked to write a short response to images of a costume provided through a link, which will be emailed to you after applications have closed. We ask that you complete this at a time of your convenience before your interview.
The garment project is an important point of discussion at your interview. NIDA is, of course, particularly interested in viewing the finished quality of what you present, but remember, skills can be developed by practice and guidance and NIDA will provide these if your application is successful.
For your interview, please have a couple of other examples of your work to discuss. Send the garment project and a USB of your digital portfolio to arrive at NIDA in advance of your interview.
Send the garment project and a USB of your digital portfolio to arrive at NIDA in advance of your interview to:
The Costume Department
NIDA
215 Anzac Parade
Kensington, NSW Australia 2033
What to expect on the day
ON THE INTERVIEW DAY
Each applicant will be interviewed for around 30 minutes. During the interview, we will discuss your garment project, your portfolio and costume related work. We will discuss these with you to learn more about your background, abilities, interests, aspirations, and why you wish to study costume at NIDA.
THINGS TO NOTE
NIDA recognises that interviews can be stressful, but every effort will be made to ensure your experience will be as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. Remember, the more time and effort you put into the project in advance, the better prepared you will be and the more you will benefit from the interview and discussion.
NIDA will post your garment back to you after we have completed our selection.
The interview process is friendly, informal and open, and is designed to give you the very best opportunity to indicate your potential and readiness to study at NIDA. However, should you have any concerns with the interview process or with what is said to you during the course of the interview, please express your concern immediately, or talk it over with a member of the interview panel before you leave.
Interview tips
- Preparation! The more time and effort you put into the projects and interview preparation in advance, the more confident you’ll be and the more you will benefit from the interview and discussion.
- Come with a clear idea of why you want to study Costume at NIDA.
- We know that interviews can be stressful, but every effort will be made to ensure your experience will be as interesting and enjoyable as possible. The interview is designed to give you the very best opportunity to show your potential and readiness to study at NIDA.
Student profile
The table below gives an indication of the educational backgrounds of the 2023 commencing undergraduate BFA peer cohort in all disciplines at NIDA.
It should be noted that as selection and admission to courses at NIDA is based on merit the statistics below may not be indicative of the educational backgrounds of commencing cohorts on a year-to-year basis.
Applicant Background | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
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(A) Past higher education study | 11 | 17.7% |
(B) Past Vocational Education and Training study | 22 | 35.5% |
(C) Recent secondary education Admitted on basis of other criteria and ATAR was not a factor | 20 | 32.3% |
(D) Work and life experience | 8 | 12.9% |
International students | L/N | L/N |
All students | 62 | 100% |
L/N - Low numbers: the number of students is less than 5.
What does it take to put on a show?
Take a peek behind the curtain to see how our students collaborate each year on our June and October Student Production seasons.
Student work
See some of our students' work from productions, events, rehearsals, classwork and student projects.
Fees
Tuition fees (2023)
Domestic and international students are required to pay tuition fees by the due date each semester.
The tuition fees are reviewed each year and if you enrol you are liable for the additional tuition costs if the tuition fees rise during the course of your enrolments.
Domestic Students
Domestic students are Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens.
Prospective students: Download the Domestic Undergraduate Student Fee Schedule 2023
International Students
Fees and financial assistance vary for international students see International Students for full details.
