Pathways and Careers
Year 12 Reminders
Year 12 students and their families are reminded that they can still seek assistance from NHS throughout the Change of Preference period. Please use email in the first instance, as Kylie Witt will be away on a school trip for much of this time. Bear in mind that responses to these emails may not be immediate, so direct any urgent queries to VTAC or specific institutions. The Senior School team can also help with many queries.
NEW COURSES, COURSE CHANGES
Many of the universities are still making changes to their course offerings and adding new courses. Keep an eye on their websites and VTAC’s social media sites to see if any of these are suitable for you.
NEED HELP?
You can get help from Kylie Witt at school from December 12-19. She’ll be back at school on January 18, 2017 for students who need assistance dealing with the offer process.
Download a useful handout for Year 12 students here that outlines what still needs to be done between now and January.
EAR 9 FAMILIES - WORK EXPERIENCE 2017
Students in Year 9 this year should already be thinking about their work experience placement. New rules come into effect from January 1, 2017.
If you are organised enough to secure a placement this year for next year, we can use the existing forms, as long as the arrangement is fully arranged in 2016.
HOWEVER, if it is possible for you to secure a commitment from an employer, and they are willing to wait until next year to formalise the process, this will be the preferred option. In that situation, please download the NEW forms, and bring them to Kylie Witt early next year for processing.
Our preferred dates are November 20-24, 2017, but we can work around amazing opportunities flexibly. Black-out dates apply during exam and course counselling periods.
Summer School at the VCA & MCM
Working with industry professionals in state of the art facilities, the summer programs are immersive learning experiences. Share your summer with like-minded, passionate performers and artists while developing your fundamental skills and building your confidence in a relaxed and stimulating environment
2017 Summer school intensives available in:
· Acting
· Film and Television
· Pop Song Writing
· Music Theatre
· Composition for Animation
· Visual Art: Drawing & Painting
· Dance
· Music
Find out more and register here: http://vcam.unimelb.edu.au/shortcourses
Free Creative Workshops
Wednesday 30 November
4pm-6pm
7/20 Otter Street Collingwood
The Academy of Design Australia is offering free workshops for students on Wednesday 30 November. Both individuals and class groups are welcome.
These workshops will provide an overview of the major-studies offered by the Academy. Students can choose one workshop from:
- Communication Design
- Fashion & Costume Design
- Filmmaking & Photography
- Graphic & Digital Design
- Interior Design
- or Visual Arts.
These sessions give students the opportunity to meet with current tutors, who are all are practising artists and designers, as well as ask questions about working in a creative field.
To find out more and register: http://www.academyofdesign.edu.au/news/News/Creative-Workshop-2016
