Diploma in Theatre (Mandarin Drama) by NAFA

The Diploma in Theatre is a practice-based and industry-led course that aims to train well-rounded theatre-makers. The core curriculum comprises of modules in acting, contextual studies, movement, voice and stagecraft.

You will be exposed to a wide range of international theatre practices and guided to develop your own creative voices as budding theatre artists. Through modules in Interdisciplinary Practice and Industry-Based Learning, you will learn how to collaborate with artists from other disciplines, work in real-world industry productions while building professional networks.

Furthermore, you can look forward to participating in an Overseas Immersion Module to learn about foreign forms of theatre that can inform your own artistic practice.

This three-year course is taught by an international faculty and professional practitioners from the local and international theatre industry.

Learning Outcomes

• Create content and perform in a wide variety of theatre contexts and styles
• Engage drama techniques for a range of developmental purposes
• Fulfil the fundamental management, technical and design requirements of a theatre performance
• Articulate a thorough understanding of the history and contexts of major international and theatre styles, conventions and practices
• Develop fundamental skills and strategies for drama teaching
• Work collaboratively on a range of theatre-related projects
• Develop essential and transferrable skills that can be applied across the arts and cultural industry