2019 performing arts course guide

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Contents Subscription form ............................................. 10 Acting .................................................................. 12 Arts Management ............................................. 38 Circus ................................................................... 42 Costumes/Props/Sets Design and Making.... 44 Dance ................................................................... 51 Directing ............................................................. 62 Drama/Education/High Schools ...................... 64 Make-Up .............................................................. 72 Music ................................................................... 74 Musical Theatre ................................................. 90 Sound & Light .................................................. 104 Stage Management ........................................ 114 Voice .................................................................. 118 Writing For Theatre ........................................ 120 Cover image: WAAPA 2018 production of Carousel. Photo: Jon Green. www.stagewhispers.com.au Stage Whispers 11

Acting

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WAAPA 2018 production of A Streetcar Named Desire.

Photo: Jon Green.

This image: A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Inset: Mother Courage And Her Children.

For the past 10 years, a team of celebrated theatre and performance practitioners have been teaching and mentoring students through a unique acting program in South Bank, Brisbane. Described by the local arts industry as Brisbane’s hidden treasure, the Bachelor of Acting and Performance program at TAFE Queensland is producing graduates who are working in a variety of roles across a diverse range of industries.

knowledge, awareness and own creative practice, including performance writing, dramaturgy and performance making.

Working across theatre, opera, dance, new media, contemporary performance practice, playwriting, filmmaking and music, the lecturers are nationally and Delivered in partnership crew with the Royal internationally recognised with the University of Australian Air Force. artists for their bodies of Canberra, the degree In Australia, aspiring work and contribution to the program provides students theatre students looking for broader arts sector. with the skills and experience training most often face two The staff and students to engage professionally in choices; to either enrol in a present major performance the performing arts as a course that focuses seasons in May and stage and film actor, specifically on ‘actor training’ November. Over two to performing artist and or engaging in a ‘drama/ three consecutive weeks, performance maker. theatre studies’ program plays, original performance Graduating students have with a much broader focus works, and acting showcases been successful in everything on theatre practice’. The are staged in the on-campus from commercial radio Bachelor of Acting and venue, the Norman Price production in London, lead Performance program offers Theatre (recently renamed in and supporting roles in both rigorous actor training honour of the late Australian Australian feature films, and engagement in practical playwright and former playwright residencies with and theoretical studies. The lecturer Norman Price). notable publishing houses, program seeks to develop Audiences are treated to a and have even become air the students’ wider cultural flurry of excitement, risk-

Apply now 1300 308 233 tafeqld.edu.au/acting taking, professionalism, craft and transformation.

This serious minded, quietly achieving and maturing 10 year old acting program, delivered at the South Bank campus in the cultural heart of Brisbane, may not be a hidden treasure for too much longer as it takes its rightful place amongst the most sought after and notable tertiary programs for acting in Australia.

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Acting Performance Studio’s Briony Dunn says a monologue is an important calling card for any actor to showcase their abilities.

The head of course at APS believes a good selection is vital to preparing for an audition.

1. Have a large kit of monologues ready to go Sometimes you will be given a monologue to prepare for an audition.

Sometimes you will be asked to bring one in. Either way, at APS we teach our students they should have between 810 monologues prepared at any given time. This includes at least two classical

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monologues that are dramatic/serious and two classical monologues that are comedic/light. Then you need the same for modern - at least 2 dramatic/ serious and at least 2 comedic/light, and 1-2 dramatic and comedic monologues suitable for screen.

Some theatrical monologues will be suitable for screen, but it’s a good rule of thumb to choose different pieces. If that sounds like too many, consider this: a) You are always a working actor if you are always finding and working on your monologue kit. b) What are you going to do that day you perform your awesome comedic classical monologue and the auditioner says, “Great! Do you have anything else?”

Why, yes you do! You just happen to have a second comedic classical monologue prepped and ready to go.

2. Choose the right piece Choose pieces you feel a connection with. If you understand what the character is going through you’re more likely to bring it to life in a meaningful and truthful way. Choose pieces within your age range. This is often up for

discussion. In short, unless the role you are auditioning for requires you to play a different age, choose monologues that are right for your current playable age. Now is not the time to show off your best old-lady walk.

3. Choose published pieces Unless you are a published writer, resist the urge to write your own monologue. We suggest you resist choosing from the plethora of monologues available online that have been created solely for audition purposes. The aim of your audition is to show you off. Choose writing that has gone through the rigorous process of drafting, performance and publication. You are being auditioned for your acting, and want to be supported by quality writing.

4. Spend time to find the right pieces Being an actor really means you are an historian and detective, so don’t be afraid of the many hours it will take in libraries and sitting on bookshop floors flicking through plays to find monologues.

5. Read the play Read the whole play from which your monologue has been taken so you fully understand the text. Even though your monologue needs to stand alone in your audition, you will never really be able to open up the full meaning of the text and be comfortable in your choices unless you have read and analysed the entire play from which the monologue was taken. Don’t skip this part. If you really can’t find the play we suggest you research as much as you

This page and opposite: 1st Year 2017 production, an adaptation of Greek tragedy Electra.

possibly can in the time you have. Be informed. It reflects well on you.

Being a working actor takes years of work and dedication. Unless you start that work today, how are you ever going to be ready with a range of appropriate monologues (in accent) when you audition for that next Netflix show 2 years from now? Even if you have a full time job separate to your work as a performer to pay the rent, you can still do 3-5 things each week that contribute to your work as an actor. Finding and preparing monologues should be near the top of that list.

Acting Performance Studio is a Melbourne acting school with three locations (Moorabbin, Brunswick and Ringwood) offering screen acting and music theatre classes for children, teens and adults of all skill levels, as well as holiday programs, regular casting director workshops, selftest facilities and showreel production. APS offers a professional full-time course with 1 and 2 year programs available.

The full-time course focusses equally on both stage and screen.

Applications for the 2019 intake are open now, and auditions begin in August.

For more information visit www.apstudio.com.au

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Contemporary Australian Monologues Currency Press has received so many requests for suggested monologues that it has released two new books for Women and Men filled with scripts on an exotic variety of subjects.

Designed to last between one and a half to three minutes, all of them have been written since 2000. Stage Whispers proudly publishes two of them.

Mark

From Caress / Ache by Suzie Miller Mark is a surgeon who can no longer bear to touch the living after losing an infant during surgery. In this scene he is calling a sex line, desperate for human connection, but there is nothing sexual about his call. Though he may initially sound professional or impersonal, it should quickly become apparent that there is a deep grief not far beneath the surface.

Hello.

Um, I’m Doctor— Mark, just call me Mark.

I’ve never called anywhere like this before.

No, no please don’t, I don’t want— Look, I just wanted to talk to you.

Just ask you some— I mean if you don’t mind.

Can you do something for me?

Please.

[The person on the other end tries sexual talk.]

No no, no, nothing like that.

Did you know that when someone touches you, say… your forearm— [Not heard, but the other person says, ‘forearm?’]

Yes your forearm. If you run your fingertips down your forearm.

Yes, yes that’s right, can you do

that for me?

Did you know that while you are doing that, that there are hundreds of synapses firing in your brain, registering all the messages coming directly from receptor cells beneath your skin?

Can you do it again, just with the softest fingertips? Run them over your forearm and under your wrist.

No not to me, to yourself.

Can you feel the veins and arteries, can you feel them pulsing?

Can you touch your own arm just with your fingertips and tell me— Tell me what it feels like?

— Makes you shiver, yes? And? Does it feel warm?

— Can you, can you just hold onto your forearm for me please?

Yes like that, hold the flesh of it.

Wrap your hand and fingers around the skin, the muscle, the tissue, like you’re not going to let go.

Don’t cause any pain though.

Is it causing pain?

Good.

Can you tell me what it feels like?

Yes, that’s right, all those receptor cells, but I don’t mean that.

I mean, can you tell me how you actually feel?

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You know, what feeling you get when you are held like that?

— And do you—? Sorry what was your name?

— Chantal.

When you have that feeling, the one you said feels alive, feels warm, is it— Is it beautiful?

Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton

From Letters to Lindy by Alana Valentine The following is a verbatim piece, based on an interview playwright Alana Valentine conducted with Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton. Lindy, a Seventh-day Adventist, was falsely accused of murdering her child in 1980 and underwent a trial, not just by the Australian judiciary system but also the media and the Australian public. The public pronounced her guilty before she got to the witness box. She is accustomed to being called a liar.

The night before I went into the witness box. As soon as I went into this room, this room where we were staying in Darwin, I thought, ‘There’s something in here’. We were in

And the minute I walked in all the hairs on the back of my neck stood up. When I turned the light on there was nothing there. Michael had gone out to the other room. And so I turned the light out again, and that’s when something heavy pushed on my chest to choke me. And I thought immediately, ‘This is what my dad has described when he’d worked with people who thought they had evil in their house’. All I could think of was that he or somebody had said, ‘If you repeat God’s name then it will go’. But to begin with I could not even formulate the word in my head. I had to really fight until I could say it in my mind and then out loud and then I could move again and then I could say it louder and louder and I grabbed my Bible which was beside me and held onto it.

Darwin, it was roasting, there was air From then on I slept with my Bible -conditioning in this room but it under my pillow. Sometimes I’d go didn’t go very low. But in this room I into that room and I’d start to feel it went into … it was like walking into and then I’d grab the Bible and it a room with the freezer turned on. would go. And as I said Jesus’ name

over and over again the temperature of the room started to rise, the weight came off me and I could breathe again.

If you can’t or won’t or you don’t want to believe me that’s your prerogative. But you don’t have to believe in physical evil the way I do to try to understand the evil that was being done in the world around me.

There is evil that is supernatural and there is evil that is injustice. Well, that injustice tried to choke me to death. It was newsprint. It was the words you whispered or gossiped or the jokes you made. All of that balled up and became injustice. This grotesque series of lies and spite and rumour and human evil tried to smother my sense of belief in good and had me by the throat. Don’t deny that it happened to me.

Whatever name you give it, if it ever has you by the throat, let’s talk again afterwards.

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What Every Actor Needs To Know

Dean Carey, from Actor’s Centre Australia, is a releasing a new book which maps a unique path for artists.

My new book, to be published by World Scientific Publishing, is all about the actor’s engine: What every actor needs to know.

I believe there are three critical components under the hood of each Art should always go the extra mile, actor and each one has its own far beyond ordinary. Likewise education responsibilities, tasks and skills. If any should be both inclusive and robust one of them goes missing in action or allowing everyone to uncover confuses its duties, the sound of information and insight leading to a crunching metal will be the result. Be fuller and richer connection to their warned. Welcome to “M.A.P.” sense of themselves and their unique Let’s start in reverse, as we’ll find expression. Time is a gift and investing that’s the order of priority. time in one’s own sense of purpose and P = Person promise is the greatest gift.

That’s you. That’s me. With all of This is Actors Centre Australia’s our preferences, prejudices, loves, fears, mission and this creative organisation foibles, eccentricities, pot holes, thrives on a vibrant, diverse, rigorous wounds, worries, unmet needs, and explosive environment. Art creates expectations, beauty, heart, desires and meaning and humans require dreams. Then we have our: expression. The intersection of the performing arts and people’s potential has always been my drive and inspiration. I began my professional career at 17 and at 27 I opened the doors of ACA as I wanted Sydney to have a new artistic hub.

More than 30 years later ACA is more creative than ever. Programs are expanding and we’re sharing our brand of education and inspiration. In our new purpose built 12 million dollar performance facility we are launching programs for youth, and we are going to transform the piazza (which surrounds our school) with brilliant light and entertainment. Art thrives on, as the expression of all we dream of and aspire to. I am very proud to call ACA home.

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A = artist That’s the creative juice and drive inside each of us which is connected, courageous, vulnerable, exposed, searching, child-like, inquisitive, willing, wilful, wild, dangerous, impulsive, instinctive, free-thinking, valiant, committed, driven and at the service of all that’s asked of him or her. Finally: M = Manager This is our business manager and coach: grounded, logical, practical, protective, forward thinking, alert, responsive, adult, supportive, flexible, adept, thick-skinned, level-headed, rational, realistic.

All three should be alive, in action, in balance, and present when required.

On opening night when the party is in full swing who takes you home at 1am because you have a matinee the

next day? Your manager. You and your creative artist are having a ball and would stay until long after last drinks.

You couldn’t rely on either of those two voices to keep their feet on the ground.

Nor should you. But someone has to.

Therefore your manager helps you make your timely exit.

When there’s a breakdown backstage within the ensemble or between you and the production company and you’re walking into an office for a difficult conversation, the last person who should go in is YOU. Nor does your creative artist head in, ready to pick up the gauntlet and prepare to fight the good fight. Both of these parts of you are not equipped nor poised to take on the challenge. But your manager can. And should. And will. And does.

After a casting has gone wrong - a rejection, a failure, an insult or injury anything that would have you come down on yourself like a ton of bricks or wish to rail at the universe - your manager is there to pick up the pieces and drive you home. It doesn’t mean you don’t acknowledge and honour the feelings which deserve to be heard, but your manager will step in, when required and when it’s the right time, and get you back on course and back in the saddle. Your wounded creative artist can’t and shouldn’t be expected to. But your manager can, and will.

After the word ‘Cut’ is announced in a casting (which seemed to be going great) and your creative artist is open, vulnerable, sensitive and unprotected,

Dean Carey.

you hear the director express, “No, I’m sorry but that’s not what I think the scene is about at all,” the only person suitably equipped to have that particular conversation is your manager.

He/she listens, discerns, enquires, gets to the heart of what the director wants, then ‘turns’ to your creative artist, and with both thumbs up in the air says, “Over to you. Go for it.” And then your creative artist switches on and embraces the redirection fully and completely.

Are artists suffering then from multiple personality disorders? No. We simply play multiple roles every day in various ways: son, lover, employee, party animal, confidant, protector, advisor, poet, mate. We simply access various parts of our energy field, knowledge and abilities as required.

You see one caller ID on your cell phone and you take the call immediately and willingly. Another caller ID and you might reject the call, pushing your phone out of reach. With each incoming call we have to decide whether we can access that particular part of ourselves which is required to engage with that person. It doesn’t mean we won’t get back to them, we most likely will, but only when it is appropriate and possible to access the particular energy field within which that relationship resides.

Conclusion: actors need all three components outlined above to be in balance, to be active or silent at the correct times, and for each to be responsible for themselves. The ‘P’ part of you - you the person - also needs comfort, companionship, nourishment, inspiration, connection, passion and bliss, in addition to the needs of your creative artist and manager.

My big message: you are NOT your career. You also have a life, friends, family, personal goals to grow and stay healthy, adventures to have, beauty to hold, love to make, love to share. Let your creative artist and manager take care of the career. It’s not that you don’t care or aren’t also connected, but each component needs to be respected, kept in balance, nurtured and fuelled.

Therein lies a sustainable, healthy, long and hopefully happy career.

This is my 41st year working professionally in the industry I love and I feel as passionate, as curious, and as committed as ever. Onwards!

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Following their recent roles in Suzie Miller’s The Causality Principle Between Love and Hate, Isabel Burton and Conor Teevan (third and final year performance students at University of Wollongong) shared their classroom and on-stage experiences, plus their dreams, like becoming the first female Bond.

What is your dream role?

Isabel: Ooooo, I love action films.

Sign me up to be in the next Marvel or Bond film please! But as for my beloved theatre, I’d love to tackle Cleopatra - all actors should try Shakespeare at least once in their career - or Alice Ayers in Patrick Marber’s Closer. I love her! Or anything Sarah Kane because I’m still an angsty teen at heart.

Conor: My dream role in a movie would be Miles Teller’s character in Whiplash. The music is amazing and the story is amazing! On the stage, my dream role would be Hamlet. But I think my dream is to originate a new role from a play that hasn’t been written yet!

Why did you choose to study at UOW? Isabel: I chose the Bachelor of Performance at the University of Wollongong because it’s an in-depth and actor specific course. It involves theatre studies, movement and a wide range of actor training. It’s a great balance between theory and practical performance skills.

Conor: I chose performance at UOW because I want a career where I can use my mind and body together to make people feel something the way only theatre can.

What have you learnt and how have you grown throughout your degree?

Isabel: I have discovered so much about theatre, acting, literature and film, but most importantly myself. It’s hard to believe how far I’ve come in three short years. I’ve been training in acting, singing, movement and voice yes, even singing is a valuable skill for actors - and despite the challenges, it’s exposed me to types of performance I

didn’t know I could do. It’s definitely opening me up to styles of theatre I had no idea even existed.

A defining moment in my degree has been collaborating with fellow actors and other artists. It’s incredible to work in a thriving environment with talented practitioners, writers, artists and professionals.

Conor: In my first year I learnt foundations. Second year, I learnt about myself as a person and third year I learnt about myself as a professional. One of

the most valuable lessons I’ve learnt is what it takes to create your own work.

Last year I was a director for a major project, which was incredible. I’ve taken away so much, specifically the drive and commitment needed to make my passion a reality as I continue to grow as a practising artist.

Where will we see you in 10 years’ time?

Isabel: I’ll have a Marvel superhero title and will have the pleasure of being the first female Bond! Hopefully, I’ll have travelled and worked in a few different countries. I think I’ll be glued to the stage but I love cinema too much to not give film a go. The best thing is that I know I’ll have created some great work after leaving UOW with a lot of people I’ve had the pleasure of studying with. I want to keep growing, challenging myself, pushing my comfort zone and creating art.

Conor: Maybe I’ll be in India working on a Bollywood film set, or on the main stage at the Sydney Theatre Company, or busy devising my own work. I’ll be making art no matter what and I’ll be ecstatic doing it!

The University of Wollongong’s 2018 student production team behind The Causality Principle Between Love And Hate.

Photo: Brigid Bohackyj.

Isabel Burton and Conor Teevan.

Photo: Brigid Bohackyj.

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Isabel Burton.

Photo: Brigid Bohackyj.

To find out more about studying at UOW, visit http://lha.uow.edu.au/taem

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Conor Teevan.

Photo: Brigid Bohackyj.

What advice would you give to Year 12 students thinking of pursuing performance and acting?

Isabel: Be an artist and give it all you’ve got. Any opportunity or spare moment you have, always be creating something or devising work or collaborating with peers and other artists. Keep your eyes peeled for opportunities to perform and showcase your work at university or even organise your own events. It pays off and it’s fun!

I’d also recommend watching as much theatre as you can! From first

year, first semester you’re involved in productions and being in my final year I make sure I watch what other students are doing as well. Absorb all the talent and creativity around you.

Conor: The first step is to believe in yourself. It’s a challenging career path but if you support and believe in yourself, it makes the job a million times easier.

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Line-Learning Tips For Actors

If you want to be an actor, you’ve got to learn lines. It’s a fundamental skill. Elizabeth Avery Scott, Managing Director of Canberra Academy of Dramatic Art, has some tips and tricks.

Getting your lines down early in the production process is essential.

However, some novice actors think of lines as the endgame. But really, the lines are just the beginning.

A director can only work with you to shape your character once your lines are flowing freely.

But the reality is some people find line-learning harder than others.

There’s no getting around it, you just must commit.

You just have to put the time in, knuckle-down and do it. For some actors, it’s hours and hours of work.

There are numerous ways to approach line learning. It’s about finding a methodology that suits you personally. Here are some tips from Canberra Academy of Dramatic Art.

work, for example, use visualisation to help get the lines down. Imagine the scene in a series of pictures. Draw them if it helps. Tie your line memorisation to images, rather than words.

Use your phone Not only can you record your lines on a phone and play them back, you can source an app that is specifically designed for line learning. Apps like Script Rehearser and Rehearsal Pro let you upload a script, record it, or play it back line by line.

The buddy system Once you’ve got the basics down, find someone who’ll run your lines with you. That may be a fellow actor, or just a willing friend. Give them a Chunking copy of the script, and have them Go through your script from the read opposite you, ready to correct top, and cover the words, say them, you when needed. Working with and check them - in phrases (chunks). another person can make line-learning Write them out: This is perhaps the Be careful not to memorise words in fun and less tedious. ‘old-fashioned way’ of line-learning rhythms, though - well-trodden but there’s something to be said for rhythms in your mind can mean you Get the words into your body the magic that happens once words end up delivering you lines in a singIf you’re struggling getting certain travel down your arm and out your song way. Moreover, at the linephrases into your head, assign pencil! The brain loves a process to learning stage, you don’t know how a physical movements to the tricky bits. help solidify learning. director is going to ask you to deliver Sound them out symbolically with Once you learn your lines, you each line. Don’t become wedded to a gestures or whole-body movements. must maintain them. way of speaking them too soon.

When you physically repeat them, You may find that during a season, your brain is finding a way to make if you’re not going over them Visualisation connections beyond the words on the regularly, some of the words slip away If your text uses a lot of imagery, page. Some say this method works - so it’s always good to revisit the as you might find in a Shakespearean wonders. script.

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Actors Centre Australia (02) 9310 4077 info@actorscentreaustralia.com.au www.actorscentreaustralia.com.au Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (Acting) (10560NAT) - 2.5 years Course content: Acting, Character, Voice, Movement, Mask, Emotional Instrument, Language Power, Performance History, Improvisation, Life Mastery, Animal, Shakespeare, Camera, Script Analysis, Singing, Screen Acting, Screen-testing, Audition Technique, Performance Lab, Accents and Showreel.

Productions: Australian Scene Work, Devised Theatre Project, Voice and Physical Theatre Performance, Realism Theatre Project, Shakespeare Theatre Project, Verbatim Theatre Performance, American Theatre & Industry Showcase.

Structure: First year is foundational, the second year develops performance skills and the third year focuses on industry readiness.

Positions for first year intake are offered through auditions only. Auditions are held in Sydney in May 2019. ACA accepts 24 students annually.

Next Step Program - 5 months full-time Your best next step into drama school or your industry preparation program. Online auditions.

10 Week Programs Stage / Screen / Casting / Corporate. All classes run once a week from 07:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Each 10-week term can be joined at any intake and each course has its own focus.

The Actor’s Pulse (02) 9690 2216 | 0414 475 515 admin@theactorspulse.com www.theactorspulse.com.au Full Time Acting Course - 3 years full-time The Actors Pulse facilities coupled with industry professional teachers are designed to give students creative and open environments to develop and grow as confident actors. Students graduate as smart, marketable and strongly prepared actors who are able to confidently take their career into their own hands.

Subject Areas:  Meisner Technique (acting technique, scene study, character, stage performance)  Screen acting (scene study, character - film and TV, audition technique, screen performance technique)  Movement (body language, expression)  Voice and dialect (foundations, phonetics, accents) Prerequisites: Audition and interview. No minimum ATAR required. http://enrol.theactorspulse.com.au/full-time-acting-course Meisner Technique Acting Course - 10-week terms (ongoing) The unique approach of the acting classes combines the techniques used for stage acting with the special considerations needed for film and television work. With a strong and basic foundation, an actor can confidently approach any material.

Classes are ongoing and students progress through the levels according to their individual abilities.

Great facilities, world-class industry professional teachers, flexible courses for focused and dedicated individuals.

The Meisner Technique acting course can be taken in conjunction with the Screen Acting course.

Prerequisites: Interview. No minimum ATAR required. http://theactorspulse.com.au/acting-courses/meisner-technique-acting-classes Screen Acting Course - 10-week terms (ongoing) The Actors Pulse Screen Acting course is specifically designed to give actors the skills required to do the job consistently at an international level of acting. At the core of this course are the underlying principles of the Meisner Technique as well as classic structure of story and character breakdown. The course is broken up into three levels that build upon each other, allowing students to understand and develop one step at a time. The course is ongoing and students progress according to individual abilities.

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 Text  Relationship  Techniques for cold reading, screen tests, monologue, auditions and commercials Screen Acting course can be taken in conjunction with the Meisner Technique acting course.

Prerequisites: Interview. No minimum ATAR required. http://theactorspulse.com.au/acting-courses/screen-acting-camera-course Australian Institute of Music (02) 9219 5444 www.aim.edu.au/courses/acting-theatre Bachelor of Performance - 2 years (6 trimesters) The Dramatic Arts department (formerly the Australian Academy of Dramatic Art - AADA), provides students with the unique opportunity to train professionally as actors, theatre-makers & producers. Students learn the craft of acting & gain fundamental theatre-making skills in the areas of directing, design & technical production required for a professional career in the performing arts. www.aim.edu.au/courses/acting-theatre/bachelor-of-performance Canberra Academy of Dramatic Art (RTO 40859) 1300 908 905 admin@cada.net.au www.cada.net.au Certificate IV in Acting For Stage And Screen (10197NAT) This course offers you a rich foundation in acting for stage and screen. You’ll learn a range of acting techniques, improve your voice and movement skills, learn how to analyse a script, and gain experience in front of the camera. You’ll have opportunity to participate in a full stage performance and also smaller scenes and monologues in front of live audiences.

We’ll introduce you to essential industry information, including how to source and perform well at auditions. Entry is through participation in a drama workshop.

Advanced Diploma of Performance (10295NAT) Once you’ve completed the Certificate IV program, you can matriculate to the Advanced Diploma. To build a career as a professional actor, you need not only talent, but also technique and business nous. The aim of this course is to transform you into a versatile actor, able to embrace performance opportunities across a wide range of media. You’ll gain experience in different theatrical genres, screen acting, stage combat, TV presenting, and voiceover artistry.

National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) (02) 9697 7600 info@nida.edu.au www.nida.edu.au Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) - 3 years NIDA’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) equips students with the specific knowledge and skills to pursue careers as actors across the breadth of today’s arts and entertainment industries – in main stage and smaller independent theatre companies, radio, film, television and commercial arenas. As this is a highly competitive career, there is an emphasis on collaborative and self-directed work throughout the course. This prepares students to engage with a wide range of communities and initiate their own creative opportunities.

Through practice-based learning, students develop technical skills in the disciplines of voice, movement, music and acting. They extend their technique through the study of screen and recorded media. Students participate in classroom exercises, in-depth scene work, rehearsals and full-scale productions enabling them to explore their individual talents, develop their working process and hone their artistic voice.

In the second and third years of the course, all students undertake one of four Studio Electives (Applied Theatre, Classical Theatre for the Contemporary Stage, Music Theatre and Physical Theatre) to enable them to engage in an area of particular interest at a deeper level.

Final-year students undertake public productions, industry-standard film and television shoots and a professional orientation program focusing on the practical realities of the entertainment sector. The year culminates in a showcase performance for industry representatives.

Overall, the course teaches future professional actors to be compelling, imaginative and engaged ensemble members who are capable of being truthful, transformative and courageous in their work. www.nida.edu.au/acting www.stagewhispers.com.au Stage Whispers 25

Vocational Diploma of Stage and Screen Performance - 9 months full time NIDA’s Vocational Diploma of Stage and Screen Performance is a foundation program that equips you with the skills you will need to perform in live and recorded works, and to collaborate with others in creating original works. You will explore the multiplicity of roles, technologies and methodologies that exist within the theatre, film, television and digital industries.

Training is practical, with classes in acting techniques, performance genres and production practices. This course will put you centre stage and in front of the camera, giving you the tools to develop your own stories for stage and screen.

You will be taught by NIDA staff and guest tutors from the performing arts industry.

The aim of this course is to equally develop your skills in acting and in creating original works for stage and screen.

This intensive year of practical study culminates in a showcase of work attended by invited guests. www.nida.edu.au/courses/vet/stage-and-screen Sydney Theatre School 1300 551 432 info@sydneytheatreschool.com www.sydneytheatreschool.com Diploma of Theatre and Screen (Acting) & Advanced Diploma of Theatre and Screen (Acting) - One or two years.

There are many different ways to start a career in acting, and one of the best is to gain a Diploma or an Advanced Diploma of Theatre and Screen (Acting) from the Sydney Theatre School. These are industry-recognised courses in Acting, with exclusive training in both stage and screen disciplines that are highly sought-after in the industry. Each course is delivered separately over one year. Candidates will normally complete the one year Diploma program first, and then have the option to continue on to a second year of training to complete their Advanced Diploma. The intensive program gives you the opportunity to learn directly from some of Australia’s finest performing arts teachers, with a course that’s designed to bring out the best in you. You’ll be taught essential industry skills in: Acting for stage and screen; Voice; Movement; Production and Professional Practice. Right from the start of your course, you’ll be involved in performances and productions for the paying public (as well as industry professionals) so you’ll have every chance to shine on stage.

Prerequisites: Audition and interview.

University of New England (02) 6773 3755 akiernan@une.edu.au www.une.edu.au/about-une/academic-schools/school-of-arts/study-areas/theatre-studies Bachelor of Theatre Studies Bachelor of Arts (Major in theatre studies) Master of Applied Theatre Studies Master of Arts with Honours Doctor of Philosophy University of Newcastle Faculty of Educations and Arts, School of Creative Arts (02) 4921 8902 creativearts@newcastle.edu.au www.newcastle.edu.au/degrees/bachelor-of-arts/what-you-will-study/majors/creative-and-performing-arts Bachelor of Arts (Creative & Performing Arts) Doctor of Philosophy Drama and Performance If you are a creative type looking to sharpen your skills and explore new and intriguing areas of self-expression, this confidence-boosting and character-building major is for you.

You can choose from a diverse range of visual art, drama and performance-making courses offered at the Callaghan and Central Coast campuses.

Explore what it means to think creatively and how it can help you navigate an increasingly complex world.

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Visual artist, musician, writer and Creative Arts Lecturer Sean Lowry says this major attracts a wide range of academic abilities and that the most exciting element of the courses is unlocking every student's potential.

Graduating with this major, you will be valued in the workplace for your:  artistic and creative ability  communication skills  critical thinking  project management skills  technical knowledge  understanding of group dynamics.

Job opportunities exist in government and private sectors, as well as in other creative industries such as advertising, journalism, public relations and marketing." www.newcastle.edu.au/degrees/bachelor/majors/arts/creative-and-performing-arts.htm Screenwise Film And TV School For Actors (RTO 91699) (02) 9281 4484 info@screenwise.com.au www.screenwise.com.au Screenwise offers intensive full-time and part-time creative and technical screen acting programs that are accredited and up to date with Australian and International film industry standards. Screenwise made history when it became the first Registered Training Organisation* to offer a Two-Year Diploma of Screen Acting*. The One-Year Part-Time Showreel Course has equally made it’s mark on the industry by combining first-class acting training with a state of the art Showreel on completion. Screenwise also continues to offer a range of Short Screen Acting courses for Beginner, Intermediate and Advance levels whilst catering to a range of other industry needs – including training in American Accent, Presenting to Camera and Improvisation. Courses range from two-years full time, one-year part time and eight week classes.

Diploma of Screen Acting The Showreel Course Short Screen Acting Courses University of Wollongong School of the Arts, English and Media (02) 4221 3456 | 1300 367 869 lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au or futurestudents@uow.edu.au http://lha.uow.edu.au/taem Bachelor of Creative Arts (Theatre) (UAC 754609) - 3 years full time or part time equivalent Bachelor of Creative Arts (Theatre) (Dean’s Scholar) (UAC 754610) - 3 years full time or part time equivalent The study of theatre looks at how performers, props, lighting, special effects, movement, sound, music and text combine to create an experience or reflect the world to a live audience, in order to entertain and inform. It considers all the elements of how the stage is presented to create atmosphere and impact.

This degree equips you with skills in a broad range of performance-related areas including stage craft, dramaturgy, stage management and the production of live performance. You will learn that theory and history are essential to your development as an informed, professional and self-reliant practitioner. You can also undertake units in playwriting through the creative writing program.

Prerequisites: Nil. Recommended studies in English and Drama http://go.uow.edu.au/bca-thea Bachelor of Performance (UAC 754800) - 3 years full time or part time equivalent Bachelor of Performance (Dean’s Scholar) (UAC 754810) - 3 years full time or part time equivalent The Bachelor of Performance at UOW is a specialist course that will develop you as a self-reliant, highly skilled performing artist through a practice-based program.

Subjects will cover traditional interpretive actor training, developing your skills in acting, voice, singing and movement, and also focus on both text-based and devised works for theatre and contemporary performance. You will study theatremaking with an emphasis on collaboration and ensemble practice. Subjects also build research skills and cover the history and theory of theatre.