Domestic tuition fees overview
Degree | Course duration | 2023 Annual tuition fee $AUD* | Estimated total course tuition fee* |
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (Costume) | Three years | $15,720.00 | $47,160.00 |
Domestic tuition fee details
Year 1, 2023
Subject code | Subject | Credit points | EFTSL** | Tuition fee* |
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Semester 1, 2023 | ||||
COS7101A | Costume Studio | 30 | 0.25 | $3,930.00 |
COS7102A | Costume Interdisciplinary Collaboration | 15 | 0.125 | $1,965.00 |
COM7101A | Performance and Ideas | 10 | 0.083 | $1,310.00 |
COM7102A | Introduction to Collaboration | 5 | 0.042 | $655.00 |
Total for Semester 1, 2023 | 60 | 0.5 | $7,860.00 | |
Semester 2, 2023 | ||||
COS7101B | Costume Studio | 30 | 0.25 | $3,930.00 |
COS7102B | Costume Interdisciplinary Collaboration | 15 | 0.125 | $1,965.00 |
COM7101B | Performance and Ideas | 10 | 0.083 | $1,310.00 |
COM7102B | Introduction to Collaboration | 5 | 0.042 | $655.00 |
Total for Semester 2, 2023 | 60 | 0.5 | $7,860.00 | |
Total for Year 1 | 120 | 1 | $15,720.00 |
Year 2, 2023
Subject code | Subject | Credit points | EFTSL** | Tuition fee* |
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Semester 1, 2023 | ||||
COS7101A | Costume Studio | 30 | 0.25 | $3,930.00 |
COS7102A | Costume Interdisciplinary Collaboration | 15 | 0.125 | $1,965.00 |
COM7101A | Performance and Ideas | 10 | 0.083 | $1,310.00 |
COM7102A | Student-led Projects | 5 | 0.042 | $655.00 |
Total for Semester 1, 2023 | 60 | 0.5 | $7,860.00 | |
Semester 2, 2023 | ||||
COS7101B | Costume Studio | 30 | 0.25 | $3,720.00 |
COS7102B | Costume Interdisciplinary Collaboration | 15 | 0.125 | $1,965.00 |
COM7101B | Performance and Ideas | 10 | 0.083 | $1,310.00 |
COM7102B | Student-led Projects | 5 | 0.042 | $655.00 |
Total for Semester 2, 2023 | 60 | 0.5 | $7,860.00 | |
Total for Year 2 | 120 | 1 | $15,720.00 |
Year 3, 2023
Subject code | Subject | Credit points | EFTSL** | Tuition fee* |
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Semester 1, 2023 | ||||
COS7101A | Costume Studio | 15 | 0.125 | $1,965.00 |
COS7102A | Costume Interdisciplinary Collaboration | 30 | 0.25 | $3,930.00 |
COM7101A | Costume Professional Practice | 15 | 0.125 | $1,965.00 |
Total for Semester 1, 2023 | 60 | 0.5 | $7,860.00 | |
Semester 2, 2023 | ||||
COS7101B | Costume Studio | 15 | 0.25 | $1,965.00 |
COS7102B | Costume Interdisciplinary Collaboration | 30 | 0.125 | $3,930.00 |
COM7101B | Costume Professional Practice | 15 | 0.083 | $1,965.00 |
Total for Semester 2, 2023 | 60 | 0.5 | $7,860.00 | |
Total for Year 3 | 120 | 1 | $15,720.00 |
*The tuition fees are reviewed each year and you are liable for the additional tuition costs if the tuition fees rise during the course of your enrolment.
** EFTSL – Effective Full-Time Study Load: indicates the relative study load of a subject against a full-time study load of 1.0 for an academic year. For consistency the EFTSL** have been rounded to 3 decimal places. This is not indicative of the full value of the EFTSL but represents an accurate load for fee calculations.
Additional costs
Equipment List
All these items are to be purchased and labelled with your name prior to arrival at NIDA - an engraving tool is available at NIDA if needed.
This equipment will be checked by your Head of Department by 6 February 2023. You should consider your purchases as life-long investments. All tools on this list will be discussed in the first week of study, such that any queries can be addressed at that time.
Required Tools
- 1 pair of dressmaking shears (good quality ‘Mundial’ or equivalent). Engrave your name on these.
- 1 pair of pinking shears
- 1 pair of craft scissors (for cutting paper, cardboard and other non-fabric materials)
- 2 pairs rubber gloves (one domestic pair and one industrial, heavy-duty pair for dying)
- 1 respirator with solvent filters
- 1 pair of long nose pliers (combination insulated, that can also cut wire)
- 1 unpicker
- 1 pack of tailors’ wax (beeswax)
- 1 lint brush
- 1 tape measure (inches and centimetres)
- 1 plastic pattern-making ruler (centimetre square rule)
- 1 grading ruler (inches and centimetres). Can be obtained from quilters’ stores.
- 1 pattern-making French curve
- 1 thimble
- 2 tracing wheels (sharp and blunt)
- 1 packet carbon tracing paper (Burda assorted colours)
- 1 packet tailors’ chalk in various colours
- 1 large box of pearl-headed pins
- 1 stiletto (for making holes)
- 1 packet hand-sewing needles
- 1 thread snips
- 3 fine permanent markers (red, black, blue) – ‘Sharpies’ are good
- Airbrush (Delta 81010 or similar)
Most of these items can be bought from Greenfields (02 9212 1944, 30-36 Ann Street, Surry Hills).
