Master of Fine Arts Directing

For over five decades, NIDA has nurtured talented, versatile and visionary directors. Our directing training is distinguished by its studio-based approach and its commitment to developing each student’s unique artistic voice.

The Master of Fine Arts (Directing) is centred on immersive, practice-led projects across classical and contemporary theatre, screen, opera and devised performance.

Throughout your training, you will collaborate with actors, designers and production teams, and gain exposure to leading practitioners and companies across Australia and internationally. An industry placement provides invaluable firsthand experience and builds the professional networks essential to launching your career.

Your studies culminate in a graduation project: the creation and direction of a short live performance, presented in a curated season at NIDA Theatres and attended by artistic directors and industry professionals.

Graduates emerge with an advanced collaborative and leadership toolkit, a rigorous and adaptable directorial process, a confident artistic identity, and strong industry connections.