Entry into the Bachelor of Performance is based on a combination of both academic results and an audition. To register for an audition visit our website: https://lha.uow.edu.au/taem/performanceauditions/index.html. Registration opens Monday 9 July and closes 5pm Monday 5 November 2018. www.stagewhispers.com.au Stage Whispers 27

Prerequisites: Nil. Recommended studies in English and Drama http://go.uow.edu.au/bperf Doctor of Creative Arts (PhD) The Doctor of Creative Arts (DCA) is for students with a high level of professional experience who wish to extend their practice within a scholarly context.

As a Creative Arts candidate you will have opportunities to work and study with artists and media practitioners in a vibrant research culture with significant opportunity for interdisciplinary and cross-art form collaboration. http://go.uow.edu.au/doctor-ca Excelsia College (02) 9819 8888 info@excelsia.edu.au excelsia.edu.au Bachelor of Dramatic Art The Bachelor of Dramatic Art is a specialist degree with a holistic approach to theatre training. We seek to integrate higher education with professional development and spiritual formation in a supportive and caring environment. It provides an extensive introduction to all the major aspects of theatre.

The course is offered with three strands of specialisation, allowing you to take classes unique to your chosen career path:  Performance: This course prepares actors to compete in the highly rigorous theatre industry. Acting, voice and movement skills are developed, with students exploring both theoretical and practical perspectives.  Production: This course provides an intellectual and artistic foundation for professional careers in the areas of theatre production and direction.  Theatre Practice: This course offers a mixture of performance and production units in one program, enabling the development of well-rounded theatrical skills useful for work in small theatre companies. Paired with our Graduate Diploma of Education, it also satisfies the requirements for secondary Drama teaching.

The Screen Actors Space (02) 0660 5725 info@thescreenactorsspace.com.au www.thescreenactorsspace.com.au One’s Year's Training with a Showreel - Ten months Comprehensive all year acting training for the screen, voice training, and physical training all year long. Plus accent training (USA, Britain), ADR training, voice over training, presentation training, audition training, use of iPhone for self auditions, introduction to agents training, showreels.

Prerequisites: Preferably resident in NSW, preferably 18 or over. No experience necessary.

The Actors Workshop Australia (07) 3891 1411 admin@theactorsworkshop.com.au www.theactorsworkshop.com.au Certificate IV in Film and Television Introduction to Acting Technique, Improvisation, Voice Training, Screen Acting for Camera, Monologues, Short Films, Role Plays, Work Experience.

Prerequisites: Preferred Year 12 completion.

Diploma of Film and Television Acting - 2 years Advanced Acting Technique, Character, Movement, Improvisation, Voice Studies, Screen Acting for Camera, Stage Combat, Host Presenting, Auditioning, Monologues, Critical Film Analysis, Short Films, Role Plays, Work Experience.

Prerequisites: Preferred Year 12 completion Advanced Diploma of Film, Television and Theatre Acting 2 years training.

Advanced Acting Technique, Character, Movement, Improvisation, Voice Studies, Screen Acting for Camera, Stage Combat, Host Presenting, Auditioning, Monologues, Critical Film Analysis, Short Films, Role Plays, Work Experience, 2 year Theatre Program.

Prerequisites: Preferred Year 12 completion.

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Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University (07) 3735 7111 (Brisbane) (07) 5552 8800 (Gold Coast) griffith.edu.au/study/music Bachelor of Acting - 3 years full-time New in 2018! This program is offered to a select number of high quality performers and is designed around four key pillars: core craft; context; repertoire; and industry engagement.

You will be exposed to a range of genres and undertake ensemble work, collaborative laboratories, industry-led workshops and public performances. The Bachelor of Acting will unlock your imagination, encourage curiosity and build resilience. This exciting new degree is positioned alongside the internationally acclaimed Bachelor of Musical Theatre. The program draws inspiration from the most highly regarded actor training models around the world.

Prerequisites: English 4SA, audition and interview www.griffith.edu.au/study/music/acting Queensland University of Technology Creative Industries Faculty (07) 3138 2000 askqut@qut.edu.au www.qut.edu.au Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) - 3 years full-time The QUT acting course is the only undergraduate degree in acting in Queensland and is designed for those who want to become professional actors. This conservatoire-style acting course will educate, train and nurture your creative potential from a novice to a professional. It offers a rich program of study that fosters the development of bold, truthful, and passionate actors. You will develop your skill, craft, artistry and your humanity. QUT’s staff are committed to offering you a learning environment that challenges and inspires you to be an innovative and imaginative actor. QUT actors work with professional film production companies and perform on stage in professional venues in a season of public productions.

Your screen work will include both studio and on-location shoots. You will graduate as an employable stage and screen actor with an understanding of the profession, ready to identify your niche within it and join the many successful graduates within the industry. www.qut.edu.au/study/courses/bachelor-of-fine-arts/bachelor-of-fine-arts-acting Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama) - 3 years full-time The QUT drama course is for students interested in exploring practical careers in directing, designing, teaching, devising, creative producing and administration, or performing in a range of experimental theatre forms. It offers flexibility and breadth, combining creative experiences in performance making with highly relevant theoretical studies that will connect you with contemporary performance both nationally and globally. You will find yourself collaborating with talented industry professionals and students and the creative relationships you develop will establish the professional networks you will be drawing on throughout your career. A range of elective units are on offer to build skills in complementary areas choosing from other disciplines in the Creative Industries Faculty which may include film, TV and new media, creative writing, visual arts, or music, to name a few. Some of the most recent graduates are at the heart of the exciting growth in the independent theatre sector in Australia. Graduates work as event coordinators, festival organisers and administrators. Some establish companies with other graduates to create work for the independent theatre sector. Others have established successful careers as playwrights, artistic directors, directors and designers or performers working across a variety of genres including physical theatre or music. www.qut.edu.au/study/courses/bachelor-of-fine-arts/bachelor-of-fine-arts-drama University of Queensland (07) 3365 1111 www.uq.edu.au Drama Single Major Seeing and critiquing professional performance, reading plays from around the world and throughout the past 2000 years, honing your performance skills: these are all part of the Drama major. You will learn how to interpret theatre through time and space, but you will also be challenged to think about what constitutes performance, not only on the stage, but on the page and in everyday life. You will develop an understanding of the theatrical and literary aspects of drama, from ancient Greek classics to Medieval theatre to the most recent Australian and European plays. You do not have to audition but there are practical performance options at advanced level. www.uq.edu.au/study/plan.html?acad_plan=DRAMAX2320 www.stagewhispers.com.au Stage Whispers 29

University of Southern Queensland School of Arts and Communication 1800 269 500 study@usq.edu.au Bachelor of Creative Arts (Theatre) This program provides a uniquely cohesive co-penetration of theatrical theory, dramatic literature and practise of Acting and Theatre-Making. The BCA Theatre Major is 24 courses in theatre-training and professional practice. First Year offers a common set of skills-development, play-building, performance, and history/literature to create a solid foundation of knowledge and analysis that can be applied a wide variety of career choices and pathways in Theatre and Media production.

Critical thinking, problem-solving and ensemble-practice is central to the Acting Major and Theatre-Making Majors that can be auditioned for at the end of First Year. Second Year specifically extends upon professional practice to connect students to a variety of industry networks in order to further develop skills in vocal training, creative play-building, textual analysis, screen and stage acting/performance as well as community projects, administration and project management.

Third Year is dedicated to increasing student engagement with their own independent projects designed to further immerse them into communities and networks of theatrical practice and preparation for the entertainment industry. International exchange opportunities are available, as well as secondments. www.usq.edu.au/study/degrees/bachelor-of-creative-arts Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours) This elegant one-year full time program offers an intense choice of practice and/or theoretical exploration. Students who wish to extend upon their undergraduate training and develop new creative works can participate in 4 x 2 unit courses where they will work alongside a mentor/supervisor to create a significant performance outcome. This is accompanied by a 5,000 – 8,000w exegesis. www.usq.edu.au/study/degrees/bachelor-of-creative-arts-honours/theatre Flinders Drama Centre Flinders University (08) 8201 2578 drama@flinders.edu.au http://flinders.edu.au/drama Acting (BCA) - 4 years The Flinders Drama Centre acting course is unique in Australia because it integrates the skillbased teaching of a drama school with the conceptual and analytical skills of a university. At Flinders there is no artificial separation between the body and mind, emotion and intellect. The degree programs prepare graduates to be creative, articulate and adaptable artists in whatever area they work. Unlike many other acting courses in Australia, the Drama Centre places equal emphasis on screen and theatre acting. And for more than twenty-five years, former Flinders Drama students have made impressive contributions to Australian film, theatre and television. Among graduates are winners of Australian Film Institute Best Actor and Actress awards, the New York Best Newcomer Award, Green Room Awards, South Australian Critics’ Circle Awards, the Jill Blewitt Playwright prize, and an Academy Award nominee. Flinders graduates can be found throughout the performing and media arts in Australia, working successfully as writers, performers, directors, administrators and commentators. http://flinders.edu.au/ehl/drama/undergraduate-courses/acting/acting_home.cfm Drama Honours (BA) The Honours year in the BA is an opportunity to pursue an advanced program of study in Drama and to develop research skills by writing a thesis. The Honours program is available to all students with a major in Drama at Distinction level or better in their third year. An Honours degree is the usual requirement for admission to postgraduate study. It also offers valuable specialisation for students intending to teach Drama http://flinders.edu.au/ehl/drama/undergraduate-courses/drama-honours-ba.cfm Bachelor of Creative Arts (Drama) - 3 years The aim of the course is to prepare students for a professional life by:  equipping students with basic professional skills in the areas of major employment in the entertainment industry: realistic acting techniques, acting for screen, directing for theatre and screen, and music theatre  introducing students to areas of development and increasing importance in the Australian industry: post-modern performance techniques, intercultural performance, and the interface between live performance and multimedia  encouraging all students to work as conceptual artists through courses specialising in techniques of group devising, auto-performance and scriptwriting 30 Stage Whispers Directory of Performing Arts Courses 2018

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developing in students, through a comprehensive history and theory stream, an awareness of the relevance of these discourses to professional practice. www.flinders.edu.au/courses/rules/undergrad/bca/bca-drama.cfm##courseaims

University of South Australia 1300 UNINOW study@unisa.edu.au Bachelor of Media Arts (Drama Major) https://my.unisa.edu.au/public/pcms/program.aspx?pageid=446&sid=1621&y=2013 Adelaide College of the Arts TAFE SA (08) 8463 5000 arts.adl@tafesa.edu.au acarts.edu.au Advanced Diploma of Arts (Acting) (10260NAT) If you are born to perform then take to the stage with the Advanced Diploma of Arts (Acting) (10230NAT) at Adelaide College of the Arts. You’ll learn to take centre stage in mainstream theatre, film and television and follow scores of graduates in creating their own successful and innovative theatre as well as pursuing your interests in teaching, directing, producing and writing theatre.

The rigorous actor-training program incorporates the core disciplines of acting, voice and movement. Through projects in theatre-making, your third year will culminate in a main stage production. You’ll explore the specialised demands of acting on screen, with classes from first year onward culminating in exercises in television multi-camera in second year, and short films and professional showreel shoots in third year.

Audition dates: Wednesday 9 November (early bird), Monday 28 November to Thursday 1 December. From 9am each day.

University of Tasmania Tasmanian College of the Arts 1300 363 864 course.info@utas.edu.au www.utas.edu.au Bachelor of Contemporary Arts (Theatre) - 3 years full time Contemporary theatre is a broad term that includes the making of performance and staging of design practice, and touring productions to unusual site-specific works that defy definition.

The Bachelor of Contemporary Arts (Theatre) explores the key areas of theatre practice: the fundamentals of body and voice, acting, directing, lighting and sound production and design. You will explore the interplay of ideas, histories, physicality and space in performance.

As a student, you have opportunities to participate in festivals like Dark Mofo, Ten Days on the Island, and the Junction Arts Festival, while seeking out independent opportunities with an eclectic range of community and creative based industries.

If theatre is your world, come and join the theatre family at The Annexe; a purpose-built working theatre that students make their own and share with theatre makers of national and international significance. The distinctive program teaches you to identify the sort of theatre you want to make and the skills in performance, production, collaboration and creative communication, to realise productions from end-to-end. www.utas.edu.au/courses/13b www.utas.edu.au/theatre Deakin University 1300 DEGREE (1300 334 733) enquire@deakin.edu.au www.deakin.edu.au Bachelor of Creative Arts (Drama) - 3 years Deakin’s Bachelor of Creative Arts (Drama) offers you systematic exposure to collaborative possibilities between various art forms, the experience of bringing art forms together in major projects and training in creative arts enterprise and management. You will also receive grounding in the academic knowledge necessary to understand the arts and to create new forms of art. The program draws upon the expertise of its staff - who are active practitioners in their fields, and industry - through visiting, special guest and casual academic staff. www.stagewhispers.com.au Stage Whispers 31

The drama program will develop your skills in contemporary drama practices and perspectives. It is a dynamic combination of acting theory and practice, performance styles and processes, theatre history, text studies, community theatre and technical studies. Final year students are able to participate in performing arts (drama) internships.

Deakin drama graduates have a well-deserved reputation for high levels of skill, flexibility and initiative. The course equips you with the skills to establish independent drama production companies and projects. www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/courses/course.php?course=A357&stutype=local La Trobe University 1300 135 045 www.latrobe.edu.au Bachelor of Creative Arts - 3 years This course provides a diverse range of subjects to help students shape and develop creative abilities - allowing them to explore creative practices while also preparing for professional roles in creative writing, performance and media arts. The curriculum combines practical work, critical thinking, research, and theoretical studies. It allows students to focus on specific areas of writing, performance, and media arts, and to combine subjects from these areas. Graduates have gone on to roles in a wide range of exciting careers in the arts, from screen-writing to acting, filmmaking and theatre production. www.latrobe.edu.au/courses/theatre-and-drama Monash University Monash University Academy of Performing Arts (03) 9902 6000 www.monash.edu.au Bachelor of Performing Arts - 3 years What do Academy Award-winning film producer Eva Orner, comedian Charlie Pickering, and playwright David Williamson have in common? They're all performing arts heavyweights who got their start with Monash. Walk in their footsteps with the most comprehensive theatre and performance program offered by any university in Australia.

Monash believes in learning by doing. As part of your degree you'll take part in cooperative productions which stretch your creative limits by combining two or more performing art forms - like musical theatre, dance-drama productions or sound sculpture exhibitions.

Benefit from fantastic facilities - the Performing Arts Centre contains a recital hall, drama theatre, music technology studios, an Early Music Room, an Asian Orchestras Room and a suite of practice studios.

To polish your skills you can take part in the Monash Uni Student Theatre, and various productions with the Monash University Academy of Performing Arts. http://artsonline.monash.edu.au/theatre-performance Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Performing Arts - 4 years Can't get enough of the arts? Then this is the double degree for you. Mix music and theatre, and benefit from some of the best facilities in the world.

The School of Music - Conservatorium is consistently ranked among the best music schools in Australia. The school attracts individuals like Paul Grabowsky, the esteemed Australian pianist, jazz musician, conductor and composer, who has taken up a Vice-Chancellor's Professorial Fellowship in the School of Music from 2012.

You will receive one-on-one instrumental teaching to develop your solo and ensemble performance skills. You'll have a number of opportunities to study overseas. For example, jazz and popular studies students travel to Italy and New York in alternate years to study and perform with world-renowned musicians such as James Morrison, Claire Bowditch, Don Burrows, Vince Jones, George Garzoni and Aaron Goldberg.

The Performing Arts Degree is the largest comprehensive theatre and performance program offered by an Australian university. Be inspired by staff members like Dr Jane Montgomery Griffiths, who has been invited to participate in PlayWriting Australia's 2012 National Script Workshop - a prestigious invitation giving her the chance to disseminate her research at a national level with industry professionals.

With both of these degrees, you will benefit from fantastic facilities - the Performing Arts Centre contains a recital hall, drama theatre, music technology studios, an Early Music Room, an Asian Orchestras Room and a suite of practice studios (with quality pianos). www.monash.edu.au/study/coursefinder/course/3054 Diploma of Arts Certificate in Theatre 32 Stage Whispers Directory of Performing Arts Courses 2018

16th Street Actors Studio (03) 9533 0216 admin@16thstreet.com.au www.16thstreet.com.au Masterclasses, Workshops, Full Time Program, Part Time Program, Technique Classes and Private Coaching 16th Street Actors Studio provides an environment for actors to develop technique, a work ethic and a respect for acting.

The studio is supported by local and international industry professionals and teachers who teach specific acting techniques developed by world renowned master teachers.

16th Street Actors Studio have crafted intensive professional training programs for actors on a Full Time and Part Time basis, as well as offering on-going training through their Technique Classes and Private Coaching.

To sustain a dynamic career, artists must continue to grow and be challenged. As such, professional development programs are provided for experienced actors through Masterclasses and Workshops with international master teachers.

Federation University Arts Academy 1800 FED UNI (1800 333 864) info@federation.edu.au www.federation.edu.au/performingarts Bachelor of Contemporary Performance Practice - 3 years This exciting new program replaces our highly regarded Bachelor of Music Theatre and Bachelor of Acting for Stage and Screen. Explore who you are and how you express yourself as a creative practitioner. Build your skills through practical studio based workshops of experimentation and self-discovery. For performers, each day at our renowned Arts Academy in Ballarat is intensive and rigorous; throughout your journey you will work with leading industry professionals: theatre directors, music theatre performers, screen actors, composers, musical directors, designers and choreographers. Imagine arriving early for class to be immersed in stage and screen acting workshops and voice tutorials, dance and singing classes, performance masterclasses and lectures. Our students are enabled and encouraged to ignite their own unique and individual artistic voice. From Shakespeare to Sondheim, from classic repertoire to newly devised works, the Arts Academy is a hothouse of creativity and an incubator for new ideas. We will equip you to become multi-skilled practitioners through immersive, experiential learning geared towards the specific career paths of music theatre and acting for stage and screen. Training in Contemporary Performance Practice prepares you not only for a career as a performer, but also to become an active citizen of the world. Our graduates go on to work in television and theatre, music theatre, opera, film, cabaret, comedy and multimedia performance. They also go on to do creative things in the most surprising contexts both in Australia and internationally.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of VCE (or equivalent) Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English, or interstate/overseas equivalent. Applicants are selected by audition and interview (the audition process is managed separately to the application process).

The National Theatre Drama School (03) 9534 0223 Fax: (03) 9593 6366 drama@nationaltheatre.org.au http://drama.nationaltheatre.org.au Advanced Diploma of Acting - 3 years full-time The first year of the course focuses primarily on the physical and vocal development of the actor. Voice classes, movement techniques, the actor’s body all form the basis of the initial studies. The concentrated study of text work begins in the second semester of this year.

In this second year the skills and techniques of devising original work are added to the on-going text-based practice along with the basic skills and techniques of screen acting. Rehearsal techniques for live performance are the focus of the first play project which takes place in the final term.

In the third year the focus is on preparation for entering the industry. Advanced screen acting and audition techniques, refinement of live performance skills and the development of performance-creation and presentation techniques are directed towards career development following graduation.

Preparatory Course - 6 months part-time A new part-time short-course provides opportunities to experience the range of disciplines and skills needed for a professional career on stage or screen, before committing to higher-level study.

Working with respected Industry professionals, students undertake classes in movement, voice, improvisation, text study, and stage and screen acting. Class sizes are capped so that students receive the maximum attention and encouragement and are given the best chance to fully explore their training potential. www.stagewhispers.com.au Stage Whispers 33

Subject areas include: improvisation, stage acting, text analysis, movement for actors, voice and singing, industry knowledge, screen acting basics There are two annual intakes (February and June) and places are allocated by audition in December and May each year.

Victorian College of the Arts The University of Melbourne 13 MELB http://vca.unimelb.edu.au Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) is an intensive conservatoire-style program, focused on the rigorous preparation of actors working across all areas of the profession for stage and screen, including animation and gaming. This dynamic, forward-thinking program will nurture a new generation of culturally aware and internationally focused actors for the Asia Pacific region.

A studio-based learning environment encourages you to develop holistically as an actor while small class sizes support intensive project-based learning. You will explore current infrastructural, cultural and methodological practices in the profession, and undertake intensive skills training and practice alongside rehearsing for a variety of performance situations. You will be given the opportunity to engage in national and international engagement projects, building on existing expertise and approaches to industry readiness to become an autonomous, ensemble and company actor. As an Acting student you will develop and maintain strong connections with VCA Theatre, Film and Television, and Production students throughout the course. http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/bachelor-of-fine-arts-acting/overview Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre) The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre) program trains theatre artists to work across all areas of live performance, including physical theatre, writing, directing, and dramaturgy. This rigorous, conservatoire-style program equips students for a 21st -century career in theatre in the Asia-Pacific.

With small class sizes to support intensive project-based learning in theatrical contexts, you will explore current cultural and methodological practices. You will be given the opportunity to engage in national and international engagement projects, building on existing expertise and approaches to industry readiness to become an autonomous, ensemble and company practitioner. Collaborative practice, as an important element of contemporary theatre, is integral to your training. As a Theatre student, you will collaborate throughout the course with VCA students from other disciplines, including Acting, Writing, Directing, Production, and Film and Television.

In your first year, you will undertake core subjects in Body and Voice, Acting and Performance, and Contextual Studies along with Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) students. In second year, you will adapt stage and screen material and become familiar with the processes of development, rehearsal, performance, and evaluation, and will develop new work for presentation at a nationally recognised fringe festival.

In third year, you will travel overseas as part of the program to develop the work further before presenting in a VCA theatre festival alongside VCA graduate students in Writing and Directing for Performance. Along with BFA (Acting) students you will learn how to develop promotional and technical materials for your own work, and in the final semester pitch to a panel of professional producers at a locally-hosted Performing Arts Market. http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/bachelor-of-fine-arts-theatre/overview Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) (Theatre Practice) http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/bachelor-of-fine-arts-honours-theatre-practice Master of Fine Arts (Theatre) http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-of-fine-arts-theatre Doctor of Philosophy (Theatre) http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/doctor-of-philosophy-theatre Act 1 School for Young Actors 0413 877 342 info@act1school.com www.act1school.com Acting Classes for Kids and Teens - 8 week terms Act 1 is the new generation of drama education for kids and teens.

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With locations in Richmond and Point Cook, on offer is accessible, structured, acting classes for kids and teens. The curriculum is based on years of training, hard work and experience of professional actors. Act 1 teaches the relevant skills needed during rehearsal, on set and in the theatre.

A supportive and happy learning environment is provided, where the self-expression of all students is valued and respected, allowing them to build self-esteem and self-confidence. By working with other students as a creative team, problem solving, communication and collaboration skills improve.

And best of all, students learn through the exhilarating experience of creative expression.

Talent Company of Australia (TCA) Stage School Australia (03) 9384 2963 agent@talentcompany.com.au www.talentcompany.com.au Screen Acting Short Courses - 8 to 10 weeks The TCA has recently introduced Screen Acting Short Courses as ongoing programmes of Stage School Australia. The TCA’s new Short Courses are a great way for young people aged from 10-18 to gain intensive, concentrated learning in Screen Acting techniques.

With personalised classes in groups of no more than 14, these weekly sessions provide specific instruction in particular areas of acting.

These classes are great for both Drama and Musical Theatre students to learn more of what it takes to succeed on the large and small screens!

Acting Performance Studio (03) 9078 1454 info@apstudio.com.au www.apstudio.com.au Full Time Program (by audition only) - 1 or 2 years The AP Studio Full Time course is the only 2 year actor training program in Melbourne that focuses on both stage and screen.

They provide outstanding, personalised, classical actor training to transform you and your instrument, which we define as your voice, body, imagination and intellect. Students graduate with a well rounded technique in acting for stage and screen, with insider industry knowledge and contacts. www.actingperformancestudio.com.au/full-time-course Part Time Program (by audition only) - 1 or 2 years The part time course teaches the fundamentals central to our full time program, whilst allowing actors time for other work during the week.

Ideal for those serious about their professional development, the part-time program will challenge you and encourage you to become the actor you want to be. APS provide outstanding, personalised actor training to transform you. www.actingperformancestudio.com.au/part-time-course Drama/Acting Classes (Adults, Kids & Teens – all skill levels) - Ongoing (Term-by-term commitment) Acting classes involve improvisation exercises, script work and acting for screen/camera. The classes are structured to be suited to all skill levels from absolute beginners right through to experienced working actors. All of the classes (children, teens & adults) also work on a short film throughout the year which is developed, written, filmed and of course acted by the students (with the assistance of their tutor). The short films are screened at a cinema later in the year as part of the ‘APS Short Film Festival’.

Classes are available at all three Melbourne studios: Moorabbin, Ringwood & Brunswick.

Music Theatre (Kids & Teens – all skill levels) - Ongoing (Term-by-term commitment) The Musical Theatre classes for kids & teens focus primarily on stage work and incorporate acting, singing and dancing.

The Musical Theatre Classes work towards a full Theatre Production in the second semester, as well as a Music Theatre Soiree/Showcase at the end of the year.

These classes are only available at the Moorabbin Studio.

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WAAPA Edith Cowan University 134 ECU (134 328) Outside Australia: +61 8 6304 0000 enquiries@ecu.edu.au Bachelor of Acting Studying acting at WAAPA is an inspiring and all-consuming experience. The three year, fulltime Bachelor of Arts (Acting) degree is an intensive conservatoire program, and produces graduates who are thoroughly prepared for a career in a wide variety of media, including theatre, television, film and radio, both in Australia and internationally.

WAAPA provides a studio-based learning environment where students are encouraged to develop holistically as an actor.

The course’s philosophy and practice is centred on the development of the self-determined artist possessing a passion for theatre and a desire to contribute meaningfully to the evolution of the art form and to the greater community. www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/courses-and-admissions/our-courses/acting WAAPA also offers the following VET Qualifications: Diploma of Acting WAAPA also offers a one year, full-time Diploma of Acting prepares students with a range of knowledge and skills to enter the performing arts industry as an actor for roles in theatre productions. www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/courses-and-admissions/our-courses/acting Diploma of Screen Performance WAAPA also offers a one year, full-time Diploma of Screen Performance course which focusses on acting for the screen in either film and television productions.

Subjects include a range of performance skills including different acting techniques, improvisation, movement, voice production, auditioning and self-testing. www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/courses-and-admissions/our-courses/acting Aboriginal Performance The Aboriginal Performance program is a one year, full-time intensive course in acting, dance and singing training. It prepares Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students for entry into theatre, film, television and radio work, or to audition for ongoing, high-level training.

On completion of the course graduates will have acquired a knowledge of Indigenous culture in the context of contemporary performance, and will have integrated acting, dance and singing into practical performance skills. The graduate will be responsive to audition requirements, communication skills and processes necessary to gain meaningful employment and function as a professional artist. www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/courses-and-admissions/our-courses/aboriginal-performance Bachelor of Performing Arts The Bachelor of Performing Arts provides students with a broad, coherent knowledge of the performing arts alongside specialist skills units that explore technical knowledge in more depth. This three year, full-time course is underpinned by core units in creative research and project management skills that are necessary to gain professional employment as a contemporary arts practitioner and to create new employment opportunities.

The course combines theoretical and technical knowledge of performance and seeks to unlock limitations through practical enquiry. It examines the ever-evolving nature of contemporary practice and new approaches to presentation and production. Students will develop critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. Self-directed projects develop confidence in working independently and highly collaborative group work develops the ability to work as part of a cohesive team.

Students choose from the following majors: Performance Making www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/courses-and-admissions/our-courses/performing-arts/performance-making Practice Transition www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/coursesa-and-admissions/our-courses/performing-arts/practice-transition Production and Design www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/courses-and-admissions/our-courses/performing-arts/production-and-design-bpa

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Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School +64 4 381 9251 apply@toiwhakaari.ac.nz www.toiwhakaari.ac.nz Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting) - 3 years full-time The Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting) is a three year intensive degree programme that is designed to train a Responsive Actor. This is an actor who has the courage, skill and flexibility to meet any opportunity as they build a career in the arts.

As an actor in training at Toi Whakaari you will work across screen and live performance in class, studio and realised productions. You will work solo, in ensemble and in collaboration with other training artists in Design, Costume, Management and Set & Props Construction.

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Arts Management

TAFE Queensland Gold Coast’s Mother Courage And Her Children.

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Australian Institute of Music (02) 9219 5444 enquiries@aim.edu.au www.aim.edu.au Bachelor of Entertainment Management - 2 years This course combines excellent business management education with a creative focus. Course content meets the demands of today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving entertainment industry, examining both the artistic and the commercial sides of the business, as well as exploring the dynamic between the two.

The degree has a strong focus on the commercial music industry, but also considers the not-for-profit sector. www.aim.edu.au/courses/entertainment-management/bachelor-of-entertainment#sthash.7sckbH41.dpuf Bachelor of Music This degree combines music business AND musical instrument studies.

The Entertainment Management teaching staff of AIM are active and successful music industry and entertainment management specialists, with extensive national and international experience. They are highly respected individuals who are passionate about developing talented industry professionals. www.aim.edu.au/courses/entertainment-management#sthash.UJjLc0F3.dpuf University of Technology Sydney School of Business Certificate in Executive Management (Short Course) www.business.uts.edu.au/acem/pdfs/ecem_sydney_brochure_for_web_march12.pdf National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) (02) 9697 7600 info@nida.edu.au www.nida.edu.au Master of Fine Arts (Cultural Leadership) - 30 months part time NIDA’s MFA (Cultural Leadership) is unique in several ways. Designed specifically for mid-career producers, directors and managers working full-time in the cultural sectors, the course is taught by senior cultural leaders working at a high level in the arts industry. Their knowledge and expertise is current and future-focused and they are supported by senior fulltime NIDA staff who integrates contemporary academic training with ongoing creative and professional practice.

The program operates part-time over two and a half years through supported online modules and four five-day campus intensives each year in the new state-of the-art Graduate School at NIDA’s Sydney campus. The course content is tailored to the work aspirations, interests and requirements of each cohort and fosters a dynamic community of practice through peer-to-peer learning and mutual support. As the inaugural cohort has demonstrated, this approach is highly successful and has already created a self-sustaining ongoing learning environment ideal for busy people juggling work and study commitments. www.nida.edu.au/cultural-leadership TAFE Queensland Gold Coast (07) 5581 8300 gold.coast@tafe.qld.edu.au www.tafeqld.edu.au Diploma of Music Industry (Music Business) (CUA50815) Set yourself apart in the music industry with this advanced qualification. Complete further learning and gain the skills required to work as a composer or assistant sound engineer. https://tafeqld.edu.au/courses/18494/diploma-of-music-industry Queensland University of Technology Creative Industries Faculty (07) 3138 2000 askqut@qut.edu.au www.qut.edu.au Bachelor of Creative Industries - 3 years full-time This unique course provides diverse knowledge, creativity and practical skills across a range of industries and practice to prepare you for a career as a creative professional. Core units provide well-developed communication, project www.stagewhispers.com.au Stage Whispers 39

management and digital media skills, an up-to-date insight into the creative economy, and an appreciation of creative collaboration. Your Work Integrated Learning (WIL) units in your final year will prepare you for your creative career as an entrepreneur, consultant, project manager or creative professional, or give you the hunger for higher degree research. In addition to your creative industries major (13 to choose from) you select a second major to develop a significant depth of knowledge and skill in two discipline areas, including options in business or design. Alternatively, you might prefer to develop a breadth of knowledge across three discipline areas by adding two minors to your chosen creative industries major. Your combination of study options makes your course unique. www.qut.edu.au/study/courses/bachelor-of-creative-industries Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Creative Industries - 4 years full-time This double degree provides additional Business studies to your Bachelor of Creative Industries, giving you even more flexibility in your career options. Graduates have gone on to work in a diverse range of interesting careers, taking on positions such as:  entertainment industries producer  events manager  entertainment marketing professional www.qut.edu.au/study/courses/bachelor-of-businessbachelor-of-creative-industries University of South Australia Business School (08) 8302 0935 kellie.willason@unisa.edu.au Graduate Diploma and Masters in Cultural Management.

In the Graduate Diploma, students will cover arts law, marketing, finance, strategic management, people management, grant writing, managing boards, leadership in the arts, introduction to cultural policy, business planning and other contemporary management issues.

