The vocational CUA50213 Diploma of Musical Theatre course comprises the following units of competency:

• CUAIND402 Provide freelance services
  
• CUAMPF407 Develop vocal techniques
  
• CUAPRF501 Refine performance techniques
  
• CUAPRF503 Prepare for performances in a competitive environment
  
• CUAPRF504 Refine musical theatre techniques
  
• CUAWHS501 Maintain a high level of fitness for performance
  
• CUADAN505 Refine contemporary dance technique
• CUAMLT501 Refine aural-perception skills
• CUAMPF602 Manage stagecraft aspects of performances
  
• CUAPRF601 Extend musical theatre performance techniques to a professional level
  
• CUAPPR502 Develop own sustainable professional practice
  
• CUAACT401 Use a range of acting techniques in performance
  
• CUAACT402 Develop acting techniques for musical theatre
  
• CUAPRF408 Perform solo in a musical theatre context
  
• CUAPRF409 Perform in a musical theatre ensemble
  
• CUAVOS401 Develop singing techniques for musical theatre
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There are six steps to successfully applying for a NIDA course:

STEP 1

Create your application account (link to be provided from 2 July).

You will then be sent an automatic email with your log in details to continue your application.

STEP 2

Log in, select the green ‘New Application’ button and complete the online form.

STEP 3

Upload the following documentation to the online form:

• A passport style photograph (less than six months old, in colour, well lit, plain background).
• Proof of identification (e.g. passport, driver’s licence, birth certificate; ID must show your date of birth).
• Evidence of your most recent qualification (e.g. school report, Higher School Certificate, university transcript or testamur).

STEP 4

Make payment of the AUD$75 administration fee by credit/debit card.

STEP 5

Book your audition date in your nearest capital city.

STEP 6

Attend your audition in person. Auditions will take place in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

Prepare for your audition by reading the information below.

Melbourne

• Tuesday, 20 November 2018
• Wednesday, 21 November 2018
• Thursday, 22 November 2018

Sydney

• Monday, 26 November 2018
• Tuesday, 27 November 2018
• Wednesday, 28 November 2018
• Thursday, 29 November 2018
• Friday, 30 November 2018

Brisbane

• Wednesday, 5 December 2018
• Thursday, 6 December 2018

Applicants must attend an audition/interview session.

When you book an interview:

• Provide us with an outline of your previous experience and training.

You will need to prepare:

• Two contrasting songs from musical theatre.
• One short monologue from a contemporary or classical play.

NIDA will provide an accompanist; please bring sheet music in the keys in which you will perform your songs.

NIDA encourages applications from students from diverse backgrounds, with different levels of experience in the entertainment industry.

Due to the volume of auditions carried out, we are unable to provide you with individual feedback. The decision of the audition panel is final.

It is not possible to defer an offer of a place at NIDA.

At the audition, you will:

• Present one of your prepared songs.
• Discuss your previous training and performance experience.
• Potentially be invited to perform your second song and/or your monologue.

You may be asked to attend a recall audition. This may occur on another day and may involve additional preparation. The recall usually involves demonstrating your dance ability and response to choreography.

Outcome

If we are able to offer you a place on the course, we will contact you in mid-December.

• Wear suitable clothing – any casual clothing that does not limit movement is acceptable.
• Dancewear is appropriate at the callback auditions.