Careers and Pathways

Morrisby Diagnostic Online Assessment

This week, all Year 10 students completed the Morrisby Diagnostic Online Assessment as part of the Year 10 Camp and Activity week: Tuesday 15th – Friday 18th March 2022.

The comprehensive individual Morrisby report will be made available to all students and parents this evening, Friday 18th March 2022, at 6pm. This will be available for downloading (PDF) from your son’s Morrisby account. Please take the opportunity to look at the report with your son over the weekend.

Following the release of the Morrisby report, individual one-on-one career debriefs/counselling will begin in the week of Monday 21st March and will continue into early June, term 2. A schedule of appointments has been made available to all Year 10 students via MAZCOM.

Next week, appointments begin with 10 Cagney. Students in this class will have received an email with their allocated time and date to meet with Ms Seremetis or Mr Weegberg, the College Careers Practitioners. Appointments occur during school time for up to 30 minutes each and are held in the Careers Centre within Senior School.

Year 10 Work Experience 2022

A reminder to all year 10 students that work experience forms must be returned to Ms Seremetis by Thursday 7th April 2022. This is the last week of term 1.

WORK EXPERIENCE DATES ARE

MONDAY 20th – FRIDAY 24th JUNE 2022

If you require a new Work Experience Arrangement Form or the full work experience information pack, please download the relevant documentation from MAZCOM: https://mazcom.mazenod.vic.edu.au/homepage/13956

Changes to Folio Requirements for Creative Arts and Design CoursesDeakin’s creative arts and design courses have recently undergone an important update to folio entry requirements. A folio is now an ‘optional entry requirement’. Course selection will still be based on an ATAR. Should an applicant choose to submit a folio (deemed successful), that folio is considered along with the ATAR.

Deakin recognises creative potential, by allowing applicants to submit a portfolio of their best creative work with their application to showcase their talent and boost their chance of admission into our creative arts and design degrees (excluding drama).
A folio is an optional entry requirement.
Submitting a folio will boost an applicant’s chance of admission to Deakin by strengthening their application if they are concerned about meeting the ATAR requirements.
For school leavers, the assessment will still be based on their ATAR, but a folio will be considered alongside their ATAR.

Applicants who wish to enhance their application are encouraged to complete the Deakin University folio requirements by the stated deadline. Learn more about the folio requirements here.

La Trobe University – Sydney CampusLocated in the centre of the city with views over Hyde Park, the La Trobe University Sydney Campus is close to work and internship opportunities and just a few minutes walk to major transport hubs, vibrant café districts, shopping centres and Sydney’s world-renowned icons.

The Sydney Campus features:

Technology-enhancedto teaching spaces with interactive whiteboards
Free, high-speed Wi-Fi across the entire Campus
Dynamic classrooms that seamlessly adapt to different learning styles
Quiet study hubs and collaboration zones designed to encourage creativity and learning
Computer labs with the latest technology and software - free to use for all students
A top floor library with stunning views across the city
Fully equipped kitchen and lounge area

Diploma, Bachelor, and Master programs are available, with three intakes a year. Most courses on offer at the Sydney campus relate to business and information technology, with an interesting Undergraduate Certificate of Cybersecurity course on offer too.

News from Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Business introduces the Employability Program

The Peter Faber Business School has introduced a new employability program: Future Ready. Embedded in all ACU business and IT degrees from day one, this program supports students to build their personal brands, develop their LinkedIn and social media profiles, attend industry engagement and networking events, upskill with Microsoft certifications, participate in industry placements, and build their online portfolio. These essential skills will facilitate students in building the foundations for success now and into the future.

Find out more at Future Ready Employability Program

New Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice degree

The Thomas More Law School has introduced the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice.

Already proving popular with students in 2022, this course explores the causes of antisocial behaviour and develops the knowledge and expertise needed to make a valuable contribution in the criminal justice sector. Students gain a deep understanding of the complex causes and impact of crime, and the legal and social policies that keep society safe. The degree includes studies in forensic psychology, forensic science, cybercrime, border protection and biosecurity and understanding violence and trauma. All criminology students also undertake a community engagement in the third year of the course.

Find out more at Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice.

Bachelor of Cyber Security

Gain in-demand skills to protect data and information systems from hackers, with a Bachelor of Cyber Security at Victoria University. Students study information technology, preparing them for a career in software development or the networking industry. Then they focus on specialised units in cyber security – gaining the expertise needed to apply for specialised roles.

Students learn essential skills in cyber-threat detection and risk management, including:

cyber security technologies (such as digital signature, public key infrastructure, virtual private networks, firewalls, intrusion detection and data encryption)
ethical hacking and digital forensic data collection
vulnerability analysis and control
enterprise security
cyber security regulation, policies, and laws
software development
network design.

Find out more at Cyber Security at VU.

Animation & Gaming Degrees in Victoria in 2022

Animation and games design courses offer students a range of opportunities to be exposed toArtsaudioproduction and develop their skills in, subjects such as computer coding, computer programming, broad IT skills, simulation, and modelling, computer-based 2D and 3D, interactive information design, and virtual environments, to name but a few. Below is a list of some undergraduate degrees offered at Victorian Universities.