The Masters program builds on the Graduate Diploma and can be completed by undertaking additional course work.

UniSA graduates work in many and varied positions both in Australia and internationally. Management positions in museums, galleries, symphony orchestras, ballet companies, opera companies, theatre companies and arts centres and festivals are just some of the exciting opportunities open to graduates. http://programs.unisa.edu.au/public/pcms/program.aspx?pageid=98&sid=608 Music SA (08) 8218 8444 daniel@musicsa.com.au Certificate III In Music Business http://musicsa.com.au/articles/coursesart/2012/bandmanagement.aspx Victoria University (03) 9919 6100 Bachelor of Business (Music) This course will help you gain a comprehensive understanding of the business of music. You will learn to plan and promote music events, arrange and negotiate deals, and gain a full understanding of the nature of music copyrights.

With strong connections with current industry participants, the Bachelor of Business Music Industry specialisation is widely recognised for producing graduates with business acumen and entrepreneurial flair.

The Bachelor of Business gives you options to tailor your learning to your specific needs. All students study a common first year which is complemented in second and third years by specialisations in either two business disciplines, or a single specialisation and an area of study. www.vu.edu.au/courses/bachelor-of-business-music-industry-bbus-bspmui Australian Institute of Music enquiries@aim.edu.au www.aim.edu.au Bachelor of Entertainment Management - 2 years This course combines excellent business management education with a creative focus. Course content meets the demands of today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving entertainment industry, examining both the artistic and the commercial 40 Stage Whispers Directory of Performing Arts Courses 2018

sides of the business, as well as exploring the dynamic between the two. The degree has a strong focus on the commercial music industry, but also considers the not-for-profit sector. www.aim.edu.au/courses/entertainment-management/bachelor-of-entertainment#sthash.7sckbH41.dpuf WAAPA Edith Cowan University 134 ECU (134 328) Outside Australia: (61 8) 6304 0000 enquiries@ecu.edu.au Bachelor of Arts Management The three year, full-time Bachelor of Arts (Arts Management) degree has strong links with industry and students undertake internships at organisations of their choice as a part of their coursework. Students regularly receive invitations for local work experience from companies such as WA Ballet, Perth Festival, Art Gallery of WA, Perth International Jazz Festival, Perth Comedy Festival and Fringe World, to name a few. The value for students is in building their networks and resumes during the course.

In their final year, students undertake a 10-week internship in an arts organisation of their choice, either local, national or international. Examples include Opera Australia, Sydney Festival, Sydney Theatre Company, Austin Film Festival (Texas), San Francisco Ballet, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay (Singapore) and Lincoln Center (New York).

WAAPA Arts Management graduates hold senior management and marketing positions at prestigious arts and entertainment organisations and businesses throughout the world including Opera Australia, Bangarra Dance Theatre (Sydney), Belvoir St Theatre (Sydney), Bell Shakespeare (Sydney), Dubai Opera, Mullinars Casting and Sydney Opera House. www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/courses-and-admissions/our-courses/arts-management Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School +64 4 381 9251 apply@toiwhakaari.ac.nz www.toiwhakaari.ac.nz Bachelor of Performing Arts (Management) - 3 years Toi’s Bachelor of Performing Arts (Management) programme covers management practice in production areas of events, live performance and screen. It is about active integrated management. Performing arts managers are the leaders of teams and the initiators of process.

The three year programme was instituted in 2004 and was the first of its kind in New Zealand. Our graduates are innovators and leaders of performance practice in New Zealand and internationally. They are collaborative practitioners with developed interpersonal skills who can adapt to a variety of contexts and transfer their practice across sectors of the performing arts and creative industries.

The learning in the programme covers management contexts including stage and production management, producing, marketing, fundraising and sponsorship, events and technical management.

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Circus National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) (03) 9214 6975 info@nica.com.au www.nica.com.au

Ariel’s Dream (2009). NICA

Bachelor of Circus Arts (BA-CIRCA1) - 3 years full-time The Bachelor of Circus Arts aims to push the boundaries of circus as an art form to create work which is innovative and inspiring. The elite level three-year degree strives to produce employable, skilled and creative artists who will be respected nationally and internationally in the global circus and physical theatre industry.

NICA students perform in a range of public performances directed by leading international circus directors.

Subject areas:  Circus foundation skills including tumbling, handstands, flexibility, manipulation, aerial and partner work  Group acts incorporating adagio, aerial, juggling, hoop-diving and teeterboard  Circus specialties such as: trapeze, tissu, rope, handstands, tightwire, contortion, Chinese pole, rolla bolla, juggling, hula hoops, and clowning  Fitness, strength and conditioning for circus artists  Performance skills incorporating improvisation, acting, vocal techniques and approaches to devising innovative performances  Movement skills encompassing ballet, contemporary dance, improvisation, contact and composition  Circus history and cultural studies  Circus business and career management  Technical aspects of circus production, equipment and safety in the circus environment  Anatomy, physiology, nutrition and sports psychology for circus artists.

Prerequisites: The successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent is the minimum required educational qualification.

Entry into NICA is by audition, interview and successful completion of a medical assessment. Applicants must apply to audition. Applicants should have a background in areas such as performing arts, physical theatre, youth circus, diving, dance, martial arts, acrobatic sports or gymnastics.

Certificate IV in Circus Arts (10111NAT) - 1 year full-time The Certificate IV in Circus Arts provides training in preliminary level circus skills and knowledge. This course is suitable for aspiring circus artists seeking a qualification or a pathway for further learning. The Certificate IV can be used as preparation for the Bachelor of Circus Arts. It is also suitable for those currently teaching in social or community circuses, who wish upgrade their skills.

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Subject areas:  Circus foundation skills including tumbling, handstands, flexibility, manipulation, aerial and partner work  Group acts incorporating adagio, aerial, juggling, hoop-diving and teeterboard  Circus specialties such as: trapeze, tissu, rope, handstands, tightwire, contortion, Chinese pole, rolla bolla, juggling, hula hoops, and clowning  Fitness, strength and conditioning for circus artists  Performance skills and movement skills for circus artists  Anatomy, physiology, nutrition and sports psychology for circus artists  Safety in the circus environment  Circus history, traditions and practice.

Prerequisites: Applicants are expected to have:  A demonstrated capacity in learning, reading, writing, oracy and numeracy competencies to Level 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). See www.deewr.gov.au  Completed Year 12 or equivalent  English level IELTS 5.5 - 6 (for international students only)  A background in areas such as performing arts, physical theatre, youth circus, dance, martial arts, acrobatic sports or gymnastics  A proven ability to undertake circus arts study at AQF Certificate IV level through undertaking an audition to demonstrate technical and artistic skills in the following areas [to NICA Circus Arts Education and Training Benchmark Introductory Elementary Level E]: fitness and conditioning; flexibility; handstands; tumbling; strength; manipulation; demonstration of body alignment; and performance skills.

Participants must be physically able to undertake the qualification. Provision of medical evidence of suitability for circus training may be required.

Certificate III in Circus Arts (10110NAT) - 2 years part time The Certificate III in Circus Arts offers young people the opportunity to gain a nationally-recognised qualification in Circus Arts. The course provides basic training in contemporary circus arts for students who wish to pursue a career as a circus performer. The Certificate III can be used for preparation for the Certificate IV in Circus Arts and as an entry level qualification in circus arts.

NICA’s Certificate III course is nationally recognised. Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059 Subject areas:  Circus basics including tumbling, handstands, flexibility, manipulation, aerial and partner work  Fitness, strength and conditioning for circus performers  Performance and movement skills for circus performers.

Prerequisites: Applicants are expected to have:  A demonstrated capacity in learning, reading, writing, oracy and numeracy competencies to Level 2 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). See www.deewr.gov.au  Completed Year 10 or equivalent  A background in areas such as performing arts, physical theatre, youth circus, dance, martial arts, acrobatic sports or gymnastics.

Applicants must undertake an audition that includes the demonstration of basic technical and/or artistic skills in some of the following areas: flexibility; handstands; tumbling; strength; manipulation; demonstration of body alignment; performance skills. Participants must be physically able to undertake the qualification. Provision of medical evidence of suitability for circus training may be required. To be considered for the Certificate III in Circus Arts, students must plan to combine NICA training with Year 11 or 12 studies at the Centre for Adult Education (CAE).

Circus WA 0435 374 492 info@circuswa.com www.circuswa.com Term and School Holiday Classes A fun and social circus experience for all students and participants, allowing those who wish to pursue a career in circus the chance to do so, but enabling those who desire to enjoy circus as a hobby the opportunity to learn skills in a safe and non threatening environment. Classes for all ages and all abilities from 2+ years to professional performers – and the basis of all classes is about the spirit of community, skill exploration, development and having fun! Circus WA believes in allowing students to flourish at their own pace in a non competitive and nurturing environment.

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Creation of NIDA’s “The Fountain” installation at Sydney Vivid Festival.

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A Walk Around WAAPA

Stage Whispers took a peek at what happened on a typical afternoon at WAAPA’s Mt Lawley Campus.

Clockwise from top right:  Dance students rehearsing for their upcoming season.  Lighting students inspecting their equipment.  Anton Maz, Marketing dude, in front of WAAPA/Edith Cowan University’s Spiegeltent, The Edith.  A Props and Scenery student touching up one of the set pieces in the workshop.  Props and Scenery students building the set for the 3rd Year Acting production of A Streetcar Named Desire.  David Spicer with Australia’s favourite Soprano and WAAPA’s Head of Classical Voice, Emma Matthews.  A performing arts mural.  Aboriginal Performance students checking out Stage Whispers magazine.

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National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) (02) 9697 7600 info@nida.edu.au www.nida.edu.au Bachelor of Fine Arts (Costume) - 3 years NIDA’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (Costume) is an immersive, practice-based course offering education in costume construction, research and management.

Students are introduced to the techniques required to produce creative works integral to the role of a costume professional, including costume construction, tailoring, pattern-making, period cutting, draping, costume management, art finishing, millinery and leatherwork.

New and non-traditional materials, techniques and technologies are explored, and students gain experience in how to manage time and budgets in a workroom situation.

They learn to apply their skills in increasingly complex situations through practical workshops, exhibitions, installations and research projects. Students also play key roles in NIDA’s full-scale productions in collaboration with designers and performers as costume assistants, dressers, costume makers, art finishers and ultimately, costume supervisors.

Research is an ongoing aspect of the course which, in the third year, culminates in a presentation of their personal research area of interest.

While the course focuses primarily on costume in the context of theatre, classes, projects and industry placements offer learning opportunities across the arts and entertainment industries, including film and television. All students spend blocks of time in industry placements with a professional company or individual, gaining hands-on experience. This provides them with the opportunity to make contacts and create networks in the costume and performing arts industry. www.nida.edu.au/costume Bachelor of Fine Arts (Design for Performance) - 3 years NIDA’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (Design for Performance) is an immersive, practice based course that equips students with the knowledge and skills to respond to design briefs as set, costume and lighting designers.

The course develops students in a comprehensive range of skills and knowledge through research and practical exercises in model-making, rendering, digital visualisation and fabrication, manual and computer-aided drafting and life drawing, as well as screen design, storyboarding, pre-visualisation and art direction for film and television.

Students also investigate the social, historical and cultural contexts informing contemporary art, architecture and design, the history of costume and clothing, colour and lighting theory.

They learn in a collaborative environment through workshops, conceptual and realised projects such as major designs for productions, exhibitions and installations.

In their first year, students also develop their practical skills as crew on NIDA’s major play productions.

By their second year, students are developing their screen design and art direction skills through collaborations with directors on projects in theatre and opera design, and work as the art department for a short film project. In their final year, students work as a team to design, manage and curate the EXPONIDA exhibition, design a music video for triple j, produce, direct and design a short film and collaborate with MFA (Directing) students to design the Directors’ and Designers’ Productions. Each student also undertakes an industry placement with a stage and/or screen production organisation, throughout which they develop their skills under mentorship by industry professionals. www.nida.edu.au/design Bachelor of Fine Arts (Properties and Objects) - 3 years NIDA’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (Properties and Objects) is an immersive, practice based course focused on instructing and developing applied artists/makers.

In the early stages of this course, students are introduced by industry experts to prop making and object-making techniques such as drawing, metalwork, woodwork, leatherwork, sculpture, mould-making and casting, pattern-making, scenic art, technical drawing, set-dressing, graphics software and model-making. The course has its own dedicated studio spaces and workshop, as well as computer and digital fabrication labs, featuring state-of-the-art technology.

As students progress through the course, they explore material culture, props in contexts and the production of artisanal objects, as well as costume jewellery, architectural models, electronics, joinery, film studies, puppetry, computer-aided design and 3D modelling for digital fabrication, all while utilising a range of materials, tools and equipment.

Students learn to manage resources and logistics through processes of realisation in studios, workshops and productions.

The course also includes an industry placement, which provides hands-on experience and the chance to create contacts and initiate networks within the performing arts industry nationally and internationally. www.nida.edu.au/properties Bachelor of Fine Arts (Staging) - 3 years NIDA’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (Staging) is an immersive, practice-based course that teaches students how to create the environments in which performances take place.

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The course equips students with an understanding of all aspects of staging, including current staging practice, stage engineering, stage rigging and automation, and risk and project management, as well as a broader theoretical and contextual knowledge of theatre, arts and culture.

During their first year, students study timber and metal fabrication, rigging, mechanics, drafting, computer-aided design and stage machinery, among other related areas.

In their second year, students design and realise solutions to specified staging challenges, and explore the world of automation and control.

In their third year, students act as construction managers or technical managers for NIDA’s full-scale productions, working alongside fellow students to bring staging concepts to life. Industry placements with a leading production company give students hands-on experience, a broader understanding of the live performance industry, and a chance to create contacts and networks for further professional development. www.nida.edu.au/staging Master of Fine Arts (Design for Performance) - 15 months full time NIDA’s MFA (Design for Performance) offers creative professionals opportunities to explore new technologies, practices and ideas in design for the performing arts including theatre, opera, dance, film and television and live events.

The course is open to design professionals wishing to specialise and gain a higher qualification. It provides a hothouse environment where designers for set, costume and lighting can collaborate with directors, writers, performers and other creative professionals, inspiring long-lasting creative unions and networks.

The course places strong emphasis on the collaborative role of the designer in the creative process, while encouraging each student to foster their own artistic identity and practice. Students will develop the ability to make meaningful and well informed design choices as part of a creative team as well as gaining the practical skills to plan, develop and realise an integrated theatrical design solution.

Centred around three major projects, this course will see students collaborate in teams to design sets, costumes and lighting for NIDA’s bi-annual production programs and undertake a research project, where students will undertake practice-led research as it applies to the exploration and investigation of the performing arts.

Applicants should note that the course may involve some interstate travel and will include an international field trip. The airfare and a capped contribution to expenses will be provided by NIDA for field trips. www.nida.edu.au/design-for-performance Victorian College of the Arts The University of Melbourne 13 MELB http://vca.unimelb.edu.au Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) Students major in one of three areas: Performance Technology, Stage Management or Design Realisation, whilst still being exposed to all aspects of performance production - set, costume, lighting, multimedia and sound technology and design, workshop and costume construction, and stage and production management. Intensive delivery of skills and practice takes place through studio based training and direct application of these skills to rehearsals and productions. The course provides students with the opportunity to participate in productions staged within the VCA - in the School of Performing Arts (collaborations with Dance and Theatre) and Music Theatre projects; and beyond the VCA through projects and secondments with professional companies.

Graduates of this course have a tradition of high employment success. Graduates demonstrate capacities for artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation. They work at various levels, both as an individual and as a team member, in a wide variety of visual/performing arts environments including: work on large-scale events; major festivals; theatre, dance and music theatre productions. http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/bachelor-of-fine-arts-production/overview Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) (Production) http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/bachelor-of-fine-arts-honours-production/overview Master of Design for Performance http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-of-design-for-performance/overview Masters of Fine Arts (Production) http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-of-fine-arts-production/overview Doctor of Philosophy (Production) http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/doctor-of-philosophy-production www.stagewhispers.com.au Stage Whispers 47

WAAPA Edith Cowan University PH: 134 ECU (134 328) enquiries@ecu.edu.au WAAPA provides Production and Design students with the greatest diversity of ‘on-the-job’ theatrical experiences. Students have access to simulated industry training in the design, construction and management of the Academy’s annual repertoire of 35-plus productions, utilising WAAPA’s diverse performance venues, as well as numerous external performance spaces.

WAAPA’s professionally staffed and equipped workshop and wardrobe facilities, along with state-of-the-art lighting and sound studios, give students immediate ‘hands-on’ access to all production development, construction and staging processes associated with the most up-to-date industry expectations and practice.

Incorporating an exciting mix of national and international professional directors, teachers and supervisors, WAAPA’s year -long season of theatre, music theatre, opera and dance performances plus jazz, classical and contemporary music concerts gives WAAPA Production and Design graduates the winning edge in preparation for a seamless transition into a wide range of careers within the creative and technical industries both nationally and abroad.

WAAPA offers a two year, full-time course with a three semester articulation to a degree, in each of the following disciplines: Costume www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/courses-and-admissions/our-courses/production-and-design/costume Design www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/courses-and-admissions/our-courses/production-and-design/design Lighting www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/courses-and-admissions/our-courses/production-and-design/lighting Props & Scenery www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/courses-and-admissions/our-courses/production-and-design/props-and-scenery Sound www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/courses-and-admissions/our-courses/production-and-design/sound Stage Management www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/courses-and-admissions/our-courses/production-and-design/stage-management Adelaide College of the Arts TAFE SA (08) 8463 5000 arts.adl@tafesa.edu.au acarts.edu.au Adelaide College of the Arts courses in stage management, audio/sound, lighting, staging and vision, set props and scenic art give you a great foundation for a professional career in the entertainment, arts, events and related industries. You will collaborate with performing artists on several acting and dance shows each year, and technicians also work on live music performances.

Certificate III in Live Production and Services (CUA30413) Backstage careers start with this course which is available in three streams: lighting, sound, staging and vision, set building, props making and scenic art, stage management.

Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services (CUA40413) This course prepares you for a career in the entertainment, performing arts, concert, film production, festivals and events industries. You can choose one of the following study streams: construction (props, set, scenic art), design (props, set, scenic art, costume, and design), stage management (audio/sound, lighting, staging, props, stage management) and technical (audio/sound, lighting, and staging).

Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services (CUA50413) This qualification will prepare you for employment in leadership roles in the entertainment, performing arts, concert, film production, festivals and events industries.

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Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School +64 4 381 9251 apply@toiwhakaari.ac.nz www.toiwhakaari.ac.nz Diploma in Costume Construction for Theatre, Film and Allied Industries - 2 years The Diploma in Costume Construction is the only tertiary course in New Zealand that specialises in costume construction for stage and screen.

The course is taught by some of today’s best industry professionals and aims to provide students with skills in all forms of costume construction and production, leading to employment in film, theatre and allied industries.

The Diploma is a full-time, two year, intensive vocational and highly practical course covering all aspects of costume work. The second year involves students undertaking industry secondments with professional performing arts organisations in their particular area of interest. This includes areas like film, commercials and theatre.

Bachelor of Design (Stage and Screen) - 3 years The Bachelor of Design is an undergraduate degree programme. It has a focus on creating designers who are independent thinkers and innovative practitioners, equipped to work in New Zealand and internationally. Strong links with industry practitioners keep our projects realistic. Class sizes are small to create a rich learning experience.

As a design student, you will learn through practical projects; testing and analysing. You will spend your days in the design studio and on productions for film and live performance.

Diploma in Scenic Construction and Properties - 2 years Set & Props is a new two year practical course leading to The New Zealand Diploma in Scenic Construction & Properties. The course sits alongside Toi Whakaari’s other specialist programmes, enabling students to experience the interdisciplinary collaboration required to be a successful maker in the industry.

Toi’s close links to industry professionals ensures that the skills taught are relevant and current and that students get a chance to see how professionals approach their work.

Graduates will leave with a wide range of construction and finishing skills. They’ll be able to organise and manage a construction process, have strong team working skills and meet deadlines. They’ll be ready to work as independent contractors, flexible in their approach and motivated to achieve to a high standard.

Set design at WAAPA.

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VCA Designs On A Career

The Crucible, presented by VCA Acting Company 2018 and VCA Production students.

Photo: Drew Echberg.

Associate Professor Richard Roberts says it’s the perfect time study Design and Production at the University of Melbourne (VCA).

As of 2019, the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) will replace its current Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) with a new course - and new focus - the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Design and Production).

“The new course structure is an attempt to acknowledge the changing landscape in production. The old boundaries between the technicians, designers, performers and directors are dissolving,” says Associate Professor Roberts.

In practical terms, this will involve consolidating three majors (Design Realisation, Performance Technology and Stage Management) into two majors (Design and Technical), with greater opportunity to specialise within these majors.

In the Technical major students can focus on Stage Management or technical skills and management in the areas of lighting, sound, costume and set/props. In the Design major students specialise in design for these same areas of lighting, sound, costume and set/ props. Student focusing on costume or set/properties in either major will also have the opportunities to collaborate with their peers in VCA Film and Television.

Students will also be able to cater their course more closely to their areas of interest - whether that’s working in film, set design, lighting production, or the many other areas of specialisation.

The Bachelor will offer hands-on experience, with involvement in VCA productions, industry internships, and tutelage by skilled professionals.

Roberts explains that this is driven by changing technology, work practices and the ever-shifting question of what constitutes a “performance” - as well as a greater emphasis on collaboration across all areas of stage and screen design and production.

“It’s certainly true to say that without a team, there is no production,” Roberts says.

The new VCA Production team comprises industry professionals whose work has been presented in theatres and on screens around the country and internationally. According to Head of VCA Production Leon Salom, the new staff members are “among the very best practitioners, with close and current connections to the performing arts and film and television industries.” The newest member of the team is Matthew Scott, whose lighting designs can be seen in Melbourne Theatre Company’s

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production of An Ideal Husband and later this year in Belvoir St Theatre’s Dance of Death.

Salom says the new direction came in response to feedback from industry, as well as current and former students.

“The VCA will be able to train future managers, technicians and designers who will have a deep understanding of the field they are entering along with a comprehensive skillset in current and emerging industry practices.

“Bringing together Lighting, Sound, Set and Costume Designers in the same Design Studio classes is a unique aspect of this course. It reflects the emerging practice of ‘scenography’ where all design elements are considered as equal contributors to a piece of theatre. They all play a central role in storytelling and therefore should be given equal importance and be developed alongside each other during the design process.

“We will also be delivering more advanced training in management techniques for the students in the Technical major. Our graduates who focus on Stage Management, technology and construction enjoy some of the highest rates of employment on graduation in the faculty. These more advanced management skills are expected to enable graduates to move into leadership positions more rapidly.

“It is also exciting to include a stronger pathway to the film and television industry particularly in the areas of costume, props and design.”

After completing the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Design and Production), students are eligible to be involved in the VCA’s Graduate programs, where they can focus on set, costume and lighting design in the Master of Design for Performance; or on production design or art direction for film and television in the Master of Production Design for Screen.

Production at the VCA has high rates of graduate industry employment, helped through an industry internship program undertaken by all third year students. In addition to this the connections that students make with lecturers, guest speakers, industry mentors and peers can last a lifetime.

Find out more at VCA’s Open Day on Sunday August 19. http://vca.unimelb.edu.au

Dance

Saturday Night Fever.

Brent Street (02) 8323 6666 reception@brentstreet.com.au www.brentstreet.com.au Brent Street is Australia’s leading training ground for those seeking a career in the performing arts industry. They have also been approved as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO ID: 91488) to deliver nationally recognised qualifications.

They provide the ultimate training programs through their Full-time Courses and the Brent Street Academy. Their alumni can be found on stage in Australia, multiple international tours and productions, West End and Broadway.

Prerequisites: Students enrolling into a Brent Street course are required to:  be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen  audition to secure a position in the course. Refer to specific course ‘Audition Requirements’  have competencies equivalent to completion of compulsory schooling in Australia (Year 10) or at the Managing and Creative Director’s discretion  be able to read, write and communicate in English to at least an Academic Year 10 standard  commit to undertaking both the theory and practical session of the program  disclose any existing medical issues or pre-existing injuries that may impact your suitability for the course  supply their Unique Student Identifier (USI) number. Note: Brent Street will discuss this with students prior to enrolling.

Certificate IV in Dance (CUA40113) - Brent Street on the Gold Coast Prerequisites: Have a moderate level of physical fitness. Have training or experience in either dance, singing or acting.

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From A Coffee Table To Broadway

Joel Houwen in performance.

Brent Street graduate Joel Houwen is dancing with Opera Australia and just won a scholarship to study in New York. He reflects on his journey.

When were you first bitten by the performing arts bug?

When I was little I used to get up and dance on our coffee table in front of the TV. I’d always wanted to be an actor as a kid, and participated in classes with a local theatre group, and then the same year watched my sister’s first dance concert and asked my (parents for lessons). I began (at nine) with Jazz, however over the years picked up Ballet, Tap, Acro, Hip Hop, Contemporary and Lyrical which I did every week right up until moving to Sydney from Western Australia to attend Brent Street.

Why did you choose to train at Brent Street?

I did a lot of research on the staff and the past students, watched videos online from some of their performances, and read the course outline information at the age of 14. I knew that it was exactly where I

wanted to go and worked on reaching it over the next three years.

Tell us about your journey from the Diploma of Performing Arts to the Diploma of Musical Theatre?

The PA course was a year of hard work and a lot of fun! Being able to study and train in what you love alongside great friends who all want the same thing is awesome. However, looking back on it I didn’t necessarily know what my purpose in the industry was, which is why I’m forever grateful to have been pushed into the direction of Musical Theatre. Doing a second year focusing on exactly what I wanted to do was amazing. I was surrounded by people who each had different strengths and weaknesses and pushed me to work on mine.

How have your teachers at Brent Street encouraged you as a performer?

They push you to work hard and encourage you to be the best

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performer you can be. But what I truly love is that they care about you; they won’t tell you something is right or good if they know you can do better and they won’t let you give any less than 100%.

Brent Street has opened many doors for you in the professional performing arts industry, can you tell us a bit about this?

I was accepted into the Brent Street’s agency Focus Talent Management through which I’ve danced at corporate events, featured in a music video, starred in a TIC TAC TV commercial, and I am currently in the rehearsal process for Opera Australia’s production of The Nose.

Working for such a great company, dancing weird, wacky and wonderful choreography with my now great friends has been so amazing. I consider myself very lucky to have scored this job straight out of full time.

What advice would you give to someone who is looking to pursue a career in the performing arts and how

do you think Brent Street can help them?

Believe in yourself! And I mean really believe in yourself, don’t be afraid to dream big. Love criticism, take it all in, listen to it, take all the “No’s” and the rejection and love it. Turn it into the fuel that keeps you going, use it as motivation to be better. DO YOUR RESEARCH! Know what’s happening in the industry now, but more importantly, know about who came before you, and before them etc.

Congratulations on winning the Brent Street X Broadway Dance Centre NYC Scholarship (Australia’s exclusive partnership with BDC). What does the scholarship entail?

I was lucky enough to win the Broadway Dance Centre Scholarship,

the biggest performing arts scholarship in the Southern Hemisphere. My brain goes crazy when I talk about it; I still can’t believe it’s happening, but I will be flying to, and living in New York for four

had incredible long-lasting careers, while others are still working now, heavily contributes to that. As well as the amazing past students that are out in the world doing incredible things.

months this July to attend Broadway Dance Centre, with all costs covered. It really is the experience of a lifetime.

Brent Street has been a part of your growth as a performer. What, according to you, gives it the great reputation it has?

The fact that you’re learning from all these amazing teachers and choreographers, some whom have

What advice would you give to someone who is auditioning for Brent Street 2019?

Go for it. You’ll be nervous but that’s great; let those nerves ignite your love for it while you perform.

Show the teachers how much you love what you’re doing and give it your absolute all.

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Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) Focusing on Performing Arts (CUA50113) Prerequisites: Have a high level of physical fitness. Have training or experience in jazz, ballet or contemporary.

Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) Focusing on Classical Contemporary (CUA50113) Prerequisites: Have a high level of physical fitness. Have training or experience in classical, ballet or contemporary.

National College of Dance (RTO 91281) (02) 4952 9294 admin@nationalcollegeofdance.com www.nationalcollegeofdance.com NCD delivers a ground breaking, unique program. Focusing on elite technical training and choreography in the classical and contemporary genres. They develop highly versatile dancers, nurturing their strengths, creativity and individuality.

Their proven methods prepare students for the world of auditions and professional dance. In 2017, 100% of their 18 graduating students were offered placements either nationally or internationally.

Prerequisites: Intermediate Foundation or equivalent in RAD Examination.

Certificate III in Dance - 12 months.

Certificate IV in Dance - 12 months.

Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) - 12 months.

Urban Dance Centre (02) 9571 7099 info@urbandance.com.au www.urbandance.com.au Certificate IV in Performing Arts (69818) Duration: 1 year full time and follows the school calendar terms. The intensive training follows the normal school week from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday - Friday. Some weekends are required throughout the year to prepare for performances, workshops or other events. http://youtu.be/fngFRUpIfJ4 Subject Areas: Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, JFH, Tap, Acrobatics, Break dance, Kicks Turns Jumps, Pilates, Performance, Acting, Singing, Nutrition, Presentation, Mock Auditions CV/Resume/Audition Preparation, Head Shots and In-house Agency Auditions.

UDC training focuses on individual performance and technique, audition preparation and professional live and film performances. Most importantly students have access to cutting edge Australian Industry professionals to international guests and the best Australian Dance Agents. http://urbandance.com.au/udc/courses/certificate-iv Village Performing Arts Centre 1300 788 440 info@villagepa.com www.villagepa.com Certificate IV in Performing Arts (Dance) (CUA40111) - 1 year The Village Full Time Program is a one-year intensive performing arts training course unique to the Village, covering all genres of Performing Arts.

Course includes classes in, but not limited to: Jazz, Singing (Vocal Repertoire), Tap, Classical Ballet, Acting (TV/Film/Stage), Hip Hop/JFH, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acrobatics, Latin/Ballroom, Aerial (Silks, Trapeze). VPAC are currently Offering the Certificate IV in Performing Arts (Dance). Qualifications are delivered in partnership with the Australian Teachers of Dancing. (RTO# 31624) All classes are taught by the country’s best choreographers, directors, performers and teachers as well as specialty classes such as modelling, health and nutrition, audition technique and industry lectures.

Village Performing Arts Centre boasts Australia’s Leading entertainment industry professionals as its teachers.

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Australian Performing Arts Network (02) 9209 3067 enquiries@apanacademy.com.au www.apanacademy.com.au APAN academy delivers state of the art, industry current performing arts skills and knowledge. APAN Academy delivers a multi-disciplinary training to produce triple threat performers who are attractively employable within the industry. Dance styles include Hip Hop, Classical, Commercial Dance, Tap, Lyrical, Acting, Vocal, Musical Theatre, Conditioning, Performance, Nutrition, Independent Business studies and much more.

The trainers in all genres have a wide range of actual industry performance experience with many having performed on International and National tours. The trainers and teachers know what the industry needs on a professional level and they give students a degree of training that provides them with the greatest chance of success.

Certificate II in Dance (CUA20113) - 12 months part time Certificate II in Dance will be delivered through intensive school holiday workshops and training blocks throughout the year. The units of competency from Certificate II attained by students in years 10, 11 or 12 can contribute towards the achievement of a West Australian Certificate of Education (WACE). This offers a great opportunity for students to attain the qualification whilst completing their studies at school. The course commences mid-January to be completed midDecember. Commitment to all training blocks, performances and intensives is essential to cover the required hours.

Membership to APAN is also a requirement as this will cover the performance requirements of the course.

Prerequisites: Group audition/interview, Year 10 completion.

Certificate III in Dance (CUA30113) - 12/24 months part time Certificate III in Dance is a part-time course that runs on a school term basis over a period of thirty-eight weeks. Students will have the opportunity to train in current commercial trends and experience a wide field of performance opportunities.

Dance subjects include jazz, hip hop, commercial, tap, classical, contemporary and choreographic aspects. This course is aimed at those students wanting to develop their skills and knowledge in preparation for full time training. The units of competency from Certificate III attained by students in years 10, 11 or 12 can contribute towards the achievement of a West Australian Certificate of Education (WACE). This offers a great opportunity for students to attain the qualification whilst completing their studies at school.