Optional Tools
- 1 camera or camera phone for taking photographs of classes, fittings and to start recording work for your portfolio
- 1 pattern notcher (can be bought from ‘Henmark’ in Alexandria)
- 1 metre ruler (centimetres)
- 1 plastic sewing or fishing tackle box
- Laptop
Stationery Requirements
- 1 address book with refill options or a digital version
- 1 A4 lined spiral notebook
- A supply of HB, B and 2B pencils, a pencil sharpener and a soft eraser
- Writing pens
- 1 strong stapler
- 1 paper hole-punch
- Invisible or ‘magic’ sticky tape and office style tape dispenser
- 1 A3 ring folder
- 3-4 A4 ring folders
- 1 box (100) A4 and A3 plastic sleeves
During the term, additional stationary may be required at your expense. NIDA only supplies stationery for productions.
Clothing Requirements
Shortly after arriving at NIDA you will be required to have a set of black clothes for production work (a long sleeved black top and long black trousers). You should also have protective footwear to be worn in the workrooms and theatre spaces. For Costume students this means enclosed, comfortable shoes.
Safe working clothing is COMPULSORY when in the workshop area.
Closed shoes must be worn at all times in the workshop studios and theatres.
Recommended Reading
While students are provided with the script of any plays they are involved in as part of the NIDA Production Program, students are encouraged to purchase other scripts and textbooks for subjects such as Performance and Ideas.
Information Technology Recommendations
To access NIDA wireless (iWIRE) network, students are required to have access to a Laptop (Windows 7 and later), Macbook (Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard or later) or a Tablet (less than three years old with wireless facility). All the devices should comply with 802.11a/b/g/n WPA-Enterprise security. All notebooks should be secured with a Kensington lock to help prevent theft.
For file transfers and data backup, a 500GB hard drive or higher and an 8GB USB stick are also recommended, as is a DVD burner, for optimum visual graphics on your computer(Laptop/MacBook/Desktop etc.) a 1GB dedicated graphics card is recommended but not required.
Further financial information
Australian citizens and holders of permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for an Australian Government FEE-HELP loan for all or part of their tuition fees. For more information about FEE-HELP please read the information below and visit Study Assist.
Financial assistance
Eligible students, who are Australian residents, can apply to Centrelink for financial assistance through Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY. Visit Centrelink or call 132 490 for more information.
While at NIDA, full time higher education students can also apply for consideration for a NIDA scholarship. Each year there are a limited number of NIDA scholarships to assist with living costs. These are allocated to students on the basis of financial need with second and third year undergraduates and Master of Fine Arts students prioritised. The scholarships are made available through the generosity of donors to NIDA and from bequests. It is important to remember that they are to support living expenses and will not cover living expenses.
FEE-HELP
WHAT IS FEE-HELP?
FEE-HELP is the Australian Government loan scheme that assists eligible students to pay their tuition fees, so that students do not have to pay tuition fees up-front. FEE-HELP can cover all or part of a student's tuition fees.
In 2023, the FEE-HELP loan limit is $108,232 for most students.
A loan fee of 25% applies to FEE-HELP loans for undergraduate courses of study. The FEE-HELP limit does not include the loan fee.
The Government pays the amount of the loan directly to NIDA. Students repay their loan through the tax system once their income rises above the minimum threshold for compulsory repayment.
For more information go to www.studyassist.gov.au
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR FEE-HELP?
You are eligible for a FEE-HELP loan if you are either:
- an Australian Citizen; or
- hold a permanent humanitarian visa.
The following students are NOT eligible for FEE-HELP:
- New Zealand citizens - refer to the Study Assist website
- Australian permanent residents
- Overseas students.
Statement of Tuition Assurance Exemption
Under the Higher Education Support Act 2003, (the HESA) and the Higher Education Provider Guidelines, approved Higher Education Providers must have arrangements in place to protect students if the Provider is unable to continue to offer a course for any reason, unless the Provider has been exempted from this requirement.
As required under 2.5.1.5 of the Higher Education Provider Guidelines of 23 November 2006, NIDA advises that, under section 16-30 (2) of the HESA, NIDA has been granted an exemption from the tuition assurance requirements of HESA. The reason for the exemption is that NIDA is in receipt of funding from the Australian Government. As NIDA is principally funded by the Australian Government, appropriate transition arrangements would be put in place should it be decided to discontinue a course.
Videos
2021 Online Info Sessions
Costume Lecturer Annette Ribbons and a current student talk through the skills you can expect to develop in the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Costume), as well as the amazing employment opportunities that await you upon graduation. There is also a Q & A.