For a comprehensive list of courses (including the many double-degree options) on offer at Victorian universities, TAFEs, and Private Providers, visit VTAC.

INSTITUTION	COURSE NAME	VCE PREREQ’S	MAJOR STUDIES IN 2022
DEAKIN	Design (3D Animation)	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.	2D animation, 3D animation, 3D motion, Animation, Animation production, Audio and visual effects, Character design and rigging, Compositing, Creative arts, Design thinking, Documentary and experimental filmmaking, Film and television, Film studies, Film titling, Game design, Interactive art, Media, Modelling, Motion capture, Narrative, Photography, Project management, Screen production, Screen studies, Stereoscopy, Stop motion animation, Storyboarding, Visual communication design.
MONASH	Design/Media Communication	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 27 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	Animation, Automotive design, Collaborative design, Communication design, Computer-aided design (CAD), Design, Design theory, Digital media, Furniture design, Graphic design, Illustration, Industrial design, Interactive design, Journalism, Materials technology, Media, Product design and development, Public relations, Screen, Spatial design, Transportation design, Visual communication, Web design.
RMIT	Animation and Interactive Media	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	2D animation, 3D animation, Animation, Animation design and production, Computer animation, Concept art, Design, Digital arts, Illustration, Imaging and sound, Motion design, Projection mapping, Visual effects.
RMIT	Games Design	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	3D animation, 3D design, Arts (contemporary), Computer graphics, Computer programming, Digital animation (games), Digital art and design, Digital imaging, Entrepreneurship, Games design, Games development, Games programming, Games technology, Graphic design.
SWINBURNE	Animation	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	2D 3D and Stop-motion animation, Animation history and theory, Character and environment design, Character locomotion and performance, Conceptual sketching and life-drawing, Human and animal anatomy, Producing and production management, Screenwriting, Sound design, Storyboarding and narrative development.
	Games and Interactivity	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	3D modelling and animation, Audio and video production, Game design, Games development, Games technology, Narrative design, User experience design.
	Games and Interactivity/Animation	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL or at least 30 in English (EAL).	2D and 3D production techniques for animation, 3D modelling for objects and environments, Acting for animation, Action analysis and locomotion, Behaviour and motivation in games, Character and environment design, Character animation, Development and pre-production, Digital game prototyping, Genre and the moving image, History of animation, Pervasive game design, Physics of games and animation, Principles of game design, Production and post-production, Production management for animation, Screenwriting, Sound design and acquisition, User-centred design and evaluation, writing and directing for animation, Writing for interactive narratives.
UNI MELBOURNE	Fine Arts (Animation)	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	Animation.
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY	Animation & Visual Effects	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.	Animation, Visual effects.

Snapshot of Chisholm Institute in 2022

Chisholm Institute is a government-owned TAFE with eight locations across Melbourne and the south-eastern suburbs, and each one has facilities dedicated to the particular learning area offered at that campus.
Chisholm Institute offers over 250 certificates, diploma, advanced diploma, bachelor, and graduate certificate courses.
Chisholm boasts some excellent training facilities including:

Trade Training Centres which has general-purpose classrooms as well as a multi-trade workshop equipped to deliver building and construction trades, including carpentry, bricklaying, plumbing, electrotechnology and engineering. There is also an engineering workshop that includes equipment such as 3d printers, laser cutters and CNC routers and milling machines.
Building Trades Facilities where bricklaying, building and carpentry, building design, cabinetry and furniture making, electrical and plumbing are taught.
National Precision Growing Centre is situated in Cranbourne and is the only facility of its kind in Australia. It is designed to deliver industry training in horticulture locally, nationally, and globally.
Salon and Spas – with a number of hair and beauty courses being delivered at Chisholm, treatments and services are performed in the salons and spas, with each student developing their treatment skills while being supervised by the salon staff and teacher.

As with other leading tertiary institutions, Chisholm Institute also offers a range of Student Support Services which include a counselling service, library, career and employment service, as well as international student support.
Chisholm Institute offers a suite of Free TAFE courses including areas such as Accounting, Legal and Information Technology, Automotive, Building Trades and Construction, Community Services, Engineering and Electronics, and Hospitality and Tourism.
Chisholm is offering over 50 courses through the recently launched JobTrainer scheme.

Applications for the 2023 ADF Gap Year are now open. An ADF Gap Year is a unique opportunity for students to experience life in the Navy, Army, or Air Force, without needing to make a long-term commitment. The skills obtained through the ADF Gap Year program will provide them with valuable work and life experience and are completely transferable.

It will enable students to develop confidence for their next endeavours.

Students who take part in the ADF Gap Year program:

Gain valuable skills and work experience
Enjoy a great salary package plus free healthcare
Live a varied, active, and healthy lifestyle
Make friends with like-minded people
Have the opportunity to see more of Australia

Applications are open! Learn more and/or apply at ADF Gap Year. Students might like to participate in a GAP Year Virtual Information Session:

23 March 2022, 6.00pm – 7.00pm.
Register HERE

Please note: The link will point to it being an event arranged by the Hobart DFR, however, DF recruiting have confirmed that it is not focused on Tasmanian students, but nationally, and will address everything related to the GAP Year that all students will benefit from.

Ms Vivian Seremetis

Careers Coordinator