Prerequisites: Group audition/interview, Year 10 completion, Competency of Certificate II level.

Certificate IV in Dance (CUA40113) - 12 months full time Certificate IV in Dance is a full-time course that runs over the course of one year. The units are bundled to provide the student with an all-round knowledge of performing arts specializing in dance. This course includes a strong, all round training with a variety of local and interstate trainers. APAN strives to be WA’s most diverse training facility in current dance trends and commercial focus. Dance Majors will have a strong all round focus paying particular attention to all styles of dancing including jazz, hip hop, commercial, street, tap, acrobatics, classical, lyrical and contemporary styles.

They will be trained in areas of acting, voice and musical theatre to increase vocational pathways for the future.

Prerequisites: Solo audition, Interview, Group vocal check, Year 11 completion, Competency of Certificate III level.

Diploma in Dance (CUA50113) - 12 months full time Diploma in Dance is full time course from February to December. The course is designed to provide the student with an in -depth study in their specialty area; to extend and challenge them in their chosen field and equip them to be artists with the necessary skills to be independent and versatile performers in a competitive industry. Dance Majors will have a strong all round focus into all styles of dancing with an emphasis on strengthening technique and artistry in contemporary, classical and jazz. The course includes exciting aspects of business, choreography, self-development and performance skills. By invitation only, Diploma graduates will have the opportunity to complete an Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (specialising in Commercial Dance) the following year.

Prerequisites: Solo auditions, Interview, Group vocal check, Year 11 completion, Competency of Certificate IV level.

Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts (Commercial Dance) (52781WA) - 24 months full time Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts (Commercial Dance) is a full time course that runs over two years. The units are delivered to provide a cohesive study of all areas of performance arts specializing in dance. This course includes strong specialised training with a variety of local and interstate trainers. The last term of each year is dedicated to a professional showcase of the student’s work attracting agents and training institutions from all around Australia. Dance Majors will have a strong all round focus paying particular details to commercial jazz and lyrical specialisation. This includes subjects of acting and singing, jazz, classical and tap, hip hop, acrobatics, business, musical theatre and corporate skills.

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Certificate IV in Musical Theatre (CUA40513) - 12 months full-time / 24 months part-time Certificate IV in Musical Theatre units are bundled to provide the student with an all-round knowledge of performing arts with a speciality in their chosen major. Students will have the opportunity to train in current commercial trends and experience a wide field of performance and practical opportunities. Musical Theatre majors will have a strong focus on acting, and vocal techniques along with selected dance genres and artist self development. APAN strives to be the state’s most diverse training facility in current performance trends and focus.

Prerequisites: Audition, Interview, Open Dance audition, Year 11 completion, CUAWH5302 or equivalent.

Diploma in Musical Theatre (CUA50213) - 12 months full-time Diploma in Musical Theatre is a full time course that runs from Feb- Dec. The course is designed to provide the student with an in-depth study in their specialty area; to extend and challenge them in their chosen field and equip them to be artists with the necessary skills to be independent and versatile performers in a competitive industry. Musical Theatre Majors will have a strong focus on vocal and acting skills, performance practices, partnering and dance along with business aspects, artist self-development and performance skills. By invitation only, Diploma graduates will have the opportunity to complete an Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (specialising in Musical Theatre) the following year.

Prerequisites: Audition, Interview, Open Movement audition, Year 11 completion.

Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) (52781WA) - 24 months full-time Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) is a full time course that runs for two years. The units are clustered to provide students with an in depth study in all areas- specializing in a triple threat. This course includes a strong, specialised training with a variety of local and interstate trainers. Students will have the opportunity to train in current commercial trends and experience a wide field of performance and practical opportunities. Musical Theatre Majors will have a strong all round focus paying particular details to musical theatre specialisation. This includes acting and voice, music and aural training, audition technique and repertoire building with extensive training for dance in jazz, classical and tap.

Prerequisites: Audition, Interview, Group vocal check, Audition, Year 11 completion, Strong foundation of technique in two dance disciplines at Certificate IV/Diploma level.

ED5INTERNATIONAL (02) 9746 0848 vana@ed5international.com.au www.ed5international.com.au Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (10149NAT) - 2 years full-time ED5INTERNATIONAL is proud to offer their unique accredited Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts, exclusive to ED5INTERNATIONAL. Guided by William A. Forsythe with founders Elena & Mario De Cinque it boasts Australia’s leading faculty. Graduates perform in Musical Theatre, television, stage, theme parks, overseas contracts, cruise ships and a multitude of other entertainment arenas.

The course is designed for students who aspire to work in the entertainment industry. The course consists of 17 units of competency which includes: Musical Theatre, Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Singing, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acting, Group Harmonies, Repertoire, Performance Coaching, Cabaret, Lyrical, Nutrition, History of Musical Theatre, Music Theory, Anatomy, Image Management, Make-up, Acrobatics, Improvisation, Choreography, Audition Technique, Mock Audition Class, Heels, Strength and Conditioning, Yoga, Cardio, Pilates, Swing Class and more.

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the course is by audition only. Applicants must be of school leaving age.

Queensland University of Technology Creative Industries Faculty (07) 3138 2000 askqut@qut.edu.au www.qut.edu.au/study/study-areas/study-dance Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) - 3 years full-time The dance program at QUT leads the way in developing the creative passions of future dance professionals who aspire to careers outside of dance performance in fields such as dance teaching, choreography, research and academia, community arts practice, and arts management. Students are taught by an internationally recognised faculty of permanent staff and visiting specialists, and you will benefit from partnerships with organisations such as Expressions Dance Company, the Queensland Ballet and the Royal Academy of Dance (UK). Our graduates move into careers as dance teachers in schools (with a graduate-entry teacher education course), private studios, universities, and professional dance company education programs, as well as choreographers, dance researchers and academics, dance journalists, festival and community project directors and producers, independent dance practitioners, arts administrators, and dance health professionals (with further specialised training).

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www.qut.edu.au/study/courses/bachelor-of-fine-arts/bachelor-of-fine-arts-dance Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance Performance) - 3 years full-time The dance performance program at QUT boasts an enviable reputation. It combines a rigorous fulltime dance training course with academic studies at degree level, and is designed for young aspiring dancers who enjoy being challenged, are passionate about a career as a dancer, and willing to commit their energies to full-time training at university level. This course offers intensive daily training in the core techniques of ballet and contemporary dance supported by weekly duo, pas de deux, pointe, male coaching classes, Pilates, yoga and alternative dance and body conditioning styles - making you internationally competitive. Technology is integrated with choreographic workshops including a broad spectrum of screen studies. You will benefit from partnerships with organisations such as Expressions Dance Company, the Queensland Ballet and the Royal Academy of Dance (UK). Many graduates achieve outstanding recognition as performers and choreographers throughout their careers throughout Australia and internationally in major professional dance companies, dance education organisations, musicals, commercial environments and as independent artists. Pathways exist to postgraduate study and this course can be followed with a graduate-entry teacher education program to allow you to become a qualified teacher. www.qut.edu.au/study/courses/bachelor-of-fine-arts/bachelor-of-fine-arts-dance-performance Deakin University 1300 334 733 enquire@deakin.edu.au www.deakin.edu.au Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance) - 3 years The Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance) enables you to develop practical skills in contemporary technique and choreography, with theoretical studies in dance history, analysis and aesthetics.

A production and research project in the final year will help you develop specific skills and place the work in a public context. www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/courses/course.php?course=A356 Box Hill Institute of TAFE 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445) info@boxhill.edu.au Diploma of Dance (Teaching and Management) www.bhtafe.edu.au/courses/local/Pages/DAN50.aspx Victorian College of the Arts The University of Melbourne 13 MELB http://vca.unimelb.edu.au Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) - 3 years full-time The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) builds on an international reputation for performance-focused dance training. It attracts highly motivated, disciplined and creative dancers who are interested in shaping the future of Australian dance.

Dancers are trained for the technical demands and creative challenges of careers in dance. The course develops technically strong, kinaesthically aware dance artists through specialist training in contemporary dance, classical ballet, dance science and somatic practices, choreography and performance. New works by professional Australian and international choreographers provide invaluable performance experience and interaction with the dance profession.

Graduates of the program work as dancers and choreographers in Australian and international contexts. http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/bachelor-of-fine-arts-dance/overview Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) (Dance) - 1 year full-time http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/bachelor-of-fine-arts-honours-dance/overview Master of Dance - 1.5 years full-time http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-of-dance/overview Master of Fine Arts (Dance) - 2 years full-time http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-of-fine-arts-dance/overview

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The Australian Ballet School (03) 9669 2807 ask@australianballetschool.com.au Level 5 & 6: Diploma of Dance Levels 5 & 6 comprise the Diploma of Dance. This is national qualification studied in conjunction with year 10 and year 11 academic studies including allied subjects such as Music, Performance Psychology, Nutrition and Cultural Studies.

Level 7: Advanced Diploma of Dance Students in Level 7 enrol in the Advanced Diploma of Dance, a national qualification combining comprehensive dance training with a strong onsite academic programme. The course focus is on technical training and artistic development, preparing students for the dance profession. Students also complete their secondary schooling, gaining the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE).

Level 8: Graduate Diploma in Classical Ballet Level 8 students enrol in The Australian Ballet School’s accredited Graduate Diploma of Classical Ballet. This qualification prepares students for the dance profession at a virtuoso level by refining their dance technique and developing their professional skills through career development activities and performances, including a secondment with The Australian Ballet’s Regional Tour, The Dancers Company.

The Dancers Company Level 8 students, in their graduating year of the School join The Australian Ballet Regional Tour, as The Dancers Company.

Level 8 students who meet the artistic and technical standards required by the Company, join with artists of The Australian Ballet for approximately eight weeks per year, taking the highest quality dance productions to audiences and regions outside the major capital cities of Australia. This integral part of The Australian Ballet and The Australian Ballet School’s training programme, provides exceptional professional performing opportunities for talented dancers who are on the threshold of their careers.

Graduate Diploma of Elite Dance Instruction (Teacher’s Course) The course structure includes a strong focus on the methodology of vocational dance training, based on an eight level system derived from the Vaganova method. This eight level system draws upon traditional classical technique, preserving the best that was formed by our predecessors, while being sympathetic to the demands of classical dance technique necessary for today’s professional artists. This is enhanced with the study of pedagogy, music, anatomy, nutrition, body conditioning, psychology and professional development planning. An extensive part of the course structure is a practicum component, providing hands on experience for all course participants.

Dance World (03) 9696 2943 info@danceworldstudios.com Dance World Studios, a division of APO Arts Academy, provides industry focused training in the areas of Musical Theatre and Dance. Courses have a strong focus on practical components and are performance based; supported by allied studies and theoretical units. On completion of their training, students will have the option of entering the professional industry or pursuing further training at higher levels. In either case, the training, facilities, staff and resources are provided to assist students in realising their own potential.

Advanced Diploma Of Dance (Elite Performance) - 2 years full-time Diploma Of Dance (Elite Performance) - 2 years full-time Diploma Of Dance (Classical Ballet) (Elite Performance) - 2 years full-time Certificate IV In Dance - 1 year full-time Certificate III In Dance - 1 year part-time Certificate II In Dance - 1 year part-time www.danceworldstudios.com/FullTimeDanceCourses.html

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Dance Factory (03) 9429 9492 dancefac@netspace.net.au www.dancefactory.com.au/courses/full-time Pay as little as $1,800 for Dance Factory's fully accredited, Dance, Musical Theatre and Teaching courses, thanks to the Victorian Government’s Skills First training initiative funding.

Dance Factory offers the widest range of commercial dance, musical theatre and dance teaching courses in Australia, which means it can provide dance education that exactly matches a person’s standards and abilities, as well as their goals and ambitions.

This sees Dance Factory graduates performing across Australia, Asia, the West End, New York, cruise ships, Universal Studios and Disneyland, not to mention teaching, choreographing and producing across Australia and internationally.

Certificate II in Dance (CUA20113) - 6 months Full time or 1 year Part time Certificate III in Dance (CUA30113) - 1 year full time or 2 years part time Prerequisite: Certificate II in Dance or equivalent or minimum 2 years dance training Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching (CUA30313) - 1 year full time or 2 years part time Prerequisite: Certificate II in Dance or equivalent or minimum 2 years dance training Certificate IV in Dance (CUA40113) - 1 year full time or 2 years part time Prerequisite: Certificate III in Dance or equivalent or minimum 4 years Jazz and 2 years Ballet training or equivalent Certificate IV in Dance Teaching & Management (CUA40313) - 1 year full time or 2 years part time Prerequisite: Certificate III in Dance or equivalent or minimum 4 years Jazz training and 2 years Ballet training or equivalent Diploma of Musical Theatre (CUA50213) - 1 year full time or 2 years part time Prerequisite: Certificate IV in Dance (CUA40113) or equivalent Diploma of Dance Teaching & Management (CUA50313) - 1 year full time or 2 years part time Prerequisite: Certificate IV in Dance (CUA40113) and Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management (CUA40313) or equivalent Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) (CUA50113) - 1 year full time or 2 years part time Prerequisite: Certificate IV in Dance (CUA40113) or equivalent Spectrum Dance (03) 9830 6588 | 0499 901 393 ftc@spectrumdance.com.au www.spectrumdance.com.au Spectrum Dance is a professional program which offers immersive courses where performers are prepared for immediate entry into the industry. Spectrum Dance courses draws on the students’ strengths, and nurtures their weaknesses to produce accomplished performers, with technique grounded in knowledge, creativity, and exploration. With resident faculty, and guest lecturers, Spectrum creates an authentic environment, where the students are taught by current industry creatives establishing invaluable contacts before even graduating.

The key to students' success is to provide individually tailored training that develops advanced performance techniques in all facets of dance, singing and acting. In addition to these core skills, Spectrum Dance provide opportunities to engage in the entertainment industry, through an Industry Based Learning program with Spectrum Talent Agency, placing students at the forefront of their peers.

The directors Trish Squire-Rogers and Katie Rappel work closely with their faculty of highly acclaimed dancers, choreographers and instructors to deliver the most outstanding accredited full-time dance courses within Australia.

Spectrum Professional Program - 12 Months The Spectrum Professional Program is an exclusive program designed for students who are ready to make an immediate entry into the dance and entertainment industry. They provide the individual student with a personally tailored program that develops and advances the students through performance, semi-professional experience, industry connections and business management techniques. Students will graduate well rehearsed, and ready for employment in this demanding and exclusive industry. www.stagewhispers.com.au Stage Whispers 59

Certificate III in Dance (CUA30113) – 12 Months As an entry level program the Certificate III in Dance provides the foundational skills to aspiring performers. Students are given the opportunity to explore and develop a range of dance genres.

Certificate qualifications awarded by Swinburne University of Technology RTO 3059 delivered by Spectrum Dance.

Certificate IV in Dance (CUA40113) – 12 Months The Certificate IV in Dance provides graduates with the necessary skills and experience so that they may be employed in a variety of dance performance contexts. This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in a wide variety of dance performance contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others and have limited responsibility for the output of others. Certificate qualifications awarded by Swinburne University of Technology RTO 3059 delivered by Spectrum Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) (CUA50113) – 12 Months The Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) is a technical and performance focused course delivered at an advanced level of training. Subject areas are delivered in a greater depth of study with an emphasis on choreography, improvisational, solo performance and ensemble techniques. Graduates of the Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) are currently working in top venues in Australia on stage and television and on cruise ship contracts all over the world.

Diploma qualification is awarded by Australian Teachers of Dancing (ATOD) RTO# 31624 and delivered by Spectrum Dance.

Patrick Studios Australia (03) 9681 8856 info@patrickstudiosaustralia.com.au www.patrickstudiosaustralia.com.au Full Time Performing Arts (Certificate II, III, IV in Dance) - 2 years A full time professional development program which caters for dancers seeking a career in the industry; not dancers looking for a career in teaching. It is a 100% practical dance course based on the industry's needs. This course is designed to train and develop dancers in the areas of strength, flexibility, technique and creative expression. Training in all styles of dance including jazz, ballet, contemporary, musical theatre, lyrical, tap and acrobatics is given. Group vocal lessons and compulsory onsite gym/pilates training are also enforced.

Entry is highly competitive and is based on auditions. Applications can be made on www.patrickstudiosaustralia.com.au.

Limited scholarship offers are available.

Certificate II, III & IV in dance and Diploma of Musical Theatre - 2 years A full time professional development program, in liaison with Swinburne University, catering to dancers and performers seeking an exceptional career in the arts industry. It is a 100% practical course based on the industry's needs making it physically and mentally demanding, with entrance being highly competitive. Course covers; Ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, musical theatre. Vocal development including vocal alchemy classes, acting techniques, repertoire, and musical theatre and audition skills.

Prerequisites: Prior dance and vocal training is desirable, but not compulsory. An equivalent of year 10 education or higher.

WAAPA Edith Cowan University 134 ECU (134 328) (08) 6304 0000 enquiries@ecu.edu.au WAAPA’s Dance programs train classical and contemporary dance artists by utilising teaching methods designed to develop and refine the skills of each individual. The courses offer a breadth that is unique to WAAPA and prepare students for a seamless transition into a wide range of careers within the profession.

WAAPA’s Dance programs are intensive and performance based, with students averaging 35-40 contact hours per week.

In addition to daily tuition from professionally credentialed teaching staff, three performance seasons per year give students the opportunity to work with visiting national and international choreographers. Recent guest choreographers include Rafael Bonachela, Jayne Smeulders, Richard Cilli and Nils Christe. Students also regularly participate in national and international tours, further enhancing their skills and enriching their cultural experience. www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/courses-and-admissions/our-courses/dance 60 Stage Whispers Directory of Performing Arts Courses 2018

Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) (CUA50113) Bachelor of Arts (Dance) Advanced Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) (CUA60113) Bachelor of Arts (Dance) Honours Master of Arts (Performing Arts) Principal Academy of Dance & Theatre Arts (08) 9228 8600 admin@principalacademy.wa.edu.au www.principalacademy.wa.edu.au Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts - 1 Year Principal Academy encourages a life-long commitment to the performing arts. It provides rigorous, unsurpassed training to career-focused aspiring performers.

The Academy provides nationally accredited courses from Certificate II to Advanced Diploma and is approved to offer VET -FEE HELP to assist students with paying their fees.

Students have the option to major in dance, musical theatre or acting, choosing a path that builds on existing abilities.

Courses are designed to ultimately strengthen all three disciplines to produce true “triple-threat” performers. A comprehensive range of units is available within the structure of each course, creating highly skilled and versatile graduates, armed with a valuable competitive advantage when entering the industry. Thanks to this approach, previous graduates have forged successful careers in musical theatre, touring productions, cruise ships, film and television.

Entry to all courses are by audition only which are held December each year.

Adelaide College of the Arts TAFE SA (08) 8463 5000 arts.adl@tafesa.edu.au acarts.edu.au Adelaide College of the Arts is a centre of excellence in the performing arts, and has achieved a reputation for success in placing dance graduates with major companies in Australia and overseas.

The Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance) is a degree in elite dance performance and will draw on the strengths and reputation of Adelaide College of the Arts and Flinders University to deliver a premiere degree.

Peter Sheedy, Lecturer in Contemporary Dance Studies: ‘Adelaide College of the Arts has very close connections with the industry’s current choreographers. We have collaborated with the Australian Dance Theatre and have been very successful in gaining employment for our dancers.

‘We have dancers in Sydney Dance, DanceNorth and working all around the country in both big and small companies and in the independent scene. Anyone coming into the course can be assured that they will attain those connections and find those networks to be able to access the industry.’

Flinders University and Adelaide College of the Arts TAFE SA (08) 8463 5000 arts.adl@tafesa.edu.au flinders.edu.au/dance Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance) (UNIFL0001) Flinders University’s Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance), offered in collaboration with TAFE SA through Adelaide College of the Arts, will equip you with elite professional dance skills as well as providing you with excellent theoretical knowledge.

You will cover areas such as dance technique, devised movement practices, dance project realisation, choreography and stage performance, and emerge with all the makings of a successful professional dancer. This degree is the only one of its kind in South Australia and has an exciting partnership with the Australian Dance Theatre.

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Directing National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) (02) 9697 7600 info@nida.edu.au www.nida.edu.au Master of Fine Arts (Directing) - 15 months full time NIDA’s MFA (Directing) enables talented early career practitioners to master the directing process.

Through training in production, the interpretation of text and the skills required to connect with a contemporary audience, the course challenges students to create and express their own artistic vision.

It also focuses on the director’s methods of communication with actors, designers, stage managers, playwrights and other creative team members.

Students will collaborate with actors and designers to produce a short play, or film, in a public season. The course also involves an international field trip. The airfare and a capped contribution to expenses will be provided by NIDA. www.nida.edu.au/directing Canberra Academy of Dramatic Art (RTO 40859) 1300 908 905 admin@cada.net.au www.cada.net.au Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development (CUA60415) - One year full-time or two years part-time Directors take a key role in developing creative products in our world today. This course is unique in that it trains students to direct across different media: stage, screen, and radio/podcasting/voice. Learn the skills of a director and how to apply them to different contexts to maximise your employment opportunities into the future. If you have prior experience in acting and want to sidestep to directing, or simply want to begin a career as a director, this course will give you practical skills to get started.

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Bachelor of Creative Arts (Drama) - 3 years The aim of the course is to prepare students for a professional life by equipping students with basic professional skills in the areas of major employment in the entertainment industry: realistic acting techniques, acting for screen, directing for theatre and screen, and music theatre

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introducing students to areas of development and increasing importance in the Australian industry: post-modern performance techniques, intercultural performance, and the interface between live performance and multimedia  encouraging all students to work as conceptual artists through courses specialising in techniques of group devising, auto-performance and scriptwriting  developing in students, through a comprehensive history and theory stream, an awareness of the relevance of these discourses to professional practice. www.flinders.edu.au/courses/rules/undergrad/bca/bca-drama.cfm##courseaims Victorian College of the Arts The University of Melbourne 13 MELB http://vca.unimelb.edu.au Master Of Directing For Performance The Master of Directing for Performance is designed to develop your in-depth knowledge and skills of directing, and provide a framework to identify and reflect on your own practice as a director, performance-maker, collaborator and researcher. The program opens up a broad range of individual career pathways into contemporary performance practice through directing and performance making, practice-led research, and applied performance in intercultural and community engagement contexts.

The VCA offers a unique environment for you to develop an individual approach to directing live performances and creative leadership in an environment of interdisciplinary and intercultural learning. You will experience a wide range of collaborative opportunities and leadership roles with designers, actors, production teams, writers, dramaturgs and choreographers at the VCA, as well as a range of creative encounters with local, national and international artists, organisations and communities.

The program is delivered through lab-based workshops, seminars, lectures, self-directed exercises, tutorials, practical master classes, and national and international internships. It balances theory and practice across four semesters, to allow for progression from the intensively-taught, skills-based first year, to a more autonomous, project-orientated second year which culminates in an independent, practice-led research performance project or written dissertation. The program actively encourages intercultural and international training and research experiences through fieldwork in the second year of the course. https://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-of-directing-for-performance/overview VCA 2018 production of Peter Pan. Photo: Drew Echberg.

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Drama/Education/High Schools

NIDA production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Photo: Lisa Maree Williams.

Many universities offer academic study of Drama/Theatre/Dance. It is most commonly taken as part of a Bachelor of Arts and can be a prerequisite for becoming a drama teacher. More details can be found here. www.adsa.edu.au/membership/current-members Sydney University Department of Theatre and Performance Studies http://sydney.edu.au/arts/performance Theatre and Performance Studies considers the whole extended field of aesthetic, social and everyday performance across a range of cultural and historical contexts: from theatre, dance, popular music and contemporary performance through to the performative dimensions of rituals, sport, politics and the law. This is an exciting area of interdisciplinary study (drawing, for instance, on anthropology, history, cultural studies, theatre studies, musicology, dance and movement studies) in which we seek to explain the phenomenon of performance as a complex, collaborative endeavour, involving performers and audiences alike in the production of meaning, feelings, a view of the world as it is and as it might otherwise be.

University of New South Wales Theatre and Performance Studies https://sam.arts.unsw.edu.au/disciplines/theatre-performance/about Theatre and Performance Studies at UNSW examines how the theatrical and performing arts reflect and shape our sense of who we are. They study theatre and performance history and current trends, and deeply explore contemporary theatre and performance culture.

Theatre and Performance Studies engages with both theory and practice, and subjects the entire spectrum of human performance to critical examination. Our focus includes new, hybrid and technologically advanced modes of performance, combining practical experimentation with intellectual exploration.

Our scholars have particular expertise in contemporary performance theory and practice, 20th century European drama, theatre and dance theatre, live art and physical theatres, contemporary dance, multimedia performance, live entertainment and popular culture, and the relation of performance to other visual cultures, with close reference to Australian work across a range of genres. UNSW scored 5 out of 5 in the 2012 Excellence in Research for Australia in Performing Arts.

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Theatre and Performance Studies is offered as a major or minor in the Bachelor of Arts and other combined programs and as a supervision area in the Master of Arts by Research and Doctor of Philosophy programs. Our unique combination of theory and practice is supported by the Creative Practice Lab, a specialised unit that supports teaching and practice-led research, and carried out in a number of well-equipped teaching, studios and workshop spaces at the university.

Macquarie University Bachelor of Arts with a major in Dance and Performance This major assumes a wide definition of dance and performance, and students are encouraged to study broadly.

This program considers not just the aesthetic dimension of dance and performance, but also their social, cultural, historical, and metaphorical frameworks.

To develop confidence in working independently as artists, you are given opportunities to explore your own dance and performance making, combining theoretical and conceptual understandings with practical production experience. http://courses.mq.edu.au/undergraduate/degree/bachelor-of-arts/major-in-dance-and-performance Charles Sturt University Performing Arts 1800 334 733 www.csu.edu.au/contacts/enquiry Bachelor of Stage Screen (Acting) - 3 years Studies in acting, voice and movement offers a busy and practical program to learn the skills of a professional performer.

These skills are applied to mainstage theatre, studio and screen productions collaborating with design and screen production students.

Prerequisites: Audition. http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/courses/communication-creative Bachelor of Stage Screen (Design) - 3 years Studies in set, props, costume, lighting and sound design as well as theatre management offer a busy and practical program to learn the skills of the design team in both stage and screen productions. Collaborating with acting and screen production students to learn in real world environments.

Prerequisites: None. http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/courses/communication-creative Bachelor of Communication (Theatre Media) Become an engaging and unique storyteller with CSU's Bachelor of Communication (Theatre Media). When you study theatre media with CSU you will gain the opportunity to create, produce, design, perform and manage original creative projects and events from start to finish, working across live and digital platforms. http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/courses/communication-creative/bachelor-communication-theatre-media University of New England www.une.edu.au/about-une/academic-schools/school-of-arts/study-areas/theatre-studies The Bachelor of Theatre and Performance, the Bachelor of Arts (Theatre) and the Master of Applied Theatre Studies at UNE are unique courses in both practical and theoretical aspects of theatre. They are offered full-time and part-time, to both on- and off-campus students.

The Theatre and Performance program at UNE is relevant to almost everyone, from those students who want to gain some experience in public speaking, oral communication and presentation through to experienced theatre practitioners and teachers who want to enhance and enrich their knowledge and professional skills.

The Bachelor of Theatre and Performance examines theatre through a balance of theory and practice, and from many points of view. Different units of study focus on the roles of the actor, playwright, director, dramaturg, critic, theatre historian, scholar, teacher and audience. They look at Australian theatre and world theatre, at popular and classic forms.

Australian Performing Arts Grammar School - APGS (02) 9158 5123 admin@apgs.nsw.edu.au apgs.nsw.edu.au

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Performing Arts High

You have probably seen Fame and watched Glee, but what is it really like attending a Performing Arts High School? Laura Banning and Lola Bond from the Australian Performing Arts Grammar School in inner city Sydney have the low down.

How do you balance school work and performing?

Laura: APGS always incorporates the performing arts into our academic learning. The structure of three days of academic work and two days of performing arts allows a balance, making sure everything is covered equally.

Lola: Yes it’s hard, because I have a lot of school work and a lot of outside performing arts activities. I think preparation is definitely key. I like to set

out a timetable of all my specific auditions, school work and rehearsals so I can plan out how much time I want to spend on each.

What do you think sets APGS apart from other schools?

Laura: Being around such like-minded people is something that is so special; to have a school where everyone understands your passions and goals. I was worried it would be clicky, competitive and judgemental, but at APGS everyone is supportive. Even if

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you are not a dancer and you try dance, people are going to support you. Little things like jamming at lunch time with your friends or like showing each other new music that no one else would know.

Lola: It’s completely a family; you have friends in year 7 and year 12. You know everyone because it’s such a nurturing school.

What is the most memorable performance you’ve been a part of?

Laura: That would be the musical I was recently cast in Be More Chill, as that was a breaking point for my career as it was the Australian Premiere and it was an audition I was going for that I didn’t think I would get. I was uncomfortable with the role at the start, as it was out of my comfort zone, but in the end I learnt so much.

Lola: My first ever performance that wasn’t in school or youth theatre was the Short and Sweet festival. Our play The Eulogy concerned death, domestic abuse and violence. I was the youngest female performer in the festival of over 500 performers. I won the best actress runner up for best actor of the whole festival.

When did you first become interested in performing?

Laura: I had been taking singing, acting and dancing classes all throughout childhood, but things started to become more serious for me in year 7. I realised this is what I wanted to do so I enrolled at APGS. Lola: I have always been a very creative person. Even in cooking I remember when I was two mixing stuff up. I used to sing on tables and make up little performances for my parents.

What are your study and career goals?

Laura: Definitely performing arts based, particularly in musical theatre; that is the dream. I intend to audition for all the universities in Australia and abroad.

If I don’t get in the first year, which often happens, I am thinking of doing a full-time course at a dance studio as well as working to save money, then hopefully after that I’ll get into a college to do bachelor of musical theatre, then after that I want to perform in musicals.

Lola: Well I most likely want to go to university. I have short listed all of these universities like Julliard, NIDA,

etc. But I also want to focus not just on acting, because since I came to APGS I have expanded to singing and dancing, which I would not have done at any other school.

What do you think has contributed most to your success in the Arts?

Laura: The main thing has been commitment, hard work and determination. Just having the right mind set. Every audition is an opportunity, whether it is successful or not. It is at least an opportunity to perform. If it’s a no it doesn’t mean you’re bad, it means you might be too tall, you might have the wrong hair colour, you might be too young, too old, so it always comes down to how you look at things.

Lola: Persistence and focus; a lot of people tell me my focus is unwavering.

I am always acting and that has definitely contributed. If you are putting your energy into something then you are going to see results. My support system - my family supports me, my school supports me and that really makes a difference.

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Dance, Drama, Music & Visual Arts High school Years 7-12 Students study specialised Performing Arts subjects across four streams; music, drama, dance and visual arts. They also complete the NSW standard curriculum requirements and achieve their HSC. Academic subjects offered include; Mathematics, English, Geography, History, Biology, PDHPE, Music, Visual Arts, French, Business Studies, Dance, Drama, Modern History and Science. Current Performing Arts electives include; Songwriting & Practical Musicianship, Introduction to Musicianship, Songwriting/Arranging, Vocal Ensemble, Contemporary Music Ensemble Skills, Percussion Company, Vocal Techniques and Styles, Contemporary Instrumental Company, Vocal performance Company, contemporary Ballet, Self-Devised Composition and Choreography, Musical Theatre Company, Musical Theatre Technique, Contemporary Dance, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Drama Company, Scene work and Individual performance, Clowning and Movement for Actors, Set Design, Film Making and Body of Artwork.

Prerequisites: Application by audition.

Deakin University Faculty of Arts and Education www.deakin.edu.au/study-at-deakin/find-a-course/drama Drama at Deakin specialises in marrying practice and theory. Drama students learn about the history and theory of drama, theatre and performance by making drama, theatre and performance.

Monash University Centre for Theatre and Performance. http://artsonline.monash.edu.au/theatre-performance The degrees offered by CTP explore theatre and performance in theory and practice, balancing performance opportunities with a challenging academic program. There are two strands: one aims to create theatre-makers and the other explores different historical and contemporary performance traditions and practices. In both, focus is on the study of the past, present and future of the performance.

