Course: Design for Performance
NIDA is proud to celebrate four Emmy Award nominations, Cate Blanchett (Acting, 1992), Shannon Murphy (Directing, 2007), Julio Himede (Design, 1999) and Michael Wilkinson (Design, 1993).
Congratulations to NIDA alumni nominated for Australian Production Design Guild Awards in 2025.
Paris Jade Burrows is no stranger to pushing creative boundaries and is preparing to make their grand debut with their genre-defying collection ‘It’s Real if it Bleeds’.
Second-year Bachelor of Fine Arts, Design for Performance student Danielle Rodriguez recently worked as a runner and buyer for The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in costume design and production.
Discover how NIDA’s first-year Bachelor of Fine Arts students are embracing First Nations teachings in the new Performance Makers unit! Guided by Uncle Matthew Doyle and Head of First Nations, Travis Cardona (Acting, 2008), students engage in collaborative storytelling, explore Connection to Country and learn deep listening skills.
NIDA alumna Rita Carmody (Design, 2007) is an AACTA and APDG award-winning costume designer whose exceptional work on shows such as Heartbreak High, Lunacy and Hearts and Bones has made her a highly sought-after talent in the screen industry.
The Hollywood Reporter has recognised NIDA as one of the premier institutions for costume design education, placing it among the Top Ten Costume Design Schools globally. NIDA proudly debuts on this prestigious list, affirming our standing as one of the foremost schools for mastering the art, craft, and technology behind designing and creating unforgettable costumes.
2024 AACTA Nominated and NIDA Design alumna Ellen Stanistreet is a creative force in the world of costume design who has transformed a career in high-end bridal gowns into an award-winning journey across theatre and film.