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Bachelor of Fine Arts (Props and Effects)

  • 3 years full-time

NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art) in NSW offers Bachelor of Fine Arts (Props and Effects), a AQF Level 7 program. The program runs for 3 years full-time. Government subsidised places may be available.

NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art)

Tier 2

University College · NSW

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Domestic fee · Full qualification

  • Government Funding
  • HECS-HELP
Duration
3 years full-time
ATAR requirement
No ATAR — entry by application

HECS-HELP

This is a Commonwealth Supported Place — the government pays part of your tuition directly, and HECS-HELP lets you defer your remaining student contribution as an income-contingent loan. Available to eligible domestic students only. Confirm your CSP status with the provider.

About this qualification

Here is what the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Props and Effects) qualification offered by NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art) covers and who it is designed for.

Immersive and practice-based, a BFA (Props and Effects) is an all-encompassing deep-dive into conceptualising, problem-solving and creating props and practical effects for every avenue in the performing arts and entertainment industries

One of only a handful of institutions in the world to offer this degree, our BFA (Props and Effects) gives you the chance to build a vast, in-demand range of skillsets and become inclusive and sustainable designer makers of both digital and physical properties and effects for events, entertainment and artistic productions across platforms.

Props and Effects is a course driven by experimentation, in which you will explore your ideas by 'thinking through making' as the means to fully realise complex collaborative and individual projects. From conceptualisation and ideation to analysis, proposition and execution, this holistic approach to practice will teach you how to adapt and manage workflows in response to each project's challenges.

As you progress, you'll be mentored, guided and supported by NIDA's cross-educational collaborators and industry partners, empowering you with the skillset, practical experiences Valuable industry connections to be confident about your professional future.

Learning outcomes

  • Research and implement concepts, processes, materials, and technologies in the sustainable design and realisation of props and effects
  • Position and articulate individual practice with an inclusive appreciation of cultural perspectives and global professional standards.
  • Identify and employ adaptive approaches to the communication of ideas, problems and solutions in diverse performing, and entertainment contexts.
  • Devise ethical, creative and agile responses to self-initiated projects and collaborative productions.
  • Demonstrate inclusive leadership by applying entrepreneurial and management knowledge and practices in diverse self-directed and collaborative projects.