SEDA 1300 117 332 info@sedagroup.com.au www.sedagroup.com.au All SEDA students also undertake VET Certificates which contribute to their Senior Secondary Certificate and develop their industry specific credentials, allowing them to transition into work or further study.

With strong connection to industry, students develop initiative, communication, leadership, resilience and critical thinking skills. This provides SEDA graduates with the opportunity to gain employment across numerous industries.

In the final year of the program, students study a Diploma of Screen and Media. Students who successfully complete their Diploma, have the opportunity to gain direct entry into one of a range of courses offered by SEDA’s partner universities.

Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) 1300 725 709 office@ameb.edu.au www.ameb.edu.au All instruments, speech and Drama As one of the most respected bodies in this field AMEB's qualifications are recognised as a national benchmark across Australia. AMEB examinations are based on syllabuses designed by leading scholars and performers, regularly updated to ensure that they reflect an appropriate range of performance skills and the latest musicological research. The content of these syllabuses is, wherever practical, published in affordable editions, ensuring that the cost to students of acquiring a full range of the set pieces is as simple and inexpensive as possible.

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Highly-trained examiners who are specialists in their instrument Detailed written reports for practical examinations Fresh and accessible syllabuses developed in consultation with teachers, parents and students A wide range of repertoire available in the manual lists, in addition to AMEB publications Local teacher support and networks Quality publications The University of Queensland www.uq.edu.au/study/plan.html?acad_plan=DRAMAX2052

Part of Bachelor of Arts Honours The Honours program in Drama provides an understanding of the theatrical, and theoretical aspects of drama, from medieval street theatre, to the most recent Australian and European drama. The focus is on combining historical awareness with a framework for practical applications. The study of drama at honours level provides an enhanced context for understanding, analysing, and creating performance. The main aims of the Honours year are: To enable students with an adequate background in Drama to pursue further study in one specialist area in more depth than is possible with a pass degree. To enhance students' capacity for independent research and to acquire research skills appropriate to their area of specialisation. To train to a standard sufficient for enrolment in postgraduate research degrees, and for a specialist career.

Achievement of first class or IIA honours allows direct entry to a PhD program.

An Honours year in Drama will focus on developing and consolidating the knowledge and skills acquired during undergraduate study, with particular emphasis on utilising those skills in a sustained and purposeful way by conducting independent research. Apart from content knowledge, employers and professionals value both the reliability and capacity for independent work, and the skill at writing substantial reports which are demonstrated by successful completion of Honours.

Curtin University Performance Studies http://courses.curtin.edu.au/course_overview/undergraduate/performance Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) - BA(Curtin) - MJRU-PERFS This major provides you with critical skills, theoretical understanding, practical training and experience in the fields of theatre and performance.

You will develop skills in areas of theatre and performance practice, including acting and performance, directing, writing, devising, dramaturgy, critical analysis, stage management and theatre production.

You will be able to learn from artists in residence and their professional production experiences. The extensive public production program by the on-campus Hayman Theatre Company presents you with the ideal chance to apply your skills and knowledge.

Students perform six major productions each year ranging from Shakespeare to contemporary Australian or international works in the on-campus theatre, and also at venues around Perth. Each year ends with a Hayman Theatre pantomime.

Performance studies is offered as part of the Bachelor of Arts. You can enhance your studies with a secondary major or choose from a range of elective units to support your career goals.

Murdoch University www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Theatre-and-Drama Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre and Drama Our Theatre and Drama major will give you the perfect start into a world of drama. You will be taught by professionals who not only teach theatre and drama, but who are actively working and producing in Perth and beyond. They will provide you with the practice-based knowledge and skills to pursue your passion with creative vision and professional discipline.

You can focus on specialising in acting, production, lighting, stage management or design. You will learn about the historical foundations of drama and theatre, as well as the most innovative and challenging contemporary work; you will be taught analytical and critical skills with which to develop your own ideas and theories. You will also be given the opportunity to enjoy the great literature of the world, and to write your own work. When you graduate you will be a versatile and informed practitioner; skilled at debating, analysing, arguing and communicating effectively.

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University of Notre Dame www.nd.edu.au/fremantle/schools/arts_sciences/theatre_studies.shtml Theatre Studies at Notre Dame is an engaging, creative and academically rigorous program which provides students with opportunities for study in acting, directing, theatre crafts, communications and literature.

The Theatre Studies program offers a combination of practical and theoretical learning and will be of real use to students in their professional lives. It is especially good in combination with such other discipline areas as English Literature and Communications and Media, and will equip students for graduate work in education, acting and directing. The Theatre Studies program also provides a pathway to further study, including postgraduate opportunities in Arts management, directing and broadcasting.

Flinders University www.flinders.edu.au/courses/undergrad/majors/drama.cfm Bachelor of Creative Arts (Drama) The Bachelor of Creative Arts (Drama) aims to develop the creative, practical, critical and collaborative skills required to pursue a career in the performing arts in Australia.

Throughout the course you will combine practical training with a major sequence in an area of drama theory and electives of your choice.

You will develop generic skills such as independent thinking, critical evaluation and the ability to do research that will greatly increase your employment prospects in a very competitive environment.

Massey University Expressive Arts www.massey.ac.nz/massey/learning/departments/school-of-humanities/study/programme.cfm? prog_id=93330&major_code=2523 Expressive Arts Expressive Arts is an interdisciplinary programme that comprises three major discipline areas: theatre arts, creative writing and media practice. Expressive arts papers can be taken as a major or minor within the Bachelor of Communications, as part of an English or Media Studies major/minor in the Bachelor of Arts, or as elective subjects. Our programme explores the importance of artistic expression and the value of creative communication.

There is an interest in some of the fundamental questions that have traditionally underscored studies in the humanities: aesthetics, emotion, beauty, truth, identity and what it means to be human in the 21st century. Expressive arts explores these questions in relation to principles of creative processes, aesthetic dynamics, and notions of cultural citizenship. The programme equally values the roles of creative activity and critical enquiry in offering ‘ways of knowing’ that can help us to better communicate and understand important issues facing our globe, our nation, our home, and our selves.

The curriculum offers a balance of artistic practice and scholarly research. Papers are taught by subject lecturers who are practicing artists in their fields who are equipped to help you develop critical thinking, research and interpretation skills, as well as practical proficiencies in creative communication and expression. If you want to develop your artistic literacy or your practical creative skills, if you are an aspiring cultural producer and have a novel, a poem, a play, or a film that you have always wanted to produce, then expressive arts is the programme for you.

The University of Auckland Drama www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/en/about/subjects-and-courses/drama.html Drama exists as texts which we can study, but is only fully realised when a dramatic text becomes live in performance. The study of drama is therefore academic (the analysis of texts) and creative (acting, designing, writing and directing).

Drama is an ideal medium for addressing issues of contemporary relevance and debate. Historical and ancient dramatic texts are also often updated to the technology and conventions of modern theatre. An understanding of historical and cultural changes in theatre is therefore necessary to all practical drama.

Drama is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and is co-ordinated within English, Drama and Writing Studies in the School of Humanities.

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The University of Waikato Theatre Studies www.waikato.ac.nz/study/subjects/thst.shtml In Theatre Studies you learn about performance, the evolution of theatre and the creation of performance works.

In Aotearoa/New Zealand there are examples of many forms of theatrical performance, both established and traditional, and also new and experimental. The live encounter at the centre of a performance makes theatre unique, and it is this uniqueness which shapes the nature of Theatre Studies at Waikato.

The Theatre Studies programme uses a theory-through-practice approach to teaching and learning. A major in Theatre Studies is a rich and challenging pathway to an undergraduate Arts degree which can have a wide range of vocational applications. Many papers offer the opportunity for a focused practical study of performance, while others offer analytical approaches to the theories which have informed practice over the centuries. Two papers have public performance seasons as their main outcomes and the study process is closely linked to the process of page-to-stage, or idea-to-stage, which creates the performance.

The practical tutorials, seminars and rehearsals take place in the theatre laboratory space, The New Place Theatre/Te Tapere Hou, and/or The Playhouse Theatre at the purpose-built Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, which is also the venue for public performances.

University of Auckland 0800 61 62 65 education@auckland.ac.nz or m.mullen@auckland.ac.nz www.education.auckland.ac.nz www.thebigidea.co.nz/connect/events/2014/jul/141586-applied-theatre-performance-of-hope-educ-756 A new postgraduate course at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Education.

This new special topic course examines drama and performance practices that address significant social issues. On this course students will: • Engage with practical approaches to applying theatre in diverse community contexts.

• Build a historical overview of this area of practice.

• Critically consider key political, ethical, aesthetic and pedagogic issues.

This course can be taken within the following programmes: • Master of Education • Master of Professional Studies in Education • Master of Arts in Education • Bachelor of Education (Teaching) (Honours) • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Education • Postgraduate Diploma in Education

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NIDA’s The Roaring Girl.

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Make Up

Sydney College of Makeup Art 0423 428 534 Info@sydneycollegeofmakeupart.com.au www.makeupcourse.com.au Certificate II of Makeup - Part-time Certificate IV of Makeup - Full-time or part-time Diploma of Makeup - Full-time or part-time Various shorts courses in makeup - Full-time or part-time National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) (02) 9697 7600 info@nida.edu.au www.nida.edu.au Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-Up Services) - 9 months full time NIDA’s Vocational Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-up Services) prepares you for a range of roles in makeup, hair and special effects for theatre, film and television.

This practical and intensive training provides you with the skills and knowledge to design and apply specialised make-up, style hair, create wigs and design and make prosthetics.

The course includes collaboration with other NIDA students on productions, giving you the opportunity to work with experts from the performing arts industry.

The skills you will develop are transferable to a range of performance contexts, including theatre, dance, opera, concerts, events, film and television.

The course is industry-driven, with content delivered by practising professionals and guest tutors. Classes are mostly in the form of demonstrations and activities – learning is hands-on.

Assessments take place throughout the course, allowing you to build on the skills you develop. The course culminates in a presentation of a showcase of your work in a NIDA theatre, attended by entertainment arts industry professionals. www.nida.edu.au/make-up Victoria University (03) 9919 4000 www.vu.edu.au Diploma of Specialist Make-Up Services Diploma of Specialist Make-Up Services is a must for those serious about pursuing a career in make-up.

Learn how to style wigs and hairpieces apply specialised make-up for bridal, photographic, theatre, period, special effects, television, film and fashion.

You will be qualified to work as a make-up/hair stylist/designer, special make-up effects artist/designer, freelance TV, theatre and film make-up artist. www.vu.edu.au/courses/diploma-of-specialist-make-up-services-cuf50407

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Australian National University http://music.anu.edu.au Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Asian Studies Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Asian Studies (Specialist) Bachelor of Visual Arts/Bachelor of Music The School of Music is a unique place to study. Graduate fields of study include, but are not limited to:  Australian indigenous music, including cultural performance  Composition, including Australian composition  Ethnomusicology, including applied and cultural performance  Folk music  Jazz composition, Improvisation and performance  Music business, policy and administration  Music curation, including musical instrument, audio-visual, and digital curation  Music pedagogies and cognition  Music technologies and media musicology  Music theory, analysis, and semiotics  Popular music  Professional performance, including historically-informed classical performance Australian Institute of Music (02) 9219 5444 enquiries@aim.edu.au www.aim.edu.au Bachelor of Music - 2 years An AIM Bachelor of Music (BMus) qualification is an accredited and specialised music degree designed to give you professional education and training for a lifelong career in music and the entertainment industry.

Whereas you would normally study a single degree at a University in Australia over 3 years, the AIM Bachelor of Music degree can be completed in 6 semesters over 2 years of study, by completing 20 credit points per semester (120 in total).

Diploma of Music | Contemporary Performance This course is a comprehensive program of technical skills, musical knowledge and performance experiences. As a Contemporary Performance major you will have training in music industry knowledge and skills that will prepare you for your career. You will work with specialist staff and have access to a range of quality facilities for live performance, studio recording and music production. www.aim.edu.au/courses/contemporary-performance/undergraduate/diploma-of-music.asp Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) (02) 9310 3111 admissions@ampa.edu.au www.ampa.edu.au Associate Degree of Music (Performance) - 4 trimesters full-time Bachelor of Music (Performance) - 2 years full-time www.stagewhispers.com.au Stage Whispers 75

AMPA’s innovative undergraduate music degrees merge high-level performance and practical training with academic rigour and unparalleled industry insight. Students can personalise their degree based around their individual musical interests and aspirations. Focus areas covered are Classical Performance, Contemporary/Jazz Performance, Composition & Creative Music Technology, and Music Theatre. AMPA undergrads may choose to undertake a second instrument or vocal study and focus on two performance areas (such as Singer & Songwriter, Voice & Keyboard, Guitar & Bass, Violin & Viola). The possibilities are endless and are designed to enhance graduate career outcomes. Students may also choose electives across all areas to further tailor their degree.

Prerequisites: Audition, interview, theory assessment, NSW HSC or equivalent, Music 1 and/or 2 recommended.

Auditions are available throughout the year by appointment with the Admissions Panel. An audition at AMPA entails two parts:  Performance audition of two contrasting pieces of music (or portfolio for composition applicants)  Interview & theory knowledge test www.ampa.edu.au/index.php/undergraduate-music Northern Rivers Conservatorium of Arts (02) 6621 2266 admin@nrcac.edu.au www.nrcac.edu.au Cert III in Music Diploma in Music Southern Cross University 1800 626 481 Bachelor of Contemporary Music Core studies: During first year, students learn about contemporary music theory and styles, the practice of music, music technology and the internet, songwriting and musicianship. They then select two majors to specialise in their areas of interest.

Majors:  Performance enables specialisation in the student’s chosen instrument (guitar, bass, keyboards, voice or drums).

Practical tuition is provided through individual lessons and group workshops. These classes are supported by ensemble classes which provide industry-relevant training (for example playing in bands).  Industry and Audio Production prepares students for working professionally in the music industry and enables students to train for a portfolio career that encompasses composition and music production as well as practical music. Other areas of specialised study include conducting business in the music industry, marketing musical products and managing a career as an independent musician.  Music Education provides training for students who are pursuing a career in music teaching. Areas of study include western art music, ensemble direction and arranging, music theory, musicianship and practical music.

These units provide vocational skills specifically required for secondary music teaching and also essential for teaching music in other contexts.

Please note: Entry to the performance major is by audition during the first year of study, with students commencing the major in the second year. www.scu.edu.au/coursesin2014/?action=matrix&command=matrix_temp_load&spk_no=10144 Sydney Conservatorium of Music University of Sydney 1800 793 864 http://sydney.edu.au/courses/ask_a_question http://music.sydney.edu.au/study Bachelor of Music New in 2018. Includes programs in Contemporary Music Practice, Creative Music, Digital Music and Media, Improvised Music, and Musicology. http://sydney.edu.au/courses/Bachelor-of-Music Bachelor of Music (Performance) http://sydney.edu.au/courses/Bachelor-of-Music-Performance

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Bachelor of Music (Composition) http://sydney.edu.au/courses/Bachelor-of-Music-Composition Bachelor of Music (Music Education) http://sydney.edu.au/courses/Bachelor-of-Music-Music-Education Bachelor of Arts (Music Major) http://sydney.edu.au/courses/Bachelor-of-Arts Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Advanced Studies http://sydney.edu.au/courses/bachelor-of-arts-and-bachelor-of-advanced-studies Diploma of Music http://sydney.edu.au/courses/diploma-of-music Graduate Diploma in Music (Performance) http://sydney.edu.au/courses/Graduate-Diploma-in-Music-Performance Graduate Diploma in Music (Opera Performance) - 1.5 years The Vocal and Opera Studies Unit reflects the Sydney Conservatorium of Music’s strong commitment to singing, an environment in which students have excelled (Dame Joan Sutherland is the most famous example). A successful applicant for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Music (Opera Performance) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music will have gained a relevant undergraduate diploma or degree and will successfully complete an audition and interview. http://sydney.edu.au/courses/Graduate-Diploma-in-Music-Opera-Performance Master of Music Studies (Conducting) http://sydney.edu.au/courses/Master-of-Music-Studies-Conducting Master of Music Studies (Performance) http://sydney.edu.au/courses/Master-of-Music-Studies-Performance Master of Music Studies (Opera Performance) - 2 years The Vocal and Opera Studies Unit reflects the Sydney Conservatorium of Music’s strong commitment to singing, an environment in which students have excelled (Dame Joan Sutherland is the most famous example). The Master of Music Studies (Opera Performance) focuses on text-related matters in various kinds of vocal music with the aim of fostering your skills as an interpreter in all the major operatic languages. http://sydney.edu.au/courses/Master-of-Music-Studies-Opera-Performance Master of Music (Composition) http://sydney.edu.au/courses/Master-of-Music-Composition Master of Music (Music Education) http://sydney.edu.au/courses/Master-of-Music-Music-Education Master of Music (Musicology) http://sydney.edu.au/courses/Master-of-Music-Musicology Master of Music (Performance) http://sydney.edu.au/courses/Master-of-Music-Performance Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) http://sydney.edu.au/courses/doctor-of-philosophy-conservatorium Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) http://sydney.edu.au/courses/Doctor-of-Musical-Arts http://music.sydney.edu.au/study/our-degrees

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TAFE Illawarra 1300 766 123 Diploma in Music Learn how to compose and orchestrate original music, lead music rehearsals and performances, coordinate technical production, test and repair sound equipment, make technical presentations, analyse music videos, or manage the production of sound designs and sound recordings. Gain employment in the music industry as a song writer, soloist and/ or member of a group, or behind the scenes in technical production, music promotion or teaching. Courses are available in: Music; and Sound Production.

University of Newcastle Faculty of Education and Arts School of Creative Arts (02) 4921 8902 creativearts@newcastle.edu.au www.newcastle.edu.au/school/creative-arts/areas/music If you’ve been performing or creating music, then studying music at university level is an excellent way to continue your studies and prepare you for a career as a professional musician or in a music-related field.

The Bachelor of Music prepares students for a musical career at a professional standard. The degree is conducted over three years of full-time study or part-time equivalent, all of which is undertaken at The Conservatorium, located in the Civic Centre precinct of Newcastle.

The degree aims to musically develop skills by providing every opportunity to develop individual creativity while receiving high quality training in music. www.newcastle.edu.au/school/creative-arts Bachelor of Music www.newcastle.edu.au/degrees/bachelor-of-music Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Arts www.newcastle.edu.au/degrees/bachelor-of-music-arts Bachelor of Music (Honours) www.newcastle.edu.au/degrees/bachelor-of-music-honours University of New South Wales www.arts.unsw.edu.au/future-students/undergraduate/degrees/bachelor-of-music The Bachelor of Music (UNSW BMus) - 4 years You will complete:  Core courses in music performance, musicianship and musicology  Your choice of specialist music stream (see options below)  Extensive training in ensemble skills and professional practices  Free elective courses that give you the flexibility to combine your music studies with complementary areas Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Arts (BMus/BA) Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Education (BMus/BEd) Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Science (BMus/BSci) Bachelor of Arts (Music Studies) (BA) Bachelor of Arts (Music Studies Extension) (BA) Bachelor of Arts (Music Studies Extension) / Bachelor of Education (BA/BEd)

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University of Western Sydney (02) 9852 5222 http://future.uws.edu.au/future_students_home/ug/creative_and_communication_arts/bachelor_of_music Bachelor of Music The UWS Bachelor of Music takes an eclectic, modern and inclusive approach to music repertoire, performance and sound design. It gives you an opportunity to develop your professional and creative potential in making and appreciating a range of different types of music.

You will focus on repertoire and media of the 20th and 21st centuries and also study music from earlier historical periods. You will have opportunities to use our recording studios, multimedia and MIDI labs, and digital audio/video suites. You can also gain practical experience in performance as a soloist and in groups, concert administration and production, recording, composition, audio production, library research and retrieval, film music and collaboration.

University of Wollongong School of the Arts, English and Media (02) 4221 3456 | 1300 367 869 lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au or futurestudents@uow.edu.au http://lha.uow.edu.au/taem Bachelor of Creative Arts (Music) (UAC 754603) - 3 years full time or part time equivalent Bachelor of Creative Arts (Music) (Dean’s Scholar) (UAC 754610) - 3 years full time or part time equivalent The study of Music integrates physical, intellectual and emotional aspects, including instrumental or vocal performance, composition, music production, theory and history, in order to gain a deeper understanding of how music works as well as to develop skills as a creative practitioner to prepare for a career in the arts.

This is a versatile, hands-on degree that prepares you to become part of the global creative industries by focusing on contemporary music practice. The Music major combines teaching in performance and composition with developments in electronic media, building your skills and expertise across three interrelated areas: music studio, audio production and critical studies in music.

Prerequisites: Nil. Recommended studies in English and Music http://go.uow.edu.au/bca-music ANU (02) 6125 5111 domestic.enquiry@anu.edu.au www.anu.edu.au Bachelor of Music The Bachelor of Music is based around three Majors: Music Performance, Creative Musicianship (including Composition and Improvisation) and Musicology (including Ethnomusicology). You are also able to take a Minor in Music Technology.

Upon successful completion of the degree, you will have developed the appropriate disciplinary knowledge and acquired the skills to:  create, perform, analyse, and critique music of a variety of styles and genres at a level commensurate with the commonly accepted standards of the music profession  critically apply theoretical frameworks and research techniques to technical, critical, physiological, and aesthetic issues related to music  Identify - including through the interrogation of databases - relevant sources of information about music from across a variety of media (print and digital, written and audio-visual) and judge the importance and reliability of those sources  evaluate musical ideas and develop creative solutions to musical problems, including through the independent pursuit of knowledge and by making connections between different disciplinary approaches and methods  communicate and debate musical ideas both orally and in writing, and work with others, using a variety of media  understand the ethical implications of the research, creation, performance and reception of music.

Degree combinations including the Bachelor of Music are available in two groups:  Arts, business, social sciences & science group  Law group Prerequisites: Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR of 80 (75 with bonus points) and meet audition requirements. Applicants will be expected to have pre-existing musical knowledge such as a competency level equivalent to NSW Music 2 or Music Extension, or AMEB Grade 5 theory, or equivalent qualifications or experience. www.stagewhispers.com.au Stage Whispers 79

Career prospects: The ANU Bachelor of Music degree not only enables you to develop your love for music, it also provides a foundation for a career In practical music making; music education; music advocacy; academic research; entrepreneurship; and media and technology. http://music.anu.edu.au/future-students/undergraduate/bachelor-music Bachelor of Music (Honours) The Bachelor of Music (Honours) is characterised by the concept of music - be it performance, composition, or musicology - as a research-led process that explores questions relevant to our understanding of what it means to be human and of who we are.

The core of this program is the sub-thesis, which is focused on the production of a substantial piece of research realised through either performance, composition, or a 20,000-25,000 word written document. A performance or composition will be explained verbally through a 5000-word exegesis that explores the creative act as a research process and explains the contribution to knowledge that the creative act makes.

Prerequisites: Entry requires the completion of a Bachelor of Music degree with an average mark of at least a distinction; written permission of the honours convenor; and written agreement of a staff member to supervise the sub-thesis. http://music.anu.edu.au/future-students/undergraduate/bachelor-music-honours Excelsia College (02) 9819 8888 info@excelsia.edu.au excelsia.edu.au Bachelor of Music The Bachelor of Music provides students with the technical, artistic and analytical training required to become professional musicians. This music degree features private tuition with industry experts for voice and instrument studies and extensive performance and studio experience. Offering multiple performance genres, regular performance opportunities and a strong project emphasis, the Bachelor of Music is an industry-standard degree for aspiring musicians.  Classical: This course provides musicians with the high level training in performance, musicianship, ensemble work, musicality and breadth of musical knowledge required for a life in classical music. Students are exposed to a wide range of music across history as well as one-on-one tuition with exceptional tutors on their instrument.  Contemporary: This course prepares musicians for a career in the ever-changing world of contemporary music.

Artistic, technical, practical and musicianship skills are honed to create a well-rounded musician prepared for the diverse work lives led by industry professionals.  Jazz: This course offers multiple experiences in improvisation, ensemble work, arrangement and performance designed to prepare students for the highly skilled world of jazz musicianship. Students are encouraged to partake in multiple performance opportunities and workshops to help them think on their feet and engage with the jazz ethos.

Master of Music The Master of Music will equip you to impact your professional environment with high creative, technical and academic standards, as well as diverse approaches to music performance, composition and arts management.The course is offered with three strands of specialisation:  Performance: Students work on perfecting the standard repertoire by honing their technical and artistic skills and undertaking comprehensive analysis of all aspects of their repertoire.  Contemporary Composition: Students select four of six options for their major study, allowing students to concentrate on the traditional 'classical' aspects of composition or more commercial areas such as animation, advertising, radio, television and film scores. (taught in Art Phillips Music Studio, Balmain)  Arts Management: Students gain the diverse skills and knowledge essential to running an arts organisation of any size, with units on leadership and management, public relations and sponsorship, business skills, and marketing. (offered both on-campus and online) Within your chosen specialisation you will immerse yourself in a semester-long research initiative according to your interests and career focus.

Flexible study options; full-time or part-time; mixed mode learning. Specialised teaching staff.

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The Bachelor of Music at CQUniversity is designed to provide specialist training in Jazz and Popular Music or Music Studies. Students may study at CQUniversity’s Mackay Ooralea Campus or via distance, and will benefit from hands-on experience combined with academic study in the interpretation and understanding of music. Completing a Bachelor of Music will enable you to pursue a variety of roles in the music industry such as Professional Musician, Recording or Sound Engineer, Recording Artist, Composer or Private Music Educator.

Prerequisites: Audition and interview.

Diploma of Music - 1 year full time or 2 years part time The Diploma of Music is available through CQUniversity’s Regional Conservatorium partnerships in Albury and Wagga Wagga. You will be supported throughout your study and undertake one-on-one instrumental tuition with highly qualified regional conservatorium staff in Classical Jazz or Popular Music. Completing a Diploma of Music will enable you to pursue various roles such as Professional Musician or Studio Teacher, or you could choose to articulate into CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Music (Music Studies).

Prerequisites: Audition and interview.

TAFE Queensland Gold Coast (07) 5581 8300 gold.coast@tafe.qld.edu.au www.tafeqld.edu.au Diploma of Music Industry (Music Business) (CUA50815) Set yourself apart in the music industry with this advanced qualification. Complete further learning and gain the skills required to work as a composer or assistant sound engineer. https://tafeqld.edu.au/courses/18494/diploma-of-music-industry Diploma of Music Industry (Performance) (CUA50815) Enrich your career in the music industry with this advanced-level qualification. You'll get the specialised skills needed to become a performer or composer. https://tafeqld.edu.au/courses/17841/diploma-of-music-industry?Region=%22Gold%20Coast%22 Bachelor of Contemporary Music Practice (306JA.1) Turn your love of music into a career with this degree and develop a broad range of coherent, specialised skills and knowledge that will make you stand out in a competitive, global industry; https://tafeqld.edu.au/courses/17899/bachelor-of-contemporary-music-practice?Region=%22Gold%20Coast%22 Queensland University of Technology Creative Industries Faculty (07) 3138 2000 askqut@qut.edu.au www.qut.edu.au/study/study-areas/study-music-and-sound Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music) - 3 years full-time QUT's music course prepares aspiring musicians to adapt to the rapidly changing music industry. Music students are encouraged to create works across musical boundaries and strike out in bold new directions. If production is your passion, you will focus on creating new music using songwriting, studio recording, sequencing, digital processing and writing for voices with acoustic and electro-acoustic instruments. If you are interested in performance you can focus on developing your unique performance style, such as creating new work, using digital technology, new interpretations of repertoire, and gain experience performing in a recording studio environment. The emphasis is on creativity and new music, and you will be encouraged to explore new connections and different styles and genres of music. Our industrystandard music recording studios will enable you to hone your skills in a professional setting. You will be inspired to collaborate with like-minded people on various projects while finding new ways to create music. You will be given opportunities to launch your career through public performances in Brisbane’s live music venues. Music students have presented live performances in venues such as The Zoo, The HiFi, the Brisbane Powerhouse, Valley Studios and QPAC, as well as at the Brisbane Festival Spiegeltent. www.qut.edu.au/study/courses/bachelor-of-fine-arts/bachelor-of-fine-arts-music Graduate Certificates and Masters A range of postgraduate study options is available, either to provide further depth to your study and practice in the performing arts, or for those without prior creative industries qualifications. www.qut.edu.au/study/study-areas/study-music-and-sound

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Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University (07) 3735 7111 (Brisbane) (07) 5552 8800 (Gold Coast) griffith.edu.au/study/music Bachelor of Music - 3 years full-time Studying at Queensland Conservatorium, you’ll deepen your appreciation and understanding as you learn from and perform beside leading musicians, composers and performers. As a Bachelor of Music graduate, you’ll be highly skilled, musically adaptable and equipped to enter professional life as a creative 21st century musician. Each year we present fully-staged productions, work with leading international conductors, hold masterclasses with international and national performers and work with industry partners Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Music Festival, Brisbane Festival, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Opera Australian and more. Courses available in Music Technology, Popular Music, Performance on an instrument (including brass band instruments), Voice and Composition in either classical or jazz strands.

Prerequisites: English 4SA, audition and interview. http://griffith.edu.au/study/music Bachelor of Music with Honours - 1 year full-time This is a one year Honours program for those who have completed a three year Bachelor of Music program or equivalent from another institution or from Queensland Conservatorium and wish to complete honours. This program will provide the opportunity for students to develop their specialist interests in Music Studies, Performance, Advanced Performance, Pedagogy or Composition, through a program of research and research based training.

Prerequisites: Have successfully completed the requirements of a Bachelor of Music or hold a three or four year degree in music from a recognised university which is equivalent to the Bachelor of Music at Griffith University; have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.6 (on a scale of 7.0) or equivalent from a recognised University (consideration will be given to students who achieve a minimum GPA of 5.6 in the final year of their program); have a minimum grade of 6.0 in two second or third year Music Literature courses or demonstrate a standard equivalent to a grade of 6.0 in two final year music literature courses from a recognised University AND have completed 2329QCM Introduction to Music Research (or equivalent) and achieved a minimum grade of 6.0; for students wishing to undertake Performance Study (as part of their Honours Research Project) have a minimum grade of 6.0 in Performance Study 3 (Part 2) or equivalent from a recognised University; for students wishing to undertake Composition Study (as part of their Honours Research Project) have a minimum grade of 6.0 in Composition Study 3 (Part 2) or equivalent from a recognised University; provide a Dissertation Research proposal of satisfactory standard in the format prescribed by the Conservatorium [Honours Proposal Proforma].

Graduate Certificate in Music Studies - 0.5 years full-time, 1 year part-time This program offers the flexibility to choose from a wide variety of possible course combinations to tailor studies to individual needs. It provides skills across the spectrum of possible musical professions and is structured with this goal in mind. Queensland Conservatorium customises music studies to individual specialisations. All students have the opportunity to present their work to the public, whether in recitals, print or electronic media.

Prerequisites: Applicants will require the following: hold a three-year tertiary level qualification in music from a recognised institution or have standing, professional experience or qualifications deemed by the Queensland Conservatorium to be equivalent and successfully undertake and audition and receive a panel recommendation for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Music Studies. http://griffith.edu.au/study/music/music-studies Masters of Music Studies - 1.5 years full-time, Advanced: 1 year full-time This program offers the flexibility to choose from a wide variety of possible course combinations to tailor studies to individual needs. It provides superior-level skills across the spectrum of possible musical professions and is structured with this goal in mind. Queensland Conservatorium customises music studies to individual specialisations. All students have the opportunity to present their work to the public, whether in recitals, print or electronic media.

Prerequisites: Related Bachelor degree of higher, audition and/or portfolio. Requirements must be met according to the stream apply for. http://griffith.edu.au/study/music/music-studies Doctor of Musical Arts - 3 years full-time (4 years maximum) / 6 years part-time (8 years maximum) This program provides musicians with extensive experience the opportunity to upgrade theirs skills and qualifications through research based on their practice in Composition, Performance, Teaching and Learning, or Technology.