28 July 2021
Careers
Our graduates are employed by Opera Australia, The Australian Ballet, Queensland Ballet, Sydney Theatre Company, Cosprop (London), Bangarra Dance Theatre, Ensemble Theatre and have worked in live theatre productions such as Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Frozen, and on movies such as Aquaman, Peter Rabbit, and TV shows such as Dancing with the Stars.
Potential careers
- Costume supervisor
- Costume maker
- Costume cutter
- Costume assistant or standby
- Theatrical tailor
- Buyer
- Stylist
- Finisher
- Milliner
- Wardrobe manager
See NIDA's list of Alumni.
Further info
Entry requirements FAQs
What ATAR score do I need to get into NIDA?
What subjects should I study at school?
NIDA does not require students to have studied any particular subjects at school. However, it is beneficial during their period of study at NIDA for students to have a high level of literacy and to have read widely. A strong working knowledge of subjects such as English and History is helpful to provide an understanding of historical context and literary references in theatre and literature. It is helpful to have an understanding of drama and, if possible, to have attended a range of theatre and films. Applicants for some courses often study Design and Technology, Textiles and Design, or similar subjects such as Art. Knowledge of a language other than English and understanding of other cultures is also beneficial.
For courses such as Properties and Objects, Staging, Design for Performance, and Technical Theatre and Stage Management there is a need to have some numeracy and basic computing skills. For the Staging and Properties and Objects courses there is a need to be comfortable with basic applied algebra, geometry and physical concepts but memorisation is not required and use of these concepts is very practically focused.
Is there a minimum age restriction?
The minimum age for entry into NIDA’s full-time courses is 18 years. Students are expected to be at least 18 years of age at the commencement of their first year, or within a few months of commencement. In exceptional circumstances this condition may be waived. Applicants must be at least 17 years of age at the time of their audition or interview.
Applications from those 16 years and younger will not be accepted.
Is there a maximum age restriction?
There is no maximum age restriction. As a guide to the age distribution at NIDA, the ages of students in undergraduate courses at the start of 2016 ranged from 17 years to early 30s, with the average age being 21.
The average age in the Master of Fine Arts courses is 32, with an age range from early 20s to mid-40s.
Application FAQs
How do I apply for a full-time course at NIDA?
Application to NIDA is by direct entry. Applicants apply online via the NIDA website.
NIDA will accept applications for the 2022 intake from 1 June to 29 October 2021.
You must then prepare for your audition or interview, the details of which can be found on the course pages.
My application form isn’t working/loading!
If you are having difficulty using the online application form, check your internet browser: Chrome, Firefox and Safari are the recommended browsers. You should also turn off any security that blocks pop-ups, as this may prevent the application screen from opening. While application form will still work on a tablet or mobile device, it performs best on a PC or laptop.
Can I apply for more than one course?
What do I do if the audition/ interview dates are not suitable?
NIDA aims to accommodate all Australian states during the audition/ interview period.
If the dates provided are not suitable to individuals applying to non-Acting courses we will try to work with you to create a mutually agreeable alternative. If you cannot attend any of the available dates, please select ‘Other Interstate’ when completing the application form and email applications@nida.edu.au to discuss further options.
Unfortunately due to the large volume of applications to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) course, we cannot schedule any alternative dates other than those advertised.
Audition and interview FAQs
What do I need to prepare for my audition/interview?
Does NIDA give audition/interview feedback?
Where will my interview take place?
Interview conditions will depend on your course. They may be in-person or over Zoom, in which case a Zoom link will be provided to you prior to your interview.
What happens after my interview?
Final selections are made for each course by December when study offers will be distributed to successful applicants via email.
Studying at NIDA FAQs
What are the contact hours for BFA courses?
Students are at NIDA from 9am to 6pm from Monday to Friday. During production terms students may also be required for rehearsals after hours and on weekends.
Additional time also needs to be allocated to library work, research, preparation for classes and private study. For this reason it is difficult for NIDA students to maintain regular part-time jobs. Studying at NIDA is a big commitment so students need to manage their time and resources carefully.
How are NIDA’s courses structured?
NIDA offers a conservatoire based method of education and training based around intensive practice-based learning.
There is formal class work, practical instruction, lectures and, for some courses, periods of placements in the arts industry. Each course has dedicated time to discipline-specific immersion, as well as common subjects undertaken by students of all disciplines.
