Master of Fine Arts Dramatic Writing

The Master of Fine Arts (Dramatic Writing) is an intensive, practice-led course designed to prepare students for life as professional writers. It offers a culturally safe, supportive and stimulating environment where students can be curious, experiment with form and subject matter, and explore their own unique imagination and voice.

Across 18 months, students undergo a rigorous exploration of theatre, film, television, interactive writing, including those industries, audiences and future trends. You’ll undertake collaborative projects, workshopping with actors and directors while building a portfolio of industry-focused projects, including two full-length works and multiple outlines and pitches.

We believe that some of our most important stories are those least told and strongly encourage applications from writers from First Nations and underrepresented communities. Building inclusive and collaborative communities and understanding issues of story ownership are viewed by NIDA as the core to developing an ethical practice.

This course is focused on forging versatile and adaptive dramatic writers with sustainable writing careers. Armed with the skills to work across theatre, film and television, graduates leave with strong links within industry and the opportunity to establish a priceless network of professional connections.