The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) has once again been named in The Hollywood Reporter’s prestigious list of the Top 25 drama schools worldwide, reaffirming its place as a global leader in creative education.
Course: Props and Effects
At the start of the academic year, NIDA alum Grace McCann (Props & Effects, 2024), delivered an inspiring address to students, reflecting on her first year in the industry.
Luke D’Alessandro (Properties and Objects, 2018 & Master of Design for Performance, 2020) is the award-winning Costume Designer for ‘The Masked Singer’, carving out an incredible international reputation since graduating NIDA.
Words of wisdom from NIDA’s Costume, Props, Sets, Make-up and Design alumni.
The NIDA Expo is a highly anticipated exhibition showcasing the extraordinary talent of NIDA’s graduating students from the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Costume, Props and Effects, and Set Construction Technologies courses.
Join NIDA graduand Ari Gilbert as they share their exciting journey in prop-making, supported by the Erin and Billy Ostadal Memorial Scholarship, and their enriching experience at Builders Anonymous in Toronto.
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.
Discover the secrets behind blockbuster prop-making with Brittany Worboys, NIDA alumna and master of crafting cinematic magic. Join us as she shares her journey from NIDA to Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.