NIDA Play Productions and screen work provides practical learning experiences, giving students the opportunity to apply learnt technical skills. Play productions are an important part of NIDA’s higher education courses with usually five productions being produced each semester.
More detailed information about course structure can be found on the individual course pages.
What facilities does NIDA offer?
NIDA’s award winning campus includes a range of facilities available to students:
- the Parade Theatre, seating over 700 people, is equipped with advanced technology in sound, lighting and scenery
- performance spaces of varying sizes. The Parade Studio, Parade Playhouse, Parade Space and Atrium are also utilised for productions
- the state-of-the-art Reg Grundy Studio is used for film and television recording
- the Rodney Seaborn Library, specialising in the performing arts
- computer-aided design (CAD) and multimedia studios
- rehearsal rooms, teaching spaces and music practice rooms
- and workshops for the manufacture of scenery, properties and costumes.
Does NIDA offer credit transfer for study undertaken elsewhere?
Yes, NIDA grants credit for formal study undertaken in recognised higher institutions in Australia, including universities, colleges, TAFE and other post-secondary education institutions and for study at recognised overseas institutions, where the applicant has met the learning outcomes, attained the knowledge and/or developed the skills relevant to a specific subject. An application for credit must be submitted and approved prior to commencement of the course. For further information see NIDA’s credit transfer policy.
Accommodation FAQs
NIDA does not provide accommodation for students. However the following information will help you consider some options available to you.
UNSW on-campus housing
Although NIDA is not part of the University of New South Wales (UNSW), NIDA students can access the student accommodation at UNSW.
UNSW is located directly across from NIDA on Anzac Parade, Kensington and has a number of on-campus residential colleges and self-catered apartments that Study Abroad students can apply for by going directly to their websites:
Fully catered colleges:
Self-catered apartments:
Seeking rental accommodation independently
Rental accommodation in the immediate vicinity of NIDA is not usually easy to find at short notice, can be expensive and Sydney landlords usually require a minimum six month lease to be signed. It is also in high demand so it is advisable to start searching at least two or three weeks before you start the course. You should also consider that not all accommodation is furnished and you may need to buy furniture.
Students tend to look for accommodation in suburbs near NIDA such as Randwick, Kensington, Kingsford, Coogee and Maroubra or, slightly further away, in Newtown, Surry Hills or Paddington, because of proximity and transport services. Students at NIDA often have to stay late during production and projects times so it is important that transport is available. Some useful websites that list rental agents and/or rental accommodation are:
Seeking share housing
Many students at NIDA find share accommodation in houses and apartments in the surrounding areas. The advantage to share renting is that all costs, rent, electricity, gas etc are shared, reducing the overall cost of living. Share rentals are often advertised on the rental websites given above, but NIDA students also post notices to the student web pages when they are seeking someone to share their accommodation. Students will be able to access these pages as soon as they have accepted their offer of place at NIDA.
Alternatively, there are local, public forums for seeking share-housing independently such as flatmates.com.au and closed Facebook groups such as Eastern Suburbs Housemates and Inner West Housemates (read the guidelines listed and request to join).
For any queries regarding the NIDA Study Abroad program contact us at applications@nida.edu.au.
NIDA Student policies FAQs
Can I defer my studies at NIDA?
Due to the highly competitive nature of NIDA’s admissions process, you must enrol for the year for which you have been offered a place. You cannot defer acceptance of a place. If you want to enrol in a subsequent year, you will need to apply again the following year and go through the audition/interview process again. There is no guarantee that you will be offered a place next time.
A first year student who discontinues a course of study during the year and wishes to return the following year, must re-apply for admission to NIDA in the normal manner. There is no guarantee of re-admission.
Application for leave of absence by continuing students must be made in writing with reasons to the Head of Course for consideration and recommendation to the Director. Approval for leave of absence can only be granted by the Director/CEO. It should be noted that approval for leave of absence will only be granted under exceptional circumstances.
Can students be suspended from NIDA?
Where can I find more information about NIDA Student Policies?
See NIDA Student Policies for more information.
Fees FAQs
What are the tuition fees for accredited courses?
Are there any other costs to study at NIDA apart from tuition fees?
There is an optional annual fee of $40 to join the Student Council of NIDA (SCON).While students are provided with the script of any plays they are involved in as part of the NIDA Production Program, students are encouraged to purchase other scripts and textbooks for subjects such as Performance and Ideas.
