An interview or callback is an opportunity for us to:

• get to know your creative practice or experience
• observe how you respond to direction, discussion, or tasks
• understand your interest in your chosen field of study
• explore your potential for training and collaboration

It is a working conversation, not a formal test.

It is designed to be supportive and conversational, and to help us understand your potential.

Depending on your course, interviews or callbacks may include:

Conversation-based elements
• discussion of your application or portfolio
• questions about your experience and interests
• reflection on your creative practice or goals

Practical or performance elements
• presentation of prepared material (e.g. monologue, project, portfolio work)
• improvisation or group exercises
• creative or problem-solving tasks
• technical or scenario-based discussions (for production courses)

Collaborative elements
• group work with other applicants
• guided exercises with staff
• responding to direction or prompts

Know your application materials
Be ready to talk about your portfolio or audition work, explain your choices and creative decisions, reflect on what you would develop further.

Stay open and responsive
We are interested in how you think, how you listen, how you adapt, and how you engage with others and ideas.
You may be asked to try something new, adjust your approach or respond in the moment.

Focus on process, not perfection
We are not looking for finished or flawless outcomes.
We are looking for curiosity, willingness to experiment, creative risk-taking and engagement with feedback.

Be prepared to collaborate
Listen actively, contribute constructively, support others’ ideas, and engaged throughout tasks.

What to bring and prepare
Bring any materials requested in your course requirements. Be familiar with your submitted work and ready to participate fully.

What to wear: for auditions
• comfortable clothing suitable for movement (where relevant)
• neutral, practical attire is recommended
• avoid restrictive or formal clothing unless specified

What to wear: for interviews
• any clothing you are comfortable in
• closed-toe shoes

Approach
Arrive prepared and present. Be respectful, engaged, and open to trying things you may not expect.

If your interview or callback is held online:

Before your interview
• Download the Microsoft Teams app in advance and test your microphone, speakers, and camera
• If joining via browser, use Google Chrome for best performance
• Prepare any application materials (portfolio, project work, etc.) to share on the day.
• Join from a quiet, well-lit space where you will not be interrupted
• Take a few minutes beforehand to check your setup and settle in

On the day
• Join the Teams meeting 5 minutes before your scheduled time
• Check your sound settings are correct and that your microphone is not muted
• Have any application materials open and ready to share on screen if required
• Wait in the online waiting room until you are admitted
• It is normal to feel nervous — the interview is a conversation about your work, not a test of perfection, and we are interested in your ideas and approach.

If you experience technical issues, please email [email protected] or contact the relevant course team.

Diploma applicants
Focus is on your interest in the field, communication, willingness to learn and basic creative or technical engagement.

BFA applicants
Focus on creative thinking, artistic decision-making, responding to direction and collaboration.

MFA applicants
Focus on professional practice and experience, conceptual thinking, depth of reflection and creative leadership or authorship.

Across all courses, we assess:

• engagement with the process
• ability to respond to direction or questions
• clarity of communication
• curiosity and openness
• collaborative mindset
• potential for training and development

There is no single way to demonstrate this — we are interested in how you approach the process in your own way.

• You are not expected to be perfect
• There are no “right answers”
• You are not being judged on one moment alone
• Preparation does not mean memorisation

We are interested in how you think and respond, not just what you present – there is no expectation of perfection.

All applicants are reviewed collectively.

Outcomes are communicated via email.

No individual feedback is provided.