NIDA Designers and Makers Day 2026

If you've started your application to NIDA or you're planning to, our Designers and Makers Day on Friday 18 September is for you. It's designed to offer a deep dive into NIDA's behind the scenes disciplines; Design, Costume, Props and Effects, Set Construction, Specialist Make-up as well as lighting, and sound and video design in Technical Production; and features conversations with our expert teaching staff and students, access to NIDA’s creative working spaces and helpful tips for your portfolio and application.

Designers and Makers Day runs across two timeslots: morning (10:00 am - 12:00 pm) and afternoon (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) — each including a welcome address, a guided tour of our workshops and studios, and time for questions.

When registering, you'll be asked to select a discipline-specific session within your chosen timeslot. If you have an application or interest in more than one course, you can register for a session in both the morning and afternoon timeslots.

Disciplines include:

• Set Construction Technologies

• Props and Effects

• Costume

• Design for Performance 

• Technical Theatre: Sound and Lighting Design

• Specialist Make-up Services

Registrations are essential and spaces are limited, so be sure to book in early!

Bookings can be amended or cancelled up to one day before. If you are having difficulties, or if you have any questions or access requirements, please email onlineteam@nida.edu.au.