Acting students must wear “blacks” to class everyday i.e. leotards, jogging pants, sweat pants, simple black tops or T-shirts, so students need to make sure they have at least a couple of sets of blacks to get themselves through the week. Acting students must also supply their own make-up and soft black shoes.
Scenic Construction and Technologies, Design for Performance, Costume, Properties and Objects, Technical Theatre and Stage Management students are required to purchase specific tools and equipment, which should be considered as lifelong investments. Students using workshop spaces are also required to have closed-toe protective footwear. Technical Theatre and Stage Management students should also have a few sets of “blacks” for working on productions.
Design for Performance students are also expected to purchase their own art equipment, drawing paper, cardboard and other material for models and should allow around $1000 for this each year.
To access NIDA wireless (iWIRE) network, students are required to have access to a Laptop (Windows 7 and later), Macbook (Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard or later) or a Tablet (less than three years old with wireless facility). All the devices should comply with 802.11a/b/g/n WPA-Enterprise security.
For file transfers and data backup, a 500GB hard drive or higher and an 8GB USB stick are also recommended, as is a DVD burner, for optimum visual graphics on your computer(Laptop/MacBook/Desktop etc..) a 1GB dedicated graphics card is recommended but not compulsory.
For a full list of additional costs by course please refer to the NIDA Domestic Undergraduate Student Fees Schedule 2022.
Financial assistance FAQs
Are there scholarships available for studying at NIDA?
NIDA students, who are Australian citizens, are able to access FEE-HELP loans for assistance with their tuition fees. For more information on FEE-HELP loans see www.studyassist.gov.au.
NIDA offers students the opportunity to apply for financial assistance at the beginning of each year to assist with living costs. The scholarships are made available through the generosity of donors to NIDA and from bequests. Click here for more info.
What other financial assistance is available to undergraduate students?
Is financial assistance available for students in the Master of Fine Arts?
The Master of Fine Arts courses are not approved courses for students to receive Austudy, Youth Allowance (student) and Pensioner Education Supplement through Centrelink. Master of Fine Arts students are eligible to apply for a NIDA Scholarship.
NZ and international students FAQs
Is there a limit on the number of international students accepted each year?
NIDA welcomes applications from international students. While there is no quota for international students, there are limited numbers of students in each course.
What are the English language requirements for international students?
Students must be proficient in written and spoken English, with international applicants required to have an English language proficiency equivalent to an overall band score of IELTS 8.0 for Acting, Directing and Writing for Performance, or IELTS 7.0 for other higher education courses. Information on IELTS and testing centres in your country is available at www.ielts.org.
International applicants who are short-listed for the Acting course after the recall audition must provide evidence of their English language capability by the end of the first week in December in order to be considered in the final selection process. International applications for other courses should bring evidence of their English language capability to their interview.
Where can I find more information about international students at NIDA?
Course Accreditation
NIDA’S Registration Status | Registered as a Higher Education Provider by TEQSA |
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Registration Renewal Date | 25 June 2025 |
CRICOS Registration | Code: 00756M | This allows NIDA to enrol international students on student visas into CRICOS approved courses. |
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Self Accrediting Authority* | Yes – partial self accrediting | Registered Higher Education providers may be authorised by TEQSA to self-accredit courses of study. |
Course name | Status | CRICOS Code |
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (Costume) | Self-Accredited by NIDA under TEQSA’s determination | 083698G |
RPL/ Credit Transfer
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) / Credit Transfer
Recognition of Prior Learning is an assessment process that involves assessment of an individual’s relevant prior learning (including formal, informal and non-formal learning) to determine the credit outcomes of an individual application for credit.
NIDA may grant credit for:
- Formal study undertaken in recognised education institutions in Australia, including universities, colleges, TAFE and other post-secondary education institutions and for study at recognised overseas institutions.
- Credentialed courses provided by recognised professional bodies, employers and other authorities, where appropriate certification is available; and
- Prior learning, where such learning can be sufficiently evidenced.
The principles underlying the assessment of credit transfer/Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applications are that the policy and procedures are:
- Aligned to the Higher Education Standards Framework and the Vocational Standards for RTOs.
- Designed to maintain the integrity and reputation of NIDA’s accredited courses for which credit or RPL is applied and support the collaborative nature of NIDA’s conservatoire training model.
- Consistent, equitable, transparent, and accountable.
- Based on processes of comparable standard and integrity to those used to assess the relevant subject.
- That students are not disadvantaged in achieving the expected learning outcomes for the course of study or qualification.