UNI of NSW - Theatre/ Film/ Dance Course?

Hi guys and gals!

Just wondering if anyone is, has or knows someone who has majored in "Theatre/ Film/ Dance" at the University of NSW at Kensington?
The subject is part of the Bachelor of Arts degrees, and i'm desperate to know if the course is good or not.

As all of you would know - finding the right way in this industry is hard - there are so many courses and options to choose from. But i have heard that the UNI of NSW is closely associated with NIDA and various other playwrights' organisations.

Please get back to me if you, or anyone else you know has studied this course.

Thanks so much!!!

xo
Carrie

Hey Carrie,
It is a great course - but as with any course it is only what YOU make it.

I had the misfortune of choosing Sydney University for my Arts Degree and then finally moving to UNSW for Honors... I believe there is a better vibe for Theatre and Film at UNSW - although - it is a good idea not to rely on the university to provide you with the connections - get out there during your degree and offer to work 1 day a week for a production company... that is what will get you connections!!!!!

Hey Carrie,

I also went to UNSW and I majored in Theatre & Film in a BA. I thought the course was fabulous. As with most courses, it has its shortcomings, and there is the constant battle for funding and you do get the odd dud tutor, but on the whole, the staff is inspired and inspiring. There are not too many links between NIDA and UNSW, but there are some, and the school of Theatre, Film and Dance is pretty well networked with the wider arts community. There is also a pretty good theatre society on campus, for cases where you can't get enough theatre in your life. It is called NUTS, and it is important to get involved if you want to. I was president of NUTS a few years ago, and the club can be alot of fun.

If you have any more questions, let me know!

Danne

I have begun my MA at UNSW in Theatre, Film & Dance. I have not completed it yet, and must admit, do not anticipate finishing anytime soon :) However, I love the department there and highly recommend it.

I work at NIDA and should point out that there is not a great deal of interraction between the two schools. However, UNSW dramaturgy students sometimes work on NIDA productions.

The proximity makes it very feasible for UNSW students to attend NIDA performances and vice versa. You would also be able to participate in NIDA Open Program training on weekends or during the breaks if this suited you.

If you have any further questions I'd be very happy to respond.

Hi Carrie,
I started Theatre and Film at UNSW in 96 (before there was a dance component!) and am now finishing my honours thesis.
I'd recommend UNSW to anyone, and the theatre and film course is great. (Correct me if I'm wrong, but) Sydney uni doesn't offer theatre as a specialisation to 'first years', so if you want to get into it straight away, that's another plus for UNSW. This is all assuming you want to study theatre as a BA, as opposed to going to VCA, WAAPA or NIDA or somewhere and doing a more 'practical' course.
As Danne said above, NUTS (The theatre society) is great fun... unless you let it eat your degree and do more plays than subjects (as a certain friend of mine is doing).
The other advice in the posts above seems sound... your degree will be what you make it, wherever you go; that said, I now have a paid job in the industry, so there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow... or at least, a light at the end of the tunnel.
Feel free to email any questions (Carrie or anyone else who's interested in the course).
Best wishes!