Art and Design Courses Melbourne

Students in the animation intensive course can expect an introductory, hands-on experience in bringing drawings, objects and images to life in both narrative and experimental contexts.The course is designed for beginners and for people wishing to further develop existing skills....

On completion of the course, students should have: • developed sufficient understanding of the fundamentals of music to be competitive for a place in a degree course in music*; and • developed effective study habits and methods which will enable them to undertake...

This 2-day weekend course provides participants with an intensive (and fun!) immersion in aural and musicianship training. Designed for current and about-to-commence university music students, VCE music students, music teachers and anyone with an intermediate to advanced ability in...

Acting Studio A one year, part-time evening course aimed at enhancing your artistic expression and providing you with a practical introduction to the essential foundations of acting in theatre, film and television. Minimum age for enrolment is 18 years old. The Acting Studio is...

Are you a dancer who loves to make it up as you go along? Do you love the creative, expressive side to dance? This dance improvisation course will encourage you to explore your own unique movement vocabulary - through dance made in the moment. Discover spontaneity, authenticity and...

This course welcomes anyone, no matter what your skill level. Passion and an ability to work independently are important, as is the desire to develop your own ideas, experience and relationship with contemporary art. Your lecturer will build a program to suit you. Class sizes are...

The Painting Short Course Program provides students with an opportunity to explore the technical and conceptual possibilities of painting and drawing in a supportive yet critical environment. Classes examine the historical and traditional methods of the medium, as well as...

In this three-day intensive participants will look at aspects of contemporary singing through group and individual practice. Taught by staff from the VCA, this dynamic vocal intensive will introduce you to the techniques necessary to develop your voice as a contemporary singer....

In this 12-week course participants will explore advanced technical and stylistic elements of contemporary voice. Taught by staff from the VCA, this dynamic course will build upon to the requirements necessary to develop to an advanced or professional level. This course focuses on...

If a student is to take out the current degree, it is essential that she/he demonstrates the ability to work in a sustained way at a level appropriate to the final year of the degree as it is now. The Victorian College of the Arts therefore considers it appropriate that a student coming...

Intro to Acting – Body & Voice Introductory and specialist short courses and intensives in acting and performance making offered over weekends or once a week over 6 to 8 weeks.A beginner’s workshop for anyone who has ever dreