About the programme
The language of the programme is English.
The courses are based on the study programme and are adapted to the needs and specific interests of each study group. Classes emphasize practical exploration of scenographic projects, in- and outside the academy. They include workshops, study trips, self-studies, theory classes and reading, as well as possibilities for exchange. Additionally the MA students engage in artistic research, curate and organize seminars in connection with their MA project topics.
The final Master's Production will be realized within NTA’s network of affiliated universities, theatres and museums, which can be expanded according to the relevant respective contexts.
Graduates will have qualifications commensurate with an advanced knowledge of the extended field of scenography for the performing arts, in museum and exhibition design, design for film and video production as well as in art for urban and other public spaces.
The programme is fully accredited to Norwegian and European standards and confers 120 credits.
Study environment
International guest artists, scholars and professionals as well as permanent faculty with a background in both, theory and practice, run workshops at NTA’s facilities and outside venues.
The study groups consists of a maximum of 6 students who are tutored in groups and individually towards their specific study goals, and their final MA project, by NTA’s faculty and external teachers. A continuous dialogue and feedback with the respective tutors and the final term evaluation assure progression throughout the two years of studies.
Since 2011 the academy has a new building with the exclusive use of a fully equipped Black Box of 300 m2, a Spacelab of 155 m2, and various other rooms between 60m2 and 170m2 - all with rigging facilities. Additionally, NTA has a sound studio, a media lab as well as a material library, and individual work tables for all MA students. All spaces are equipped with sound systems and projectors. Computers with standard software for video, sound, and image editing, as well as AutoCAD and SketchUp are at the students’ disposal. VR equipment allows investigating projects in the digital space.