Prerequisites: Must hold a recognised degree, which meets required standards, or possess a recognised record of research or a qualification that meets the required standards. Plus have at least five years professional experience, provide a presentation of a current portfolio, attend an interview, present a research proposal.

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http://griffith.edu.au/study/music/music-studies Bachelor of Music Technology - 3 years full-time If you’re drawn to the creative, experimental blending of music and technology, and you aspire to be more than a ‘desktop’ musician, this is the degree for you.

The program is designed to prepare music makers for the digital age, where the varying job description can range from composing and arranging to live performance, audio engineering/editing and mastering, and more.

You’ll be excited about mixing your musical talents with technical skills in electronic and digital music technologies. You’ll be given a thorough understanding of technology’s role in performing, producing, recording and creating music and sound. You’ll develop the ability to employ that knowledge professionally in multiple contexts.

Prerequisites: English 4SA, folio of recorded work and interview http://griffith.edu.au/study/music/music-technology Bachelor of Music Technology with Honours - 1 year full-time This program will prepare talented undergraduate students studying music technology for entry into Masters or Doctoral studies by developing their research skills and broadening the scope of both research method and creative practice. The program comprises of coursework and a dissertation.

Prerequisites: To be eligible for admission, a student will be expected to meet the following criteria:completed all three years of the degree requirements of the Bachelor of Music Technology (1195) or hold an equivalent three or four year degree in music technology from a recognised university; achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.6 (on a scale of 7.0) or equivalent from a recognised university (consideration will be given to students who achieve a minimum GPA of 5.6 in the final year of their program); have at least a 6.0 in each of the third year core courses (3724QCM Sonic Tectonics and 3720QCM Music Technology Live Capstone) or demonstrate a standard equivalent to a grade of 6.0 in final year Music Technology major area of study from a recognised university; have a minimum grade of 6.0 in two second or third year Music Technology Literature courses or demonstrate a standard equivalent to a grade of 6.0 in two final year music literature courses from a recognised University; have completed 2329QCM Introduction to Music Research (or equivalent) and achieved a minimum grade of 6.0.

Bachelor of Acting - NEW IN 2018! 3 years full-time This program is offered to a select number of high quality performers and is designed around four key pillars: core craft; context; repertoire; and industry engagement.

You will be exposed to a range of genres and undertake ensemble work, collaborative laboratories, industry-led workshops and public performances. The Bachelor of Acting will unlock your imagination, encourage curiosity and build resilience. This exciting new degree is positioned alongside the internationally acclaimed Bachelor of Musical Theatre. The program draws inspiration from the most highly regarded actor training models around the world.

Prerequisites: English 4SA, audition and interview www.griffith.edu.au/study/music/acting Bachelor of Musical Theatre - 3 years full-time You’ll need to be versatile, talented and well-trained to be cast in shows once you’re out in the real world. Studying at Griffith, you’ll learn to integrate the varied skills of an actor, a dancer and a musician into your roles. You’ll be able to deliver performances that bring to life the combined vision of the directors, musical directors and choreographers you’ll work with.

The program is delivered by working industry practitioners who provide professional, relevant, innovative and supportive instruction. To ensure you become proficient in singing, acting and dancing, you’ll undertake intensive practical training covering acting and improvisation, voice and speech, singing, dance and movement, audition technique and performance.

Prerequisites: English 4SA, audition and interview www.griffith.edu.au/study/music/musical-theatre University of Queensland (07) 3365 1111 www.uq.edu.au Music Single Major You will approach the study of Western art music in a challenging and engaging way, incorporating critical perspectives and historical knowledge along with written and aural skills. Students contemplating the extended major will have a choice of two streams, a musicological stream which further develops the aspects described above, and a professional stream which combines elements of the above with a specially developed suit of courses designed for students interested to pursue the professional fields of Music Education or Music Therapy through the relevant dual-degree or postgraduate www.stagewhispers.com.au Stage Whispers 83

programs. www.uq.edu.au/study/plan.html?acad_plan=MUSICX2320 Diploma of Music Performance The Diploma of Music Performance is offered concurrently with any undergraduate program offered by this University. www.uq.edu.au/study/program.html?acad_prog=1605 Jazz Music Institute (07) 3216 1110 play@jazz.qld.edu.au www.jazz.qld.edu.au Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance - 3 years full-time JMI’s Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance is a 3-year full time music course endorsed by some of the biggest international jazz artists. This is a performance-based course where students will spend the majority of their contact hours playing their instrument. Each student receives individual one-on-one lessons on their major instrument (voice, guitar, bass, drums, piano, brass or woodwind) supplemented by a variety of music classes that focus on aural skills, jazz theory, improvisation, jazz history and small group ensemble.

Prerequisites: Application by audition only. No ATAR score required. www.jazz.qld.edu.au/courses/bachelor-of-music-in-jazz-performance Multiplay Music Centre 0419 683 618 admin@multiplaymusiccentre.com.au www.multiplaymusiccentre.com.au Music & Singing School MMC performance workshops and individual lessons Duration: 1 hour – weekend workshops Singing lessons, Audition preparation, Vocal technique, performance coaching, AMEB Rockschool exams.

Elder Conservatorium of Music, University of Adelaide (08) 8303 5995 music@adelaide.edu.au http://music.adelaide.edu.au Certificate III in Music Certificate IV in Music Diploma in Music Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music (Honours) Diploma in Instrumental Music The Bachelor of Music program is divided into the eight areas of specialisation:  Classical Performance  Composition  Jazz Performance  Musicology  Music Education  Performance and Pedagogy  Popular Music and Creative Technologies  Sonic Arts (formerly Music Technology)

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TAFE SA (08) 8463 5000 tafesa.edu.au If you have musical skill and a flair for entertainment, a career in music may be for you.

At TAFE SA our music courses cover arrangement, composition, and music business principles and provides experience in performing at on-the-job venues. Sound production courses teach you to operate audio equipment to record, edit, mix and master and produce sound for CD, DVD, web, TV, radio, film, video productions and live performance.

Certificate III in Music (CUS30109) This course provides foundation training for developing musicians for the commercial music industry. You’ll gain experience and expertise by studying under the supervision and guidance of industry professionals in an environment of learning at your own pace with access to industry standard equipment and studios.

Certificate IV in Music (CUS40109) This course provides comprehensive training for developing musicians for the commercial music industry. You can select electives such as song writing, mixing live sound and music technology. You’ll gain experience and expertise by studying under the supervision and guidance of industry professionals in an environment of learning at your own pace with access to industry standard equipment and studios.

Certificate III in Media – music video production focus (CUF30107) Every ambitious band and music artist needs a high quality audio recording and memorable video clip, and you can make this happen for them with this course. Opportunities exist for audio and video recording and editing professionals to work on a wide variety of sound and vision media productions.

Conservatorium of Music University of Tasmania (03) 6226 7308 Heather.Monkhouse@utas.edu.au www.utas.edu.au/conservatorium-of-music Diploma in Music Performance Associate Degree in Music Studies Associate Degree in Music (Rock Studies) Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Musical Arts Bachelor of Music with Honours Postgraduate Courses Graduate Certificate in Music Studies (Specialisation) Graduate Diploma in Professional Music Practice Graduate Diploma in Music Studies (Specialisation) Master of Music Master of Music Studies Monash University Academy of Performing Arts Monash University (03) 9902 6000 www.monash.edu.au Bachelor of Music - 3 years To be the best, surround yourself with high-achievers. Our School of Music - Conservatorium is www.stagewhispers.com.au Stage Whispers 85

consistently ranked among the best music schools in Australia. And we've handpicked your mentors from the best in the business.

Tutors and lecturers have studied at leading overseas institutions like the Royal Academy of Music in London and the Manhattan School of Music in New York, and even our new Vice-Chancellor's Professorial Fellow in the School of Music is an industry heavyweight.

You'll receive one-on-one instrumental teaching to develop your solo and ensemble performance skills. You'll have a number of opportunities to study overseas. You will also benefit from fantastic facilities. Our Performing Arts Centre contains a recital hall, drama theatre, music technology studios, an Early Music Room, an Asian Orchestras Room and a suite of practice studios (with quality pianos). www.monash.edu.au/study/coursefinder/course/0821/?courseview=domestic Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music - 4.5 years Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) 1300 725 709 office@ameb.edu.au www.ameb.edu.au All instruments, speech and Drama As one of the most respected bodies in this field AMEB's qualifications are recognised as a national benchmark across Australia. AMEB examinations are based on syllabuses designed by leading scholars and performers, regularly updated to ensure that they reflect an appropriate range of performance skills and the latest musicological research. The content of these syllabuses is, wherever practical, published in affordable editions, ensuring that the cost to students of acquiring a full range of the set pieces is as simple and inexpensive as possible.

What is offered:  A qualification that is widely recognised and respected  The only examination body with formal links to major Australian universities and Ministers for Education  The most widely-used assessment system for Music, Speech and Drama in Australia  Assessment from the preliminary to diploma level  Highly-trained examiners who are specialists in their instrument  Detailed written reports for practical examinations  Fresh and accessible syllabuses developed in consultation with teachers, parents and students  A wide range of repertoire available in the manual lists, in addition to AMEB publications  Local teacher support and networks  Quality publications Melbourne Conservatorium of Music University of Melbourne 13 MELB http://mcm.unimelb.edu.au Bachelor of Music (Music Performance, Musicology/Ethnomusicology, Composition) The Bachelor of Music (BMus) provides advanced, pre-professional music training in five specialisations: Music Performance, Composition, Musicology/Ethnomusicology, Jazz & Improvisation and Interactive Composition.

Students enrolled in a specialisation in Music Performance, Musicology/Ethnomusicology or Composition receive practical tuition through weekly individual instrumental, vocal or composition lessons, instrument classes, extensive solo and ensemble performance opportunities, and regular master classes with distinguished national and international artists and teachers.

Bachelor of Music students learn from committed, talented and experienced teachers and play an active part in the musical life of the University and the city of Melbourne.

Bachelor of Music students are encouraged to apply for a fourth-year Honours degree. An honours year provides an intensive mode of study allowing you to master your specialisation and create a pathway into advanced graduate study options in music. http://mcm.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/bachelor-of-music/overview Bachelor of Music (Honours) Students interested in the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) (Contemporary Music) will from 2016 apply for the Bachelor of Music (Honours), with specialisations in either Jazz & Improvisation or Interactive Composition.

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undergraduate learning in music. The program prepares you for entry into the music profession and creates a direct pathway to graduate coursework and research opportunities in music. Students choose from one of the following specialisations: Music Performance, Composition, Musicology, Ethnomusicology, Jazz & Improvisation and Interactive Composition. You can also apply for a Tailored Program Bachelor of Music (Honours) program.

Under the guidance of your supervisor, you engage in independent research to produce a major creative work, or series or works, and a related research paper. You are introduced to practice-led research skills and will develop your capacity for devising, defining and managing a major project http://mcm.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/bachelor-of-music-honours/overview Diploma In Music The Diploma in Music provides the opportunity to further your musical training or explore areas of academic and practical interest in music, while gaining a music qualification alongside your undergraduate studies in another field.

The program can be tailored, depending on your interests, and provides access to the full range of MCM curriculum.

For students interested in music performance, the diploma allows you to take 45 minute instrumental or vocal lessons, or to choose from any combination of practical, ensemble and elective subjects. For students interested in music history, non-western music, jazz & improvisation, interactive composition or other areas of academic interest in music, the program allows access to the wide range of MCM subjects in these areas.

You study the course alongside Bachelor of Music students, allowing you to build valuable friendships and networks in a challenging musical environment.

At the conclusion of the course, students taking practical subjects will have acquired advanced practical abilities comparable (at a minimum) with the end of the second year of the Bachelor of Music course. Students taking academic subjects will have completed the equivalent to a major in music studies.

You can commence the diploma at the beginning of your degree, or at any time up to the start of your final year. Later entry may require prior completion of music breadth subjects and will extend the duration of your enrolment beyond the three years of your bachelors degree.

The Diploma in Music is available to students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts, Biomedicine, Commerce, Design or Science. http://mcm.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/diploma-in-music/overview Box Hill Institute of TAFE 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445) info@boxhill.edu.au Bachelor of Applied Music (Composition) Bachelor of Applied Music (Performance) Advanced Diploma of Music Diploma of Music Certificate IV in Music RMIT (03) 9925 2260 Bachelor of Arts (Music Industry) www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bp047 Victorian University (03) 9919 4000 Certificate II in Music Certificate IV in Music Advanced Diploma of Music

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Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) (03) 9645 7911 info@anam.com.au www.anam.com.au ANAM Professional Performance Program An intensive 12 month individually based performance program, structured to meet the development requirements of each student. Students participate in solo, chamber and orchestral/ensemble training and performance along with career and professional development, ANAM’s Health and Wellbeing program plus community and outreach projects. Students work with a faculty of artists along with national and international guest musicians.

Entry is via direct application to ANAM. Whilst primarily open to applicants who have undertaken tertiary study, applicants who do not have a recognised tertiary award but who demonstrate an equivalent musical ability and maturity at the audition and interview may be considered for admission to this program. https://anam.com.au/study/ppp ANAM/Griffith University Master of Music (Research) The ANAM/Griffith University Master of Music degree is a fully accredited post-graduate degree through Griffith University Queensland, open to applicants accepted into the ANAM Professional Performance Program who successfully meet both ANAM and Griffith University’s entry requirements. The 12 month program is delivered at ANAM in South Melbourne, in partnership with Griffith University and provides an intensive instrumental training program, focusing on solo, chamber and ensemble/orchestral training and performance, underpinned by research/reflective study.

Students wishing to undertake the ANAM/Griffith University Master of Music (Research) must first satisfy the ANAM course entry requirements. Once accepted into the ANAM Professional Performance Program applicants must then apply to Griffith University to be considered for the ANAM/Griffith University Master of Music (Research). https://anam.com.au/study/griffith The University of Western Australia (08) 6488 2051 music@uwa.edu.au www.music.uwa.edu.au The study of music can now be undertaken as part of the new undergraduate degrees in: Bachelor of Arts [BA] Bachelor of Commerce [BCom] Bachelor of Design [BDes] Bachelor of Science [BSc] Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) [BPhil(Hons)] www.music.uwa.edu.au/courses/undergraduate WAAPA Edith Cowan University 134 ECU (134 328) (08) 6304 0000 enquiries@ecu.edu.au WAAPA provides an inspirational environment of exceptional teaching, networking possibilities and an unmatched range of performance opportunities – it is where students learn how to turn their love of music into a professional career.

WAAPA music students follow a specialised performance-based curriculum in their chosen area, in addition to studying a common core of history and theoretical studies. With over 100 evening concerts per year and three busy lunchtime concert series, as well as special events, tours, masterclasses, visiting guest artists, and the opportunity to perform for various musicals and opera seasons, WAAPA is a vibrant place of learning.

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Classical Performance – Vocal www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/courses-and-admissions/our-courses/music/classical-performance-vocal Composition and Music Technology www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/courses-and-admissions/our-courses/music/composition-and-music-technology Contemporary Music www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/courses-and-admissions/our-courses/music/contemporary-music Jazz Performance www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/courses-and-admissions/our-courses/music/jazz-performance Music Education www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/courses-and-admissions/our-courses/music/music-education

WAAPA music students.

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WAAPA’s 2018 production of In The Heights.

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Australian Institute of Music (02) 9219 5444 enquiries@aim.edu.au www.aim.edu.au Bachelor of Music - Musical Theatre - 2 years (6 trimesters) Diploma of Music - Musical Theatre - 15 Months (4 trimesters) Masters of Music - Musical Theatre This course will help develop an understanding of the broader arena of music theatre. With a purpose built dance space, vocal rooms, cabaret space and rehearsal rooms, students are skilled in the four disciplines of singing, dancing, acting and creating - The Quadruple Threat! Music Theatre students develop the ear of a musician, the body awareness of a dancer, the imagination of an actor, the vision of a director and the fortitude of a producer. www.aim.edu.au/courses/music-theatre#sthash.qYFysdA2.dpuf Brent Street (02) 8323 6666 reception@brentstreet.com.au www.brentstreet.com.au Brent Street is Australia’s leading training ground for those seeking a career in the performing arts industry. They have also been approved as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO ID: 91488) to deliver nationally recognised qualifications.

They provide the ultimate training programs through their Full-time Courses and the Brent Street Academy. Their alumni can be found on stage in Australia, multiple international tours and productions, West End and Broadway.

Prerequisites: Students enrolling into a Brent Street course are required to:  be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen  audition to secure a position in the course. Refer to specific course ‘Audition Requirements’  have competencies equivalent to completion of compulsory schooling in Australia (Year 10) or at the Managing and Creative Director’s discretion  be able to read, write and communicate in English to at least an Academic Year 10 standard  commit to undertaking both the theory and practical session of the program  disclose any existing medical issues or pre-existing injuries that may impact your suitability for the course  supply their Unique Student Identifier (USI) number. Note: Brent Street will discuss this with students prior to enrolling.

Diploma of Musical Theatre (CUA50213) Prerequisites: Have a moderate level of physical fitness. Have training or experience in either dance, singing or acting.

Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management (CUA40313) Prerequisites: Have a moderate level of physical fitness due to the physical nature of the course. Have training or experience in either dance, singing or acting.

NIDA (02) 9697 7600 info@nida.edu.au www.nida.edu.au Vocational Diploma of Musical Theatre - 9 months full time NIDA’s Vocational Diploma of Musical Theatre is an intensive year of practical study that will elevate you to become a‘triple threat’ – singer/dancer/actor.

Through this course, you will develop the rigour and skill you need to get a foothold in musical theatre. The course is industry-driven, with content delivered by practising professionals and guest tutors from the performing arts industry.

You will learn to respond creatively to scripts and songs, collaborate effectively with others and make informed decisions about character interpretation. The aim is that when you graduate, your skills in acting will be as highly developed as your skills in singing and dancing.

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Shubshri Kandiah.

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Queensland Conservatorium’s

Disney Princess Queensland Conservatorium musical theatre graduate Shubshri Kandiah had all of her wishes granted after winning the lead role of Princess Jasmine in Disney’s smash hit musical Aladdin.

Ainsley Melham and Shubshri Kandiah in Disney’s Aladdin.

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Graduating from the Bachelor of Musical Theatre six months ago, 22year-old Shubshri Kandiah is now the star of the country’s biggest show in her professional musical theatre debut.

She got a chance to play Princess Jasmine for the final weeks of the show’s Brisbane run at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), before wowing audiences in her hometown, Perth.

“I found out through my agent, who flew to Brisbane and caught up with me over coffee. I was pouring honey into my chai when my agent broke the news and the honey just went all over the table!

“I was excited but a part of me didn’t really believe it. There are still times when I feel like it’s not real.”

Shubshri has always been a fan of Disney’s classic movie musicals and had a special connection to Aladdin.

“It was the first film with a princess on screen who looked like me. And now to bring that character to life on stage is an incredible experience,” she said.

“As a kid I saw Jasmine and wanted to be like her because she was a beautiful Disney princess but as an adult I really admire her strength, intelligence and that she is never afraid to voice her opinion.”

Shubshri began performing at a young age, learning classical Indian dance, ballet and violin. She moved across the country from Perth after being accepted into the Queensland Conservatorium’s Bachelor of Musical Theatre.

During her studies, Shubshri dazzled audiences in productions like Sweet Charity and West Side Story, and was a featured vocalist with the Queensland Pops Orchestra.

Shortly before graduating last year, she performed the role of Ayah in Opera Queensland’s The Pearlfishers and was chosen to sing a duet with Broadway legend Liz Callaway at QPAC. “My three years studying at the Queensland Conservatorium provided me with so many skills that I have taken with me,” she said.

“From voice warm-ups to script analysis, dance technique and a knowledge of vocal health that will

allow me to perform eight shows a week - I felt more than prepared for a career in the industry.”

Queensland Conservatorium Head of Performing Arts, Associate Professor Paul Sabey, said Shubshri was always destined for great things.

“Her talent was evident from day one, and she has the drive and dedication to make it in the industry,” he said.

“She is a performer who is able to reach every audience member through her performance, which is a rare quality.”

Queensland Conservatorium Director Professor Scott Harrison said that fostering close ties with organisations like the Queensland Performing Arts Centre had opened opportunities for students like Shubshri.

“We are fortunate to be based in

the heart of Brisbane’s cultural precinct, and our relationship with organisations like QPAC mean that our students enjoy incredible opportunities to learn from industry professionals and perform alongside the world’s best artists,” he said.

Fellow Queensland Conservatorium

and Mamma Mia! The Queensland Conservatorium has also expanded its performing arts program with a new Bachelor of Acting that prepares graduates for a career on the stage and screen under the direction of internationally renowned teachers and performers.

graduate Kimberley Hodgson is also in the cast of Aladdin and will understudy Shubshri in the lead role.

Since its establishment in 2011, the Bachelor of Musical Theatre degree has turned out some of the country’s finest triple threat talent, with graduates cast in high profile productions like My Fair Lady, The Book of Mormon, Beautiful

Associate Professor Paul Sabey said both courses offered a pathway to a career in the industry for aspiring performers.

“Our goal is to ensure that talented performers are equipped with the passion, drive and skills to perform across a range of disciplines, from theatre to film and TV.”

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Spectrum Dance’s 2018 Mid-Year Showcase rehearsals at St. Martins Theatre in South Yarra.

Stephen Wheat, the Director of Musical Theatre at Spectrum Dance in Melbourne, explains how he balances teaching, studying and working in the industry.

What advice can you give to students wanting to break into musical theatre?

Go to class! Be prepared to work hard to get what you want. Give equal time to your strengths and weaknesses. Go to the theatre as much as you can, buy the program and study it. Know who the directors, choreographers and musical directors are. Watch things you don’t think you will like. Listen to every kind of cast album you can get your hands on, not just Hamilton on repeat.

Know who is current, not just in leading roles but also in the ensemble. Don’t take your first rejection as career failure. Listen to feedback and put it into practice. Be kind to yourself and especially to those around you.

Tell us about your background in the industry?

I started out in amateur theatre in Brisbane. When I finished high school I did one year of classical voice at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music before being accepted in WAAPA’s Bachelor of Arts in Music Theatre. I moved to Melbourne and got my first gig in The Music Man with The

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Production Company, the first of 13 shows with them. I’ve been lucky to tour with shows like Legally Blonde, Shout!, Dusty, Georgy Girl, The Boy From Oz, Pippin, The Hobbit and Jekyll and Hyde. In 2011 I was asked to direct a concert version of Hello, Dolly!

Since then I’ve directed many musicals and some plays, with my favourite being Nine at the Melbourne Recital Centre. We had some of Australia’s best leading ladies, a wonderful leading man in

Michael Cormick, and a massive orchestra. It was a very memorable experience.

What led you to the role of director of musical theatre at Spectrum?

Legally Blonde was in Melbourne and we had just been given notice that the show was closing. The next day I received a phone call from Trish Squire-Rogers asking me if I would be interested. She had no idea that the show was closing. I had met Trish about a decade earlier through the late Ross Coleman and I had always

been a massive admirer of her work and what the school stood for, so I jumped at the chance.

You’ve recently gone back to university as well. How do you manage teaching, performing, directing and studying?

I have to write a lot down! One of the many things I love about teaching at Spectrum is the encouragement they give me to continue my career outside of school. While I’ve been there I have gone on tour twice and

to study has added another ball to be juggled but thankfully I somehow still manage to have a small social life and walk my dog!

How has your time performing influenced what you bring to the classroom?

I’ve been principal cast and I’ve been in the ensemble, I’ve understudied and I’ve swung, I’ve performed in small studios, a circus tent, stadiums and all of the major theatres around Australia. I’ve done corporate work, and I’ve done independent theatre. I’ve had amazing jobs and I’ve been in some lemons.

I’ve been lucky to be a part of three workshops of new musicals directed four musicals, so it comes that then went on to the mainstage as down to good communication and well as local and international timetabling. If I’m going to be absent, productions of over 20 musicals from the directors and I discuss our options Carousel to The Boy from Oz. These for replacements. A benefit of our musicals have allowed me to work industry connection is that we have with creative geniuses such as Jerry many friends and colleagues who we Mitchell, Nancye Hayes, Ross trust and respect, so the students Coleman, Gary Young, Roger always get fantastic tuition. I’m doing Hodgman and Kellie Dickerson. What I post graduate studies in tertiary love about the performing arts is how education at the University of the older generation pass on their Melbourne this year. The course is knowledge to the newbies. I teach designed for tertiary teachers currently what I have learnt from these working, so I can instantly apply what generous colleagues and from my we learn in our lectures. Going back own personal experiences.

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a waste of time if you don’t get the job anyway.

I know. But trust me. People notice when you do your homework.

You are an adult. No one is going so many sabotaging their chances for to scold you for not doing the work. success with poor preparation.

However, successful performers Yes, it takes time. I know you’re not prioritise their time so they can do paid for your valuable preparation more than the bare minimum level of time. I know you had to work late and preparation required. They are armed you had a cold and you’re tired and it’s with as much knowledge as possible so easier to just watch Netflix. I know they can make informed choices. When you’re scared all your hard work will be you’re down to the business end of the final casting process, this could even be the factor that tips it in your favour.

Voice teacher and musical theatre performer Jennifer Peers says poor preparation often ruins the chances of success in the audition room.

She says the more homework you can do the better.

“I love auditioning!” said no-one (ever.)

Let’s face it, it’s stressful to walk into an audition room facing judgement, comparison and frequent rejection.

As a voice teacher, I spend countless hours helping performers prepare for auditions and yet I still see

Research It’s vital to do as much research as you can in order to understand the style and palette of music that the show lives in.

Please welcome the internet.  Watch the show. If that’s impossible, find clips on YouTube.  Listen to the cast recording.  Read the script, take a look at the score and watch the movie if applicable (www.scribd.com is a fantastic resource for scripts and scores).  Make a Spotify station or Apple Music channel for similar song suggestions.

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Preparation  Make sure your photocopy is good quality and without any edges of the music cut off.  Present your music clearly in a glare -free display folder or neatly taped Choosing Material together.

Is it in the show? Never sing  Try to minimise and optimise the material from the show you are page turns for the accompanist. auditioning for unless specifically  Make sure all cuts are clearly asked. Your aim is to sing marked and easy to follow. something “in the style of”.  Check the key and the Imagine it could have been the long arrangement. Often what is marked lost cut song from the show. You as the “original key” on Musicnotes could start isn’t. Double-check. by looking at other songs by the same composer, songs in the same era or style and songs with the same essence of the  Make sure you’ve heard the written character you’re auditioning for. accompaniment on the piano.

Is it overdone? You don’t need to Backing tracks are brilliant to be super obscure either, but steer practise to, but if you’re used to away from the obvious, eg. Les Mis, hearing a whole band and the Wicked. piano arrangement sounds Is it age and look appropriate? different, you could easily be Is the accompaniment playable? thrown.

Beware in particular of Sondheim, Adam Guettel and Jason Robert Communicating With The Accompanist Brown for fiendish  Say hi. They’re a human being and accompaniments. have been playing all day. Don’t Does it show range? That doesn’t take them for granted. just mean screlting high notes; that  Tell them what you’re singing and means it shows a variety of colours give them the road map of the and dynamics. They want to hear music, eg. “once straight through, your whole voice. then to the coda.” Point out Is it an appropriate length? In anything that needs special Australia, the standard is generally attention or might be a surprise, eg.

32 bars, or sometimes 16 bars (on a sudden key change.

Broadway, 16 bars is standard or  Set the tempo. Sing them a section occasionally 8 - count your and communicate the feel with blessings Aussies!) You don’t need your voice and your body. For rock/ to be exact with the bars. A better pop sing them the hook first (the guideline is 32 bars means under catchy bit).

90 seconds and 16 bars is around  If you start and the tempo isn’t 45-60 seconds. Time it. quite right, sing at the speed you Is there a clear story in your cut? Do want. A good accompanist will you have an emotional connection follow you if you lead clearly. If it’s to the text and does it have a good agonising, you can always stop, scope for acting through song? reset the tempo and start again rather than suffer a slow (or rapid) death.

Final Thoughts Remember, the panel are on your side! They want you to be great and hope the next person who walks in the door is going to be exactly right. Then their job is done.

The key word here is right.

Ultimately they will cast the right person, not necessarily the best person. Sometimes you can do an incredible audition and still not get the job. That sucks. If it’s any consolation, we’ve all been there. This business requires an incredible amount of resilience and grit. But you can leave

with your head held high knowing that you prepared like a boss. Plus you will get serious brownie points for knowing your stuff. Think of it as an investment in your reputation.

There are so many things that are out of your control in the audition room. But you are in control of your research and preparation. Now, get to it! After your audition, treat yourself to something nice as a reward for your hard work. Chookas!

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ensemble and individual dance in a variety of styles.

Assessments take place towards the end of each term. The course culminates in a showcase attended by musical theatre practitioners, producers and agents. www.nida.edu.au/musical-theatre Urban Dance www.urbandance.com.au Diploma of Musical Theatre TAFE Western Sydney 131 870 Diploma in Musical Theatre http://entertainment.wsi.tafensw.edu.au/courses/performing-arts http://entertainment.wsi.tafensw.edu.au/courses/live-sound-and-lighting Canberra Academy of Dramatic Art (RTO 40859) 1300 908 905 admin@cada.net.au www.cada.net.au Certificate IV in Musical Theatre* (CUA40513) Offered full-time, the CUA40513 Certificate IV in Musical Theatre is CADA’s foundational course in singing, dance and acting. This course is both joyous and rigorous: you will develop your singing technique, build your strength as a dancer through ballet and jazz, while learning to integrate essential acting technique into movement, voice and song. Added to this is professional training in screen acting, should you wish to adapt your skills as a performer to a film and television context. Entry is by audition.

Diploma of Musical Theatre* (CUA50213) This course is suitable for both men and women aged 16+ who are seeking professional foundations in singing, dance and acting. Building on learning gained from the CUA40513 Certificate IV in Musical Theatre, you’ll refine your skills further and prepare yourself for industry. In addition to performance skills, you’ll learn how to promote yourself and your work, provide your services as a freelancer, and apply your own theatrical makeup. Entry is by audition. *These courses are available in Canberra though CADA, and in Wyoming, NSW, through partnership with Nate Butler’s Studio (natebutlersstudio.com.au).

ED5INTERNATIONAL (02) 9746 0848 vana@ed5international.com.au www.ed5international.com.au Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (10149NAT) - 2 years Full-time ED5INTERNATIONAL is proud to offer their unique accredited Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts, exclusive to ED5INTERNATIONAL. Guided by William A. Forsythe with founders Elena & Mario De Cinque it boasts Australia’s leading faculty. Graduates perform in Musical Theatre, television, stage, theme parks, overseas contracts, cruise ships and a multitude of other entertainment arenas.

The course is designed for students who aspire to work in the entertainment industry. The course consists of 17 units of competency which includes: Musical Theatre, Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Singing, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acting, Group Harmonies, Repertoire, Performance Coaching, Cabaret, Lyrical, Nutrition, History of Musical Theatre, Music Theory, Anatomy, Image Management, Make-up, Acrobatics, Improvisation, Choreography, Audition Technique, Mock Audition Class, Heels, Strength and Conditioning, Yoga, Cardio, Pilates, Swing Class and more.

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the course is by audition only. Applicants must be of school leaving age.

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The McDonald College Performing Arts & Academic School (02) 9752 0500 registrar@mcdonald.nsw.edu.au www.mcdonald.nsw.edu.au Acting, Ballet, Dance, Music, Musical Theatre, Pre-School The McDonald College fully understand that a passion for performance means that children are creative and think laterally. Our firm belief is that the Performing Arts raises both academic achievement and fosters the development of students and people. The McDonald College has the facilities and exceptional staff necessary to help creative young people reach both their Academic and Performing Arts potential.

Prerequisites: Entry is by audition for Year 5-12. The audition process allows student to prepare a piece across one of our performance streams, as well as participating in an academic test. Students entering in Years 3 and 4 are not required to audition, however, together with their parent/guardian they will be required to attend an interview with the Director of the Junior School.

Applause Musical Theatre Academy Phone/Fax: 0405 495 099 enquiries@applausemta.com.au www.applausemta.com.au Musical Theatre Classes and Workshops Applause Musical Theatre Academy specialises in weekly Musical Theatre classes and holiday workshops for school students (K-12), people with special needs and adults.

Students learn to sing, dance and act scenes and songs from popular musicals. Vital drama skills are also taught through fun acting exercises. Regular training with the academy assists students to perform better at auditions. There are two qualified industry experienced teachers per class and live piano accompaniment.

The classes/workshops provide students with an avenue to express themselves creatively and build confidence across many areas, not just in performing!

Mid-year, the academy holds an Informal Showcase and at the end of year puts on a Soiree (with costumes) where all performers get at least one singing and acting solo!

Prerequisites: None. No audition required except for the Triple Threat Troupe.

Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University (07) 3735 7111 (Brisbane) (07) 5552 8800 (Gold Coast) griffith.edu.au/study/music Bachelor of Musical Theatre - 3 years full-time You’ll need to be versatile, talented and well-trained to be cast in shows once you’re out in the real world. Studying at Griffith, you’ll learn to integrate the varied skills of an actor, a dancer and a musician into your roles. You’ll be able to deliver performances that bring to life the combined vision of the directors, musical directors and choreographers you’ll work with.

Our program is delivered by working industry practitioners who provide professional, relevant, innovative and supportive instruction. To ensure you become proficient in singing, acting and dancing, you’ll undertake intensive practical training covering acting and improvisation, voice and speech, singing, dance and movement, audition technique and performance.

Prerequisites: English 4SA, audition and interview www.griffith.edu.au/study/music/musical-theatre Harvest Rain Theatre One Year Music Theatre Internship www.harvestrain.com.au/#/internships/4568004180

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Brisbane Academy of Musical Theatre (07) 3103 7438 info@bamt.com.au www.bamt.com.au Full Time Foundation Course - 35 weeks Certificate IV in Musical Theatre (CUA40513) Diploma in Musical Theatre (CUA50213) Full Time Training Course - 36 weeks The Full-time courses at BAMT provide an opportunity to explore your passion and discover your creative potential in all areas of performance. Students will engage in relevant and innovative workshops under the professional tutelage of industry practitioners, in all areas of performance including; Dance, Acting, Voice, Ensemble skills, Music theatre practices, Music (theory/practice), Health and Fitness and Audition preparation. BAMT prides itself in providing a safe and supportive environment that provides students and staff a great opportunity to engage, enrich and equip.

Prerequisites: Can demonstrate, through audition or other form of evidence, competence in vocal, dance and/or acting skills at Certificate III level.

Victorian College of the Arts University of Melbourne 13 MELB http://vca.unimelb.edu.au Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre) - 3 years full-time VCA Music Theatre is designed as an intensive skills-building program that produces industryready, professional performers with a strong sense of individual expression.

The program offers extensive practical training in music theatre’s three principal disciplines – singing, acting and dancing – both as individual crafts and in combination. Public performance is an integral part of the program beginning in second year, with fully staged performances in third year and culminating in an industry showcase for agents, directors and producers.

Music Theatre has a strong focus on, and connection to, Melbourne's thriving music theatre profession and students participate in daily studio-based training with working artists and industry master classes with international guest teachers.

The program also encourages the development and performance of new music theatre works http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/bachelor-of-fine-arts-music-theatre/overview Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) (Music Theatre) - 1 year full-time http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/bachelor-of-fine-arts-honours-music-theatre/overview Master of Fine Arts (Music Theatre) The MFA (Music Theatre) offers practice-led research into music theatre – a term widely interpreted as forms of theatre in which music is an essential element in the making or the performance of the work, and also as musical theatre, in its various incarnations from its early formations in the nineteenth century to current commercial productions, not-for-profit developments and experimental shows. Creative research projects may investigate areas of practice, performance, writing, composition or training, with the imperative to develop scholarly engagement which leads to the dissemination and contribution of new knowledge and understanding in the field. Most projects may develop research by means of the candidate’s own artistic practice, which will be accompanied by a critical dissertation. Other forms of research, however, may strictly focus on historical or current forms of music theatre practices and debates, including performance reception, and result in a conventional fully written dissertation.

Practice-led research projects outcomes might include the development of a book or score for a new work, training methods, a performance work, or other creative artefacts. The onus will be on candidates to ensure that their artistic work can provide the framework and process for the investigation of a meaningful research inquiry. The use of on-site facilities and venues may be facilitated on a case-by-case basis, and negotiated at the time of application.

A creative submission is deemed as research only so far as it exemplifies, embodies or demonstrates the specific problematic that permeates the candidate’s inquiry. In other words, the practice ought to serve as a formal and necessary process towards answering or investigating a research inquiry. A successful practice-led MFA must be able to articulate and disseminate their research enquiry and its outcomes in a rigorous and meaningful way, both in its practical mode and also its dissertational form. http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-of-fine-arts-music-theatre/overview 100 Stage Whispers Directory of Performing Arts Courses 2018

Patrick Studios Australia Performing Arts and Musical Theatre (03) 9681 8856 info@patrickstudiosaustralia.com.au www.patrickstudiosaustralia.com.au Certificate II, III & IV in Dance and Diploma of Musical Theatre - 2 years A full time professional development program, in liaison with Swinburne University, catering to dancers and performers seeking an exceptional career in the arts industry. It is a 100% practical course based on the industry's needs making it physically and mentally demanding, with entrance being highly competitive. Course covers; Ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, musical theatre. Vocal development including vocal alchemy classes, acting techniques, repertoire, and musical theatre and audition skills.

Prerequisites: Prior dance and vocal training is desirable, but not compulsory. Minimum year 10 education (or equivalent).

Spectrum Dance (03) 9830 6588 | 0499 901 393 ftc@spectrumdance.com.au www.spectrumdance.com.au Spectrum Dance is a professional program which offers immersive courses where performers are prepared for immediate entry into the industry. Spectrum Dance courses draws on the students’ strengths, and nurtures their weaknesses to produce accomplished performers, with technique grounded in knowledge, creativity, and exploration. With resident faculty, and guest lecturers, Spectrum creates an authentic environment, where the students are taught by current industry creatives establishing invaluable contacts before even graduating.

We believe the key to our students' success is to provide individually tailored training that develops advanced performance techniques in all facets of dance, singing and acting. In addition to these core skills, Spectrum Dance provide opportunities to engage in the entertainment industry, through an Industry Based Learning program with Spectrum Talent Agency, placing our students at the forefront of their peers.

The directors Trish Squire-Rogers and Katie Rappel work closely with their faculty of highly acclaimed dancers, choreographers and instructors to deliver the most outstanding accredited full-time dance courses within Australia.

Diploma of Musical Theatre (CUA50213) – 12 Months The Diploma in Musical Theatre develops skills in all areas of musical theatre performance. Throughout this course the student’s talents will be advanced whilst encouraging confidence and creativity. This qualification reflects the role of performers working or aspiring to work in musical theatre and cabaret productions. At this level individuals are expected to apply theory and creative skills in a range of situations and to display initiative and judgment in planning activities.

They have autonomy in performing complex technical operations and can be responsible for planning, coordinating and evaluating the work of others within broad but generally well-defined parameters.

Diploma qualification awarded by Swinburne University of Technology RTO 3059 delivered by Spectrum Dance.

Federation University Arts Academy 1800 FED UNI (1800 333 864) info@federation.edu.au www.federation.edu.au/performingarts Bachelor of Contemporary Performance Practice - 3 years This exciting new program replaces our highly regarded Bachelor of Music Theatre and Bachelor of Acting for Stage and Screen. Explore who you are and how you express yourself as a creative practitioner. Build your skills through practical studio based workshops of experimentation and self-discovery. For performers, each day at our renowned Arts Academy in Ballarat is intensive and rigorous; throughout your journey you will work with leading industry professionals: theatre directors, music theatre performers, screen actors, composers, musical directors, designers and choreographers. Imagine arriving early for class to be immersed in stage and screen acting workshops and voice tutorials, dance and singing classes, performance masterclasses and lectures. Our students are enabled and encouraged to ignite their own unique and individual artistic voice. From Shakespeare to Sondheim, from classic repertoire to newly devised works, the Arts Academy is a hothouse of creativity and an incubator for new ideas. We will equip you to become multi-skilled practitioners through immersive, experiential learning geared towards the specific career paths of music theatre and acting for stage and screen. Training in Contemporary Performance Practice prepares you not only for a career as a performer, but also to become an active citizen of the world. Our graduates go on to work in television and theatre, music theatre, opera, film, cabaret, comedy and multimedia performance. They also go on to do creative things in the most surprising contexts both in Australia and internationally. www.stagewhispers.com.au Stage Whispers 101

Prerequisites: Successful completion of VCE (or equivalent) Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English, or interstate/overseas equivalent. Applicants are selected by audition and interview (the audition process is managed separately to the application process).

Bachelor of Music (Performance) Bachelor of Dance (Performance) Master of Music (Performance) Showfit (03) 9380 8480 (ext 1) info@showfit.com.au www.showfit.com.au Full Time Music Theatre Course - 1 year (2nd Year Optional) Showfit has fast become one of Australia’s most sought after Musical Theatre courses. Led by a team of industry professionals, Showfit provides graduates with a strong skill base across all disciplines of musical theatre. The course is well renowned for its close connection to the industry, which allows students to be trained by a wide range of Australia’s most successful musical theatre performers and teachers.

Prerequisites: Must be 18 Years of age or over. Some dance, singing, acting training. Auditions will be held late 2016.

Michelle Slater Performing Arts Studio Diploma of Musical Theatre - Full-time and part-time Dance Factory (03) 9429 9492 dancefac@netspace.net.au www.dancefactory.com.au/courses/full-time Pay as little as $1,800 for Dance Factory's fully accredited, Dance, Musical Theatre and Teaching courses, thanks to the Victorian Government’s Skills First training initiative funding.

Dance Factory offers the widest range of commercial dance, musical theatre and dance teaching courses in Australia, which means it can provide dance education that exactly matches a person’s standards and abilities, as well as their goals and ambitions.

This sees Dance Factory graduates performing across Australia, Asia, the West End, New York, cruise ships, Universal Studios and Disneyland, not to mention teaching, choreographing and producing across Australia and internationally.

Diploma of Musical Theatre (CUA50213) - 1 year full time or 2 years part time Prerequisite: CUA40113 Certificate IV in Dance or equivalent WAAPA Edith Cowan University 134 ECU (134 328) enquiries@ecu.edu.au WAAPA’s acclaimed Music Theatre course provides graduates with the skills and experience required to engage in professional theatre practice. Music Theatre students work closely with WAAPA’s world class teaching staff and specialist tutors who share the knowledge and skills they have gained through professional performance careers.

Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre) The three year, full-time Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre) degree provides intensive technical training in singing, dancing and acting to develop the professionally acknowledged ‘triple threat’ performer. In addition to these core skills, students are instructed in film, television and radio techniques to train them for a wide range of roles in the performing arts. There is also a strong focus on preparing students for professional audition. Practical training is complemented by the study of dramatic literature, the history of music theatre and arts management. Students integrate their class studies with performance training throughout the course in classroom presentations, workshops, chamber music theatre and full -scale musical productions. www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/courses-and-admissions/our-courses/music-theatre

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WAAPA also offers the following VET Qualifications: Diploma of Music Theatre Ara Institute of Canterbury NASDA (National Academy of Singing & Dramatic Art) 0800 24 24 76 info@ara.ac.nz www.ara.ac.nz Bachelor of Performing Arts - 3 years NASDA graduates can be found around the world working as actors, singers, dancers, teachers, theatre-makers and directors. Taught by a team of industry professionals, NASDA’s recently updated Bachelor of Performing Arts equips graduates with finely honed skills in signing, dance and acting, plus extensive performance experience gained through a series of professional-quality productions. In years two and three, students can choose to specialise in music theatre, or continue without a specialisation. Applications to audition for 2019 are due by 3 August 2018. To experience what it’s like to study performing arts at NASDA, book a place on one of Ara’s NASDA For A Day events, held throughout the year.

Prerequisites: See website for details. www.ara.ac.nz/study-options/our-study-interest-areas/music-theatre

The McDonald College’s Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

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Vivid Students

Online extras!

EDi students and teachers discuss their contribution to Vivid 2018. https://youtu.be/stvg73NXCwc

Courses at Design Centre Enmore have recently seen students involved in exciting projects such as designing, building and lighting an exhibit in the Royal Botanic Gardens as part of the world renowned Vivid Sydney, commercial collaborations with IKEA, participation in the much-celebrated Sydney Mardi Gras parade and designing and producing the Design Centre’s annual showcase at the Enmore Theatre.

Entertainment Design Illustration (EDi) at the Design Centre Enmore delivers two unique courses to help all creative types find their path. Students can begin with the multi-discipline starter courses (Certificate III in Design Fundamentals & Certificate IV in Design) where they gain experience in a wide range of design areas.

Learners then go on to focus on two key pathways, Live Production Design or Illustration.

Illustration The Illustration course is one of a kind. Students will explore both traditional and contemporary digital Illustration techniques and skills whilst exploring graphic novels, editorials, advertising, fashion, natural history, children’s books, story boarding, concept art, animation, graphic design and e books. This course is delivered by some of Australia’s most respected Illustrators and artists.

This specialist Diploma Graphic Live Production Design Design Illustration course provides a pathway into the Advanced Diploma of The Diploma of Live Production Design is unique to the award-winning Graphic Design Illustration also unique Design Centre Enmore. Students to the Design Centre Enmore. explore all areas of production design for stage, film, festivals, events and television including set and costume, props, model-making, prosthetics and SFX makeup, art direction for film and editing techniques, lighting and construction techniques and entertainment management.

The Diploma in Live Production Design course provides a pathway into the Advanced Diploma of Live Production and Management Services.

Main image: Vivid Sydney 2018 installation by TAFE NSW EDi students.

Above: Hansel and Gretel puppets at the 2018 ‘Anomalous’ extravaganza at Enmore Theatre.

Below: Freaks costumes collection at the 2018 ‘Anomalous’ extravaganza at Enmore Theatre.

For further information contact the Design Centre on (02) 9394 5759 or (02) 9394 5700.

Alternatively, you can email julia.mcrae@tafensw.edu.au

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WAAPA Student Sounds Out Cirque

Christian Peterson.

Photo: Maxwell Batista.

Production and Design graduate Christian Peterson is now touring the world as a sound engineer with Cirque du Soleil. According to WAAPA, graduates from the Sound and Lighting courses invariably have no trouble finding immediate employment.

When did you decide you wanted to be a sound engineer and why?

I played music during my high school years and performed in music theatre, which got me interested in sound. It wasn’t until I recorded my band’s EP when I was 15 that I really got into sound. I bought some microphones, a little mixer and software to record it and it was all done in my bedroom. A bit cringeworthy to listen back to now, though you have to start somewhere.

It’s interesting that a lot of legendary music producers recorded their first albums on only four-track cassette machines and now any kid who has an iPad or a laptop can produce, mix and export an entire album to the world.

What did you enjoy most about your studies at WAAPA? The real highlight was working on the shows; they’re all student run and

I think that allows students a level of ‘make it yours’. That’s crucial for transitioning into work outside of WAAPA, where project management and collaborating with other people and departments is a skill everyone needs. The lecturers we had were awesome and many of them have become colleagues and great friends.

How did the gig with Cirque du Soleil come about?

I left WAAPA in 2015 and was working full time as a sound technician on festivals, concerts and theatre shows around Australia. I met some of the crew on the Cirque du Soleil show Kooza in Melbourne last year and asked if they were hiring. I took a resume, wrote a cover letter, treated it like an interview and after pestering them enough that day (and the day I came back!), they asked if I would join them for the next leg of the tour in Perth. I lived in Perth and

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they happened to need an extra hand in the sound department. Right place at the right time, but had I not asked, it may never have happened!

What does your job at Cirque du Soleil entail?

I work as a PA Tech (Public Address Technician, known in Australia as a Systems Technician) in the Sound Department; my role involves designing, rigging and tuning the sound system for each new venue we arrive in. On arena tours, we move every week and each venue has its challenges in acoustics, audience seating, height/weight restrictions, etc. I also mix the show as backup to the Head of Sound and a lot of my week is spent on projects, whether new or maintenance. On this show I have over 150 speaker cabinets to maintain, rig and tune, and the stage has audience on either side, so it’s quite unique in its design. We have an eight-piece band as well as artists and props mic’d on stage. There’s a lot of wireless systems, whether it’s microphones, in-ear monitoring for the band or comms for the

technicians. The show takes a day to load in and have ready for performance, and it’s all packed up in under five hours, but we’ll have that down to even less, soon.

What are you working on now?

I am on Corteo, that’s just begun its North American arena tour, since it’s a remount of a big top show. We spent a few months in Montreal (where Cirque is based) and Quebec City designing and building the show, and since then we’ve opened in New Orleans and (at the time of writing) are about to load-in to Houston.

What do you love most about being a sound engineer?

I really enjoy the mix of creative and technical work that is involved in sound engineering. Some days I’m behind the console mixing a show based on the emotive and acrobatic content on stage and other days I’m rigging the speakers, making cables and loading trucks (and there’s no shortage of trucks...). Sound is very subjective and we all respond to it differently, so if an audience walks away applauding and happy, then that makes it worth the work.

Ultimately what we do is a service, and I’m very thankful that I get to do what I love. You have to enjoy working in a team environment as, like any career, the biggest challenges are often to do with people. Luckily I am surrounded by a great team at Cirque, with people from all around the world!

Corteo.

Photo: Cirque Du Soleil.

Corteo.

Photo: Cirque Du Soleil.

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Lighting An Audience NIDA’s 2017 October season of student productions offered an interesting challenge for student Veronique Benett. She worked as the Lighting Designer on Fraternal - an original play from NIDA graduate Jake Stewart - which lit the audience.

“We were in one of NIDA’s smaller performance spaces, the Reg Grundy Studio, and the play was staged on a revolving stage in the round,” Veronique said.

“One of the challenges was, because we were lighting the audience area, that we had to create a dynamic lighting rig that worked for all the scenes but also didn’t shine in the audience’s eyes.”

The movement of the stage and how that affected the way actors were seen by the audience was another factor.

“Normally you know where the actor is going to be on stage and how they’re going to move. However, we didn’t have a revolve in the rehearsal room. On a revolve, the lights are

coming from all sides as the actors rotate and are dipping in and out of the light, with the shadow on their faces changing the way they look. It’s much more dynamic. Depending on where a person is sitting, the performance looks different,” she said.

“The director wanted the audience to feel part of the production and achieved this by lighting the audience as well as the set. This would then bring them into the same room as the actors. There were also venetian blinds all the way around the set, so the audience could be brought into the room.

“The lighting set the tone for the mood and what was happening. It was also used to help to shift the story along.

Set construction for Fraternal.

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“I used a lot of colour, but in really soft tints for the set - like lavenders and chocolate shades. We lit the audience mainly using parcans, around 70 in total for the whole setup, with predominantly a warm wash.

“We had to shape the space.

Sometimes the lighting was on the audience and we would adjust the brightness and intensity according to the scene and how we wanted the audience to feel. Other times it was completely off them because we didn’t want them to be seen and we didn’t want them to feel as though everyone else could see each other in the room.

“Once you’re in the venue, a lot of it is done as you go along because things look better once you try them out in different places. You have to account for what you see in the venue. It was a great lesson as a new designer to build flexibility into the lighting rig.”

Another challenge arrived in that the Reg Grundy Studio is a film studio

This image and right: Scenes from Fraternal.

and isn’t equipped with a standard rig like other theatres.

“I found a love of the really lowtech parcans and I also used an older light called a Pattern 23, which had really beautiful light because they’d been maintained by the team at NIDA. I was able to hire a couple of movers I had four of those in the corners.

Other than that it was conventional

lights, based on what we had here. I didn’t use any of the film stock.”

Why is important to be part of the process early?

“If you’re part of the design team early you can be part of the decision making and design process, rather than facilitate someone else’s vision.

You can incorporate the lighting as part of the whole picture on stage”.

Veronique Benett, who was a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Theatre and Stage Management) student at the time of the production, is now studying for a Master of Fine Arts (Design for Performance) at NIDA and training to be a multi-disciplinary designer (lighting, set and costume).

The creative team included Ben Sheen, the Director, and Masters of Fine Arts (Design for Performance) student Genevieve Graham, who was Set and Costume Designer.

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National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) (02) 9697 7600 info@nida.edu.au www.nida.edu.au Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Theatre and Stage Management) - 3 years NIDA’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Theatre and Stage Management) is an immersive, practice-based course which equips students with the specialised skills they require for a successful career in this field.

The course focuses on innovative and effective ways to manage and integrate technical fields within live performance and event environments.

Students gain a broad range of experience and knowledge to prepare them for roles that require creative, technical and managerial expertise across multiple disciplines. Topics covered include stage management, lighting, audio, technical drawing and video for live performance.

All students receive practical experience as stage managers, technical managers, technical designers and crew.

In their final year, students undertake at least 10 weeks of industry placements, where they gain essential real-world experience and have the opportunity to create contacts and networks in the performing arts industry.

This course produces graduates who are industry-ready and highly employable. www.nida.edu.au/technical-theatre Vocational Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services - 9 months full time NIDA’s Vocational Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services prepares you for technical roles in the live production industry, including theatre, dance, opera, concerts, functions, ceremonies and events. Through this course, you will gain the skills and knowledge to implement lighting, sound and vision designs, to operate equipment, and to plan and conduct the bump-in and bump-out of productions.

Training is industry-driven, with content delivered by practising industry professionals and guest tutors from the entertainment arts industry. The course is supported by Opera Australia, and includes site visits to a range of Sydney venues, including the Opera Centre and the Sydney Opera House.

The course includes collaboration with other NIDA students on productions, giving you the opportunity to work with industry experts.

The learning style is hands-on. As well as face-to-face training at NIDA, you will undertake an individual project off site, enabling you to explore an area of specialisation in the industry.

Assessments take place throughout the course, allowing you to build on the skills you develop. www.nida.edu.au/live-production TAFE Western Sydney http://entertainment.wsi.tafensw.edu.au/courses/live-sound-and-lighting Live Production Certificates and Diplomas Australian Institute of Music (02) 9219 5444 www.aim.edu.au/courses/acting-theatre Bachelor of Music - Audio Engineering - 2 years (6 trimesters) Diploma of Music - Audio Engineering - 15 months (4 trimesters) Masters of Music - Audio Engineering This audio course is for students who want to follow a career as a sound engineer, music producer, or audio specialist, with a focus on technical production skills.

Students develop professional skills in critical listening, recording, mixing, studio and live sound. AIM's audio course is delivered by some of the finest Audio teachers in Australia. There is a high component of collaboration as audio students work with other AIM students including composers, musicians, performers and actors to complete major recording projects. www.aim.edu.au/courses/audio-engineering#sthash.713zsQbq.dpuf

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Western Sydney University (02) 9852 5222 study@westernsydney.edu.au www.westernsydney.edu.au/future B Screen Media (Arts and Production) - 3 years full-time/ 6 years part time.

You will undertake a major in Media Arts Production covering a variety of digital platform production practices including short film, documentary, experimental, transmedia and TV. Prerequisites HSC. TAFE Queensland Gold Coast (07) 5581 8300 gold.coast@tafe.qld.edu.au www.tafeqld.edu.au Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production) (CUA50815) Enrich your career in the music industry with this advanced-level qualification. You'll get the specialised skills needed to become an assistant sound engineer or composer. https://tafeqld.edu.au/courses/17849/diploma-of-music-industry?Region=%22Gold%20Coast%22 Certificate III in Live Production and Services (CUA30415) Kick start your backstage career in the entertainment industry with this entry-level qualification. Develop the basic skills and knowledge to work as an assistant in props, stage production, or the box office. https://tafeqld.edu.au/courses/18452/certificate-iii-in-live-production-and-services?Region=%22Gold%20Coast%22 Diploma of Screen and Media (Interactive Media) (CUA51015) Activate your career in screen and media with this diploma qualification. This course is ideal for creative people seeking employment in interactive media. https://tafeqld.edu.au/courses/18179/diploma-of-screen-and-media?Region=%22Gold%20Coast%22 Diploma of Screen and Media / Bachelor of Games and Interactive Design (CUA51015 / 307JA.1) Get ahead of the game with this advanced dual qualification, delivered in partnership with the University of Canberra.

Become a games designer, software engineer, or animator. https://tafeqld.edu.au/courses/18181/diploma-of-screen-and-media-bachelor-of-games-and-interactive-design?

Region=%22Gold%20Coast%22 Griffith University Queensland Conservatorium of Music (07) 3735 7111 (Brisbane) | (07) 5552 8800 (Gold Coast) www.griffith.edu.au Bachelor of Music Technology with Honours - 1 year full-time This program will prepare talented undergraduate students studying music technology for entry into Masters or Doctoral studies by developing their research skills and broadening the scope of both research method and creative practice. The program comprises of coursework and a dissertation.

Prerequisites: Completed all three years of the degree requirements of the 1195 Bachelor of Music Technology or hold an equivalent three or four year degree in music technology from a recognized university; achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 5.6 (on a scale of 7.0) or equivalent from a recognized university (consideration will be given to students who achieve a minimum GPA of 5.6 in the final year of their program); have at least a Distinction in each of the third year major study courses 3719QCM Sound Production Projects and 3729QCM Sound Production Projects or demonstrate a standard equivalent to a Distinction in final year Music Technology major area of study from a recognized university; have at least a Distinction in each of the third year technology literature courses 3711QCM Music Technology and 3721QCM Music Technology or have a good general academic record including a standard equivalent to a Distinction in courses involving a written research component or equivalent from a recognized university. www148.griffith.edu.au/degree-career-finder/Program/OverviewAndFees?ProgramCode=2049 Certificate in Music Technology - 1 year part-time The music industry offers a diverse range of opportunities. This program will help you to develop your knowledge by addressing key technology topics, including sound recording, sound engineering, MIDI and theory-based topics.

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www148.griffith.edu.au/degree-career-finder/Program/OverviewAndFees?ProgramCode=9298 Certificate in Popular Music Technology - 1 Year Part-time This is the path for you if your earlier studies in music have not been sufficient for entry into the Bachelor of Popular Music.

The music industry offers a diverse range of opportunities. This certificate program will help you to develop your knowledge by addressing key technology topics including sound recording, sound engineering, MIDI and theory-based topics.

Prerequisites: English 4SA plus audition and folio of recorded work Queensland University of Technology Creative Industries Faculty (07) 3138 2000 askqut@qut.edu.au www.qut.edu.au Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Production) - 3 years full-time This course provides you with fundamental skills in stage management, lighting, sound, multimedia production, costume, props, stage mechanics, scenery construction and theatre design. You’ll also have the opportunity to specialise in a particular area of live production and access to industry- based learning and placements. Graduates work for companies and shows all over the world as stage managers, production managers, lighting, sound and scenic designers, technical programmers and operators, tour managers, technical directors and in the areas of props, costumes and stage mechanics, theatrical flying and automation. They work across all types of live production and performance including classical and contemporary music, theatre, dance, circus, ballet, festivals, opera, corporate theatre, sports production including opening and closing ceremonies, and large public performance events. www.qut.edu.au/study/international-courses/bachelor-of-fine-arts/bachelor-of-fine-arts-technical-production Federation University SMB Campus 1800 FED UNI (1800 333 864) info@federation.edu.au www.federation.edu.au/liveprod Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services (CUA40415) - 1 year Diploma of Live Production and Management Services (CUA50415) - 1 year This is a nationally recognised qualification designed by the industry. FedUni have fully-equipped theatres as well as digital and analogue sound studios, offline lighting editors, vision mixers, computers and full production facilities. You will become involved in providing technical support for a range of "in-house" productions and will also be assisted in getting placements in a variety of workplaces. While students can expect to get a broad range of skills there is also room for individual specialisation in areas of interest.

Prerequisites: All applicants will require an interview, during which they will need to demonstrate some skill or knowledge within costume, lighting, scenery and props, screen and media, sound, staging or vision systems. Applicants will be notified of interview arrangements.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. RTO Code 4909.

Box Hill Institute of TAFE 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445) info@boxhill.edu.au Advanced Diploma of Sound Production You will develop a high level of skills and practise within the recording industry, including skills of the studio engineer and record producer. This course incorporates advanced studies in industry standards of software and hardware, including ProTools, as well as advanced microphone techniques and session management skills. www.bhtafe.edu.au/courses/local/Pages/MUSP6.aspx Certificate III in Sound Production

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Victorian College of the Arts University of Melbourne 13 MELB http://vca.unimelb.edu.au Postgraduate Diploma in Performance Creation (Design, Lighting Design, Sound Design) The Postgraduate Diploma in Performance Creation brings together choreographers, directors, designers, and animateurs in a program which enables distinct discipline specialisations as well as collaborative and interdisciplinary projects through common subject areas. The course is focused on nurturing and developing arts practitioners who will contribute through leadership, research and performance development to Australian culture in the arts. This is an intensive practicebased graduate coursework degree, taking one year of full-time study with streams available in Animateuring, Choreography, Directing, Design (Set and Costume), Lighting Design, and Sound Design. http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/pgdipp Victoria University (03) 9919 3204 music@vu.edu.au Advanced Diploma of Sound Production A variety of music technology and related fields will be open to you, including the studio, live sound, MIDI, digital audio editing, collaboration and management. www.vu.edu.au/courses/advanced-diploma-of-sound-production-cus60209 WAAPA Edith Cowan University 134 ECU (134 328) enquiries@ecu.edu.au Advanced Diploma of Live Production and Management Services Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services WAAPA’s Production and Design programs prepare students in a range of interpretive and technical theatre disciplines through teaching methods designed to recognise and refine the skills and potential of each individual. Unparalleled in any other Australasian arts training institution, WAAPA provides Production and Design students with the greatest diversity of ‘on the job’ theatrical experiences.

Students have access to simulated industry training in the design, construction and management of the Academy’s annual repertoire of 30 plus productions, utilising the seven diverse performance venues, as well as numerous external performance spaces.

WAAPA’s professionally staffed and equipped workshop and wardrobe facilities, along with state-of-the-art lighting and sound studios, give students immediate ‘hands-on’ access to all production development, construction and staging processes associated with the most up-to-date industry expectation and practice.

Incorporating a provocative mix of national and international professional directors, teachers and supervisors, WAAPA’s year-long season of drama, music theatre, dance, opera, films and jazz, classical and contemporary music concerts gives Production and Design graduates the winning edge in preparation for a seamless transition into a wide range of careers within the creative and technical industries both here and abroad.

Admission Requirements: Applications are submitted directly to WAAPA via the Online Admission System. Admission is based on portfolio and interview.

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Stage Management

Freaks costumes collection at the 2018 ‘Anomalous’ extravaganza at Enmore Theatre.

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NIDA (02) 9697 7600 info@nida.edu.au www.nida.edu.au Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Theatre and Stage Management) - 3 years NIDA’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Theatre and Stage Management) is an immersive, practice-based course which equips students with the specialised skills they require for a successful career in this field.

The course focuses on innovative and effective ways to manage and integrate technical fields within live performance and event environments.

Students gain a broad range of experience and knowledge to prepare them for roles that require creative, technical and managerial expertise across multiple disciplines. Topics covered include stage management, lighting, audio, technical drawing and video for live performance.

All students receive practical experience as stage managers, technical managers, technical designers and crew.

In their final year, students undertake at least 10 weeks of industry placements, where they gain essential real-world experience and have the opportunity to create contacts and networks in the performing arts industry.

This course produces graduates who are industry-ready and highly employable. www.nida.edu.au/technical-theatre University of Southern Queensland 1800 269 500 study@usq.edu.au Bachelor of Creative Arts (Stage Management Major)

Queensland University of Technology (07) 3138 2000 askqut@qut.edu.au Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Production) - 3 years full-time This course provides you with fundamental skills in stage management, lighting, sound, multimedia production, costume, props, stage mechanics, scenery construction and theatre design. You’ll also have the opportunity to specialise in a particular area of live production and access to industry- based learning and placements. Graduates work for companies and shows all over the world as stage managers, production managers, lighting, sound and scenic designers, technical programmers and operators, tour managers, technical directors and in the areas of props, costumes and stage mechanics, theatrical flying and automation. They work across all types of live production and performance including classical and contemporary music, theatre, dance, circus, ballet, festivals, opera, corporate theatre, sports production including opening and closing ceremonies, and large public performance events. www.qut.edu.au/study/international-courses/bachelor-of-fine-arts/bachelor-of-fine-arts-technical-production Tasmanian Polytechnic (03) 6220 3133 enquiries@academy.tas.edu.au Diploma Of Live Production, Theatre And Events (Technical Production) The course aims to provide graduates with the broad-based knowledge and practical skills required to gain and sustain professional employment in the arts and entertainment industry;  as a member of the technical crew on a show/event  as an employee of a theatre based or independent production company  as a member or leader in events at a variety of venues.

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Victorian College of the Arts University of Melbourne 13 MELB http://vca.unimelb.edu.au Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) - 3 years full-time The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) trains you to design, create, operate and manage in your chosen area of production.

The program offers you three majors to choose from: Performance Technology, Stage Management and Design Realisation.

Performance Technology teaches you about lighting, audio and vision, electrics and software in theatre. It also trains you in the practical usage of the technology as well as developing your design skills.

In the Stage Management major, you gain skills in stage, company and production management and are introduced to performance technology.

Design Realisation trains you in costume, props and visual communication. You learn the skills required to create and realise a design. http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/bachelor-of-fine-arts-production/overview Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) (Production) - 1 year full-time http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/bachelor-of-fine-arts-honours-production/overview Master of Fine Arts (Production) - 2 years full-time http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-of-fine-arts-production/overview SEDA 1300 11 7332 sedagroup.com.au All SEDA students also undertake VET Certificates which contribute to their Senior Secondary Certificate and develop their industry specific credentials, allowing them to transition into work or further study.

With strong connection to industry, students develop initiative, communication, leadership, resilience and critical thinking skills. This provides SEDA graduates with the opportunity to gain employment across numerous industries.

In the final year of the program students study a Diploma of Screen and Media. Students who successfully complete their Diploma have the opportunity to gain direct entry into one of a range of courses offered by SEDA’s partner universities. www.segagroup.com.au/arts WAAPA Edith Cowan University PH: 134 ECU (134 328) enquiries@ecu.edu.au Advanced Diploma of Live Production and Management Services Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services WAAPA’s Production and Design programs prepare students in a range of interpretive and technical theatre disciplines through teaching methods designed to recognise and refine the skills and potential of each individual. Unparalleled in any other Australasian arts training institution, WAAPA provides Production and Design students with the greatest diversity of ‘on the job’ theatrical experiences.

Students have access to simulated industry training in the design, construction and management of the Academy’s annual repertoire of 30 plus productions, utilising our seven diverse performance venues, as well as numerous external performance spaces.

WAAPA’s professionally staffed and equipped workshop and wardrobe facilities, along with state-of-the-art lighting and sound studios, give students immediate ‘hands-on’ access to all production development, construction and staging processes associated with the most up-to-date industry expectation and practice.

Incorporating a provocative mix of national and international professional directors, teachers and supervisors, WAAPA’s year-long season of drama, music theatre, dance, opera, films and jazz, classical and contemporary music concerts gives our Production and Design graduates the winning edge in preparation for a seamless transition into a wide range of careers within the creative and technical industries both here and abroad.

Admission Requirements: Applications are submitted directly to WAAPA via the Online Admission System. Admission is based on portfolio and interview.

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Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School +64 4 381 9251 apply@toiwhakaari.ac.nz www.toiwhakaari.ac.nz Bachelor of Performing Arts (Management) - 3 years In the performing arts every production has a different working model; this requires managers to be adaptable, flexible and skilled at leading teams through a creative process.

Understanding all aspects of the craft and being able to empower people to work to their strengths is key.

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Voice

Abi Tucker in Bell Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Photo: Rush.

Sydney Conservatorium of Music University of Sydney (02) 9036 6530 Graduate Diploma in Music (Opera Performance) http://sydney.edu.au/courses/programs/master-of-music-studies-opera-performance/GraduateDiploma-in-Music-Opera-Performance Master of Music Studies (Opera Performance) http://sydney.edu.au/courses/programs/master-of-music-studies-opera-performance/Master-of-Music-Studies-OperaPerformance

http://music.sydney.edu.au/study/our-degrees National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) (02) 9697 7600 info@nida.edu.au www.nida.edu.au Master of Fine Arts (Voice) - 15 months full time NIDA’s MFA (Voice) provides specialised, conservatoire-based practice and pedagogy for actors, theatre directors, teachers of speech and drama, speech therapists or those wishing to develop a voice practice as a vocation.

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It is expected that graduates of the course will find employment in vocal coaching or directing for theatre, screen and broadcast media, or as corporate trainers and presenters, actor trainers, academics and practitioners of voice and speech.

Students are empowered to develop their own artistic vision, as well as their capacity for leadership within the cultural, performance and academic communities.

Applicants should note that the course may involve some interstate travel, and will include an international field trip. The airfare and a capped contribution to expenses will be provided by NIDA for field trips. www.nida.edu.au/voice Griffith University Queensland Conservatorium of Music (07) 3735 7111 Graduate Diploma of Music - Opera Performance - South Bank (QCGU) (Vocal or Opera) www14.griffith.edu.au/cis/p_cat/require.asp?ProgCode=4112&Type=require Victorian College of the Arts The University of Melbourne 13 MELB http://vca.unimelb.edu.au Postgraduate Certificate In Voice Studies - 1 year part-time This course is designed to provide study and practice in voice for individuals who wish to follow a career in voice teaching. It is particularly likely to appeal to professionals who already have a knowledge and interest in the voice e.g. actors, directors, drama teachers and trained singers.

The program develops your skills in the practice of using voice, language and text including diagnostic tools for enhancing voice practice and your own approach for working with the relationship between voice, speech and text.

As the development of voice skills is a physical training, to gain full benefit from the course it is expected that you develop your own daily practice. https://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/postgraduate-certificate-in-voice-studies/overview Postgraduate Diploma in Voice Studies http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/graduate-diploma-in-voice-studies/overview Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) 1300 725 709 office@ameb.edu.au www.ameb.edu.au All instruments, speech and Drama As one of the most respected bodies in this field AMEB's qualifications are recognised as a national benchmark across Australia. AMEB examinations are based on syllabuses designed by leading scholars and performers, regularly updated to ensure that they reflect an appropriate range of performance skills and the latest musicological research. The content of these syllabuses is, wherever practical, published in affordable editions, ensuring that the cost to students of acquiring a full range of the set pieces is as simple and inexpensive as possible.

What is offered:  A qualification that is widely recognised and respected  The only examination body with formal links to major Australian universities and Ministers for Education  The most widely-used assessment system for Music, Speech and Drama in Australia  Assessment from the preliminary to diploma level  Highly-trained examiners who are specialists in their instrument  Detailed written reports for practical examinations  Fresh and accessible syllabuses developed in consultation with teachers, parents and students  A wide range of repertoire available in the manual lists, in addition to AMEB publications  Local teacher support and networks  Quality publications

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Writing For Theatre

Ravenswood School for Girls’ BrontÍ.

National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) (02) 9697 7600 info@nida.edu.au www.nida.edu.au Master of Fine Arts (Writing for Performance) - 15 months full time MFA (Writing for Performance) students will have the opportunity to work in fields as diverse as film and digital media while writing their major work. Excerpts of this work will be presented at the end of the year, with the writers themselves directing actors in a rehearsed reading for a public audience.

Graduates of the course may be employed as playwrights and as writers for other performance genres, including film, television, radio and digital media.

Nevertheless, writing for performance is normally a freelance occupation, and students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to access and navigate a rapidly changing landscape of contemporary textual practices.

Applicants should note that the course may involve some interstate travel and will include an international learning experience. www.nida.edu.au/writing Canberra Academy of Dramatic Art (RTO 40859) 1300 908 905 admin@cada.net.au www.cada.net.au Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development (CUA60415) - 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time Writers are developers of creative products in their own right, whether they're writing for stage, screen or the human voice. In this script writing course you will learn how to adapt your writing skills to suit a range of different media, how to market yourself and your work, and also work on a major project of personal interest.

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Victorian College of the Arts University of Melbourne 13 MELB http://vca.unimelb.edu.au Master of Writing for Performance - 1 year full-time The Master of Writing for Performance focuses on developing the skills and emerging aesthetic of the individual and collaborative writer for diverse forms of contemporary live performance. It is unique in Australian theatre culture, focusing on the diversity of voices and cultures present in contemporary writing in Australia and overseas.

Through a combination of writing workshops, critical seminars and discussions you develop skills in writing for diverse contexts and live performance while gaining an understanding of the relationship between the playwright and the cultural contexts in which they write.

The program focuses on the development of a full length play, as well as four other smaller performance writing projects including: writing from improvisation with acting and directing students; writing for digital mediums; adaptation of existing texts; and writing for live art projects. The projects are supported by an analysis of dramaturgical principles and play structures based in character, dramatic action, conflict, dialogue, action and causal logic, as well as more experimental, non-linear writing based on post-dramatic concepts. At the end of the year, each writer presents a rehearsed presentation of a full-length play to industry and public.

The program welcomes applications from: writers, actors, directors, animateurs, theatre makers, designers and dramaturges, with moderate to extensive experience in performance writing. http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-of-writing-for-performance/overview Master of Fine Arts (Theatre) - 2 years full-time Research by means of creative practice is central to the graduate programs of Performing Arts, where we seek to nurture creative excellence hand in hand with intellectual rigour and excitement. The Theatre specialisation of the MFA invites students to engage in research projects focused, in a broad range of different ways, on theatrical practice or issues related to theatre, or that illuminates or expands on the medium in some way.

The majority of projects will involve research by means of the candidate’s own theatrical practice – the term ‘theatre’ in this context may be quite broadly interpreted – alongside a written dissertation, but some projects will focus on the practice of others and consist of a dissertation only.

While the School insists that MFA practice-based projects fulfil the rigorous requirements of all academic research, the nature of the practice may vary considerably from project to project (e.g. the re-direction of a pre-existing script, the creation of a devised performance, a new approach to training, and so on). The onus on the candidate is to ensure that their practice constitutes research, and that the research focus can be consciously articulated in written form. http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-of-fine-arts-theatre/overview Master of Dramaturgy - 1 year full-time http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-of-dramaturgy/overview

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Course Index Name of Institution

Course

Page

Category

State

16th Street 16th Street 16th Street

Full Time Program Part Time Program Youth Program

30 30 30

Acting Acting Acting

VIC VIC VIC

Academy of Film, Theatre and Television Academy of Film, Theatre and Television Academy of Film, Theatre and Television Academy of Film, Theatre and Television

Advanced Diploma Stage and Screen Acting Certificate IV Theatre and Screen Performance Advanced Diploma of Musical Theatre Advanced Diploma of Live Production and Management

21 22 90 103

Acting Acting Musical Theatre Stage Management

NSW NSW NSW NSW

Academy of Music and Performing Arts Academy of Music and Performing Arts

Associate Degree of Music Bachelor of Music

71 71

Music Music

NSW NSW

Act 1

Acting Classes for Kids and Teens

32

Acting

VIC

Actors Centre Australia

Advanced Diploma Performing Arts

21

Acting

NSW

Adelaide College of the Arts - TAFE SA Adelaide College of the Arts - TAFE SA Adelaide College of the Arts - TAFE SA Adelaide College of the Arts - TAFE SA Adelaide College of the Arts - TAFE SA Adelaide College of the Arts - TAFE SA

Advanced Diploma of Arts Acting Certificate III Live Production Services Certificate IV Live Production Services Diploma Live Productions and Technical Services Bachelor of Creative Arts Dance Certificates in Music

29 46 46 46 57, 58 81

Acting Costume / Props Costume / Props Costume / Props Dance Music

SA SA SA SA SA SA

ANU ANU

Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music Honours

77 77

Music Music

NSW NSW

Australian Ballet School Australian Ballet School Australian Ballet School Australian Ballet School

Advance Diploma of Dance Level 7 Diploma of Dance Level 5 & 6 Graduate Diploma in Classic Ballet Graduate Diploma Elite Dance Instruction

54 54 54 54

Dance Dance Dance Dance

VIC VIC VIC VIC

Australian Institute of Music Australian Institute of Music Australian Institute of Music Australian Institute of Music Australian Institute of Music Australian Institute of Music Australian Institute of Music Australian Institute of Music Australian Institute of Music

Bachelor of Performance Bachelor of Entertainment Management Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music Musical Theatre Diploma of Music Musical Theatre Master of Music Musical Theatre Bachelor of Music Audio Engineering Diploma of Music Audio Engineering Master of Music Audio Engineering

23 36 71 86 86 86 99 99 99

Acting Arts Management Music Music Theatre Music Theatre Music Theatre Sound and Lighting Sound and Lighting Sound and Lighting

NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW

Australian National Academy of Music Australian National Academy of Music Australian National Academy of Music

Professional Performance Program Fellowship Master of Music

84 84 84

Music Music Music

NSW NSW NSW

Australian Performing Arts Grammar School

High School

63

Drama Education

NSW

Australian Performing Arts Network Australian Performing Arts Network Australian Performing Arts Network Australian Performing Arts Network Australian Performing Arts Network Australian Performing Arts Network

Certificate II in Dance Certificate II in Performing Arts Certificate IV in Performing Arts Music Theatre Certificate IV in Performing Arts Dance Diploma in Music Theatre Diploma in Dance

52 52 52 52 52 52

Dance Dance Dance Dance Dance Dance

NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW

Box Hill Institute of TAFE Box Hill Institute of TAFE Box Hill Institute of TAFE Box Hill Institute of TAFE Box Hill Institute of TAFE Box Hill Institute of TAFE Box Hill Institute of TAFE Box Hill Institute of TAFE

Diploma of Dance Advanced Diploma of Music Bachelor of Applies Music Composition Bachelor of Applies Music Performance Certificate IV in Music Diploma of Music Advanced Diploma of Sound Production Certificate III in Sound Production

53 83 83 83 83 83 101 101

Dance Music Music Music Music Music Sound and Light Sound and Light

VIC VIC VIC VIC VIC VIC VIC VIC

Brent Street Brent Street Brent Street Brent Street

Diploma of Dance Elite Performance Certificate IV in Dance Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management Diploma of Music Theatre

47 47 51 90

Dance Dance Dance Music Theatre

NSW NSW NSW NSW

Canberra Academy of Dramatic Arts Canberra Academy of Dramatic Arts Canberra Academy of Dramatic Arts

Advanced Diploma of Performance Certificate IV Acting Stage and Screen Diploma/Certificate of Musical Theatre

23 23 91

Acting Acting Musical Theatre

ACT ACT ACT

Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music

Bachelor of Music Diploma of Music

78 78

Music Music

QLD QLD

Charles Sturt University

Bachelor of Stage and Screen

63

Drama Education

NSW

82 82 82

Music Music Music

TAS TAS TAS

Conservatorium on Music - University of Tasmania Associate Degree in Music Rock Studies Conservatorium on Music - University of Tasmania Associate Degree in Music Studies Conservatorium on Music - University of Tasmania Bachelor of Music

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Conservatorium on Music - University of Tasmania Conservatorium on Music - University of Tasmania Conservatorium on Music - University of Tasmania Conservatorium on Music - University of Tasmania Conservatorium on Music - University of Tasmania Conservatorium on Music - University of Tasmania Conservatorium on Music - University of Tasmania Conservatorium on Music - University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Music with Honours Bachelor of Musical Art Diploma in Musical Performance Graduate Certificate in Music Studies Graduate Diploma in Music Studies Graduate Diploma in Professional Music Practice Master of Music Master of Music Studies

82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82

Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music

TAS TAS TAS TAS TAS TAS TAS TAS

Curtin University

Bachelor of Arts

65

Drama Education

WA

Dance Factory Dance Factory Dance Factory Dance Factory Dance Factory Dance Factory Dance Factory Dance Factory

Certificate II in Dance Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching Certificate III in Dance Certificate IV in Dance Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management Diploma of Dance Elite Performance Diploma of Dance Teaching and Management Diploma of Musical Theatre

55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55, 93

Dance Dance Dance Dance Dance Dance Dance Dance / Musical Theatre

VIC VIC VIC VIC Vic VIC VIC VIC

Dance World Dance World Dance World Dance World Dance World Dance World

Advanced Diploma of Dance Certificate II in Dance Certificate III in Dance Certificate IV in Dance Diploma of Dance Classical Ballet Diploma of Dance Elite Performance

54 54 54 54 54 54

Dance Dance Dance Dance Dance Dance

VIC VIC VIC VIC VIC VIC

Deakin University Deakin University Deakin University

Bachelor of Creative Arts Bachelor of Creative Arts Dance Performance Studies

29 53 63

Acting Dance Drama Education

VIC VIC VIC

Ed5 International Ed5 International

Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts

52 91

Dance Musical Theatre

NSW NSW

Elder Conservatorium of Music - Uni of Adelaide Elder Conservatorium of Music - Uni of Adelaide Elder Conservatorium of Music - Uni of Adelaide Elder Conservatorium of Music - Uni of Adelaide Elder Conservatorium of Music - Uni of Adelaide Elder Conservatorium of Music - Uni of Adelaide

Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music with Honours Certificate III in Music Certificate IV in Music Diploma in Instrumental Music Diploma in Music

81 81 81 81 81 81

Music Music Music Music Music Music

SA SA SA SA SA SA

Federation University Federation University Federation University

Bachelor of Acting Stage and Screen Bachelor of Arts Music Theatre Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services

31 92 100

Acting Music Theatre Sound and Light

VIC VIC VIC

Flinders Drama Centre - Flinders University Flinders Drama Centre - Flinders University Flinders Drama Centre - Flinders University Flinders Drama Centre - Flinders University

Bachelor of Creative Arts Drama Bachelor of Creative Arts Acting Bachelor of Creative Arts Drama Honours Bachelor of Creative Arts Dance

28,55,59,65 Acting / Directing / Education 28 Acting 28 Acting 58 Dance

SA SA SA SA

Griffith University - Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University - Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University - Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University - Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University - Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University - Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University - Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University - Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University - Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University - Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University - Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University - Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University - Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University - Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University - Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University - Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University - Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University - Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University - Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University - Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University - Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University - Queensland Conservatorium

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Theatre Bachelor of Education (Drama) Master of Applied Theatre and Drama Education Master of Applied Theatre and Drama Education with Honours Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary and Applied Theatre Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music with Honours Bachelor of Popular Music Bachelor of Popular Music with Honours Certificate in Music Studies Doctor of Musical Arts Graduate Certificate in Music Studies Graduate Diploma Music Studies Master in Music Studies Masters in Music Bachelor of Musical Theatre Bachelor of Music Technology Bachelor of Music Technology with Honours Certificate in Music Technology Certificate in Popular Music Technology Graduate Diploma of Music Opera Graduate Diploma of Music Opera

26 26 26 26 64, 13 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 91 99 99 99 99 107 108

Acting Acting Acting Acting Drama Education / Writing Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Theatre Sound and Light Sound and Light Sound and Light Sound and Light Voice Writing for Theatre

QLD QLD QLD QLD QLD QLD QLD QLD QLD QLD QLD QLD QLD QLD QLD QLD QLD QLD QLD QLD QLD QLD

Harvest Rain

Musical Theatre Internship

91

Musical Theatre

QLD

James Cook University

Bachelor of New Media Arts Music and Sound

78

Music

QLD

Jazz Musical Institute Jazz Musical Institute

Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance Diploma of Music in Jazz Performance

81 81

Music Music

QLD QLD

JMC Academy JMC Academy JMC Academy

Diploma of Audio Engineering and Sound Production 98 Bachelor of Creative Technology Audio Engineering and Sound Production 98 Associate Degree of Audio Engineering and Sound Production 98

Sound and Light Sound and Light Sound and Light

NSW NSW NSW

La Trobe University

Bachelor of Creative Arts

29

Acting

VIC

Macquarie University

Bachelor of Arts Major in Dance

53

Drama Education

NSW

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Massey University

Expressive Arts

66

Drama Education

NZ

Michelle Slater

Diploma of Musical Theatre

93

Musical Theatre

VIC

Monash University Monash University Monash University Monash University Murdoch University Monash University Monash University

Certificate in Theatre Bachelor of Performing Arts Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts Diploma of Arts Theatre and Drama Major Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music

30 30 30 30 65 83 83

Acting Acting Acting Acting Drama Education Music Music

VIC VIC VIC VIC WA VIC VIC

Music SA

Certificate III in Music Business

37

Arts Management

SA

NASDA New Zealand

Bachelor of Performing Arts Music Theatre

94

Music Theatre

NZ

National College of Dance National College of Dance

Certificate IV in Dance Diploma of Dance Elite Performance

51 51

Dance Dance

NSW NSW

Northern Rivers Conservatorium of Arts

Cert and Diploma in Music

74

Music

NSW

NICA NICA NICA

Bachelor of Circus Arts Certificate III in Circus Arts Certificate IV in Circus Arts

39 39 39

Circus Circus Circus

VIC VIC VIC

NIDA NIDA NIDA NIDA NIDA NIDA NIDA NIDA NIDA NIDA NIDA NIDA NIDA NIDA NIDA NIDA

Bachelor of Fine Arts Acting Vocational Diploma Stage and Screen Performance Master of Fine Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts Costume Bachelor of Fine Arts Design and Performance Bachelor of Fine Arts Properties and Objects Bachelor of Fine Arts Staging Master of Fine Arts Design and Performance Master of Fine Art Directing Graduate Diploma of Dramatic Art Directing Diploma of Music Theatre Bachelor of Fine Arts Production Vocational Diploma of Live Production Bachelor of Fine Arts Technical Theatre and Stage Management Master of Fine Arts Voice Master of Fine Arts Writing for Performance

23 23 36 44 44 44 44 44 59 59 90 98 98 103 107 108

Acting Acting Arts Management Costume/Props Costume/Props Costume/Props Costume/Props Costume/Props Directing Directing Music Theatre Sound and Light Sound and Light Stage Management Voice Writing

NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW

Patrick Studios Australia Patrick Studios Australia

Certificate II, III, IV in Dance Diploma in Musical Theatre

56 93

Dance Musical Theatre

VIC VIC

Principal Academy of Dance and Theatre Arts

Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts

57

Dance

WA

Queensland University of Technology Queensland University of Technology Queensland University of Technology Queensland University of Technology Queensland University of Technology Queensland University of Technology Queensland University of Technology Queensland University of Technology Queensland University of Technology Queensland University of Technology

Bachelor of Fine Arts Acting Bachelor of Fine Arts Drama Bachelor of Business and Creative Industries Bachelor of Creative Industries Bachelor of Fine Arts Dance Bachelor of Fine Arts Dance Performance Bachelor of Music Graduate Certificates and Masters Bachelor of Fine Arts Technical Production Bachelor of Fine Arts Technical Production

27 27 36 36 53 53 78 78 100 103

Acting Acting Arts Management Arts Management Dance Dance Music Music Sound and Lighting Stage Management

QLD QLD QLD QLD QLD QLD QLD QLD QLD QLD

RMIT

Bachelor of Arts Music

83

Music

VIC

Screenwise

Diploma of Screen Acting

25

Acting

NSW

SEDA SEDA

Arts Development Program Arts Development Program

64 104

Drama Education Stage Management

VIC VIC

Showfit

One year course

93

Musical Theatre

VIC

Southern Cross University

Bachelor of Contemporary Music

74

Music

NSW

Spectrum Dance Spectrum Dance Spectrum Dance Spectrum Dance

Advanced Elite Performance Program Certificate IV in Dance Diploma of Dance Elite Performance Diploma in Music Theatre

56 56 56 92

Dance Dance Dance Music Theatre

VIC VIC VIC VIC

Sydney College of Make Up Art Sydney College of Make Up Art Sydney College of Make Up Art

Certificate II in Make Up Certificate IV in Make Up Diploma of Make Up

69 69 69

Make Up Make Up Make Up

NSW NSW NSW

Sydney Conservatorium of Music - University of Sydney Sydney Conservatorium of Music - University of Sydney Sydney Conservatorium of Music - University of Sydney Sydney Conservatorium of Music - University of Sydney Sydney Conservatorium of Music - University of Sydney Sydney Conservatorium of Music - University of Sydney Sydney Conservatorium of Music - University of Sydney Sydney Theatre School

Bachelor of Music Composition Bachelor of Music Education Bachelor of Music Performance Bachelor of Music Studies (Honours) Combined with Bachelor of Arts Diploma of Music Performance Graduate Diploma Opera Advance Diploma Acting

74 74 74 74 74 74 107 24

Music Music Music Music Music Music Voice Acting

NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW

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Sydney University

Performance Studies

62

Drama Education

NSW

TAFE NSW Illawarra

Diploma in Music

74

Music

NSW

TAFE Queensland Gold Coast TAFE Queensland Gold Coast TAFE Queensland Gold Coast TAFE Queensland Gold Coast TAFE Queensland Gold Coast TAFE Queensland Gold Coast

Diploma of Music Business Diploma of Music Diploma of Music Business Certificate III in Live Productions Theatre and Events Diploma of Sound Production Diploma of Screen Media

36 78 78 99 99 99

Arts Management Music Music Sound and Light Sound and Light Sound and Light

QLD QLD QLD QLD QLD QLD

TAFE Western Sydney TAFE Western Sydney

Diploma in Musical Theatre Live Production Certificates and Diplomas

90 99

Musical Theatre Sound and Lighting

NSW NSW

Talent Company of Australia - Stage School Australia Screen and Acting Short Courses

32

Acting

VIC

Tasmanian Polytechnic

Advanced Diploma Stage Management

104

Stage Management

TAS

The Actors Pulse The Actors Pulse The Actors Pulse

Acting Course Meisner Technique Screen Acting Course

22 22 22

Acting Acting Acting

NSW NSW NSW

The Actor's Workshop The Actor's Workshop The Actor's Workshop

Advanced Diploma Film, Television and Theatre Certificate IV in Film and Television Diploma of Film, TV and Acting

26 26 26

Acting Acting Acting

QLD QLD QLD

The National Theatre Drama School The National Theatre Drama School

Advances Diploma of Acting Preparatory Course Stage and Screen

31 31

Acting Acting

VIC VIC

Toi Whakaari NZ - New Zealand Drama School Toi Whakaari NZ - New Zealand Drama School Toi Whakaari NZ - New Zealand Drama School Toi Whakaari NZ - New Zealand Drama School Toi Whakaari NZ - New Zealand Drama School

Bachelor of Performing Arts Acting Bachelor of Performing Arts Management Bachelor of Design Diploma in Costume Construction Bachelor of Performing Arts Management

34 38 46 46 105

Acting Arts Management Costume / Props Costume / Props Stage Management

NZ NZ NZ NZ NZ

University of Auckland

Theatre Studies/Masters of education

66

Drama Education

NZ

University of Melbourne - Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Bachelor of Music

83

Music

NSW

University of New England University of New England University of New England University of New England University of New England University of New England

Bachelor of Arts Major in theatre studies Bachelor of Theatre Studies Doctor of Philosophy Master of Applied Theatre Studies Master of Arts with Honours Bachelor of Theatre and Performance

24 24 24 24 24 63

Acting Acting Acting Acting Acting Drama Education

NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW

University of Newcastle University of Newcastle University of Newcastle University of Newcastle

Bachelor of Arts Creative and Perf Arts Doctor of Philosophy Drama and Performance Bachelor of Music

24 24 24 76

Acting Acting Acting Music

NSW NSW NSW NSW

University of Notre Dame

Theatre Studies

65

Drama Education

NSW

University of NSW University of NSW

Performance Studies Bachelor of Music

62 76

Drama Education Music

NSW NSW

University of Queensland University of Queensland University of Queensland University of Queensland

Drama Single Major Bachelor of Arts Honours Music Single Major Diploma of Music Performance

27 64 81 81

Acting Drama Education Music Music

QLD QLD QLD QLD

University of South Australia University of South Australia

Bachelor of Media Arts Drama Major Graduate Diploma and Masters in Cultural Management

28 37

Acting Arts Management

SA SA

University of Southern Queensland University of Southern Queensland

Bachelor of Creative Arts Theatre Bachelor of Fine Arts Technical Production

27 103

Acting Stage Management

QLD QLD

University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Contemporary Arts

29

Acting

TAS

University of Technology Sydney

Certificate in Executive Management

36

Arts Management

NSW

University of Waikato

Theatre Studies

66

Drama Education

NZ

University of Western Australia

Bachelor of Arts Music

84

Music

WA

University of Western Sydney

Bachelor of Music

76

Music

NSW

University of Wollongong University of Wollongong University of Wollongong University of Wollongong

Bachelor of Creative Arts Bachelor of Performance Doctor of Creative Arts Bachelor or Creative Arts Music

25 25 25 74

Acting Acting Acting Music

NSW NSW NSW NSW

Urban Dance Centre Urban Dance Centre

Certificate IV in Performing Arts Diploma of Musical Theatre

51 93

Dance Musical Theatre

NSW NSW

Victorian College of the ARTS VCA - Uni Melb Victorian College of the ARTS VCA - Uni Melb

Bachelor of Fine Arts Theatre Practise Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts Theatre Practise

32 32

Acting Acting

VIC VIC

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Victorian College of the ARTS VCA - Uni Melb Victorian College of the ARTS VCA - Uni Melb Victorian College of the ARTS VCA - Uni Melb Victorian College of the ARTS VCA - Uni Melb Victorian College of the ARTS VCA - Uni Melb Victorian College of the ARTS VCA - Uni Melb Victorian College of the ARTS VCA - Uni Melb Victorian College of the ARTS VCA - Uni Melb Victorian College of the ARTS VCA - Uni Melb Victorian College of the ARTS VCA - Uni Melb Victorian College of the ARTS VCA - Uni Melb Victorian College of the ARTS VCA - Uni Melb Victorian College of the ARTS VCA - Uni Melb Victorian College of the ARTS VCA - Uni Melb Victorian College of the ARTS VCA - Uni Melb

Doctor of Philosophy Theatre Master of Fine Arts Theatre Practise Bachelor of Fine Arts Production Masters of Fine Arts Production Bachelor of Design for Live Performance Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts Dance Bachelor of Fine Arts Dance Honours Master of Directing for Performance Music Theatre Foundation Program Bachelor of Fine Arts Musical Theatre Diploma in Performance Sound and Lighting Bachelor of Fine Arts Production Post Graduate Certificate in Vocal Studies Master of writing for Performance

32 32 45 45 45 45 54 54 61 92 92 101 104 107 109

Acting Acting Costume/Props Costume/Props Costume/Props Costume/Props Dance Dance Directing Music Theatre Music Theatre Sound and Light Stage Management Voice Writing for Theatre

VIC VIC Vic VIC VIC VIC VIC VIC VIC VIC VIC VIC VIC VIC VIC

Village Performing Arts Centre

Certificate IV in Performing Arts Dance

52

Dance

NSW

Victorian University Victorian University Victorian University Victorian University Victorian University

Bachelor of Business Music Certificate II in Music Certificate IV in Music Advanced Diploma of Music Advanced Diploma of Sound Production

37 84 84 84 101

Arts Management Music Music Music Sound and Lighting

VIC VIC VIC VIC VIC

WA Circus School

Acrobatics, Aerials and Manipulation

40

Circus

WA

WAAPA WAAPA WAAPA WAAPA WAAPA WAAPA WAAPA WAAPA WAAPA WAAPA WAAPA WAAPA WAAPA WAAPA WAAPA WAAPA WAAPA WAAPA

Acting Bachelor of Arts Acting Certificate IV in Aboriginal Theatre Bachelor of Arts Management Advance Diploma Live Production Design Props and Scenery Advanced Diploma of Dance Elite Performance Bachelor of Arts Dance Bachelor of Arts Dance Honours Certificate II in Dance Diploma of Dance Elite Performance Bachelor in Music Diploma in Music Bachelor of Arts Music Theatre Certificate Iv in Musical Theatre Advance Diploma Live Production Lighting Advance Diploma Live Production Sound Advance Diploma of Stage Management

33 33 33 38 45 45 57 57 57 57 57 85 85 94 94 101 101 104

Acting Acting Acting Arts Management Costume/Props Costume/Props Dance Dance Dance Dance Dance Music Music Music theatre Music Theatre Sound and Light Sound and Light Stage Management

WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA

Excelsia College

Bachelor of Dramatic Art

26

Acting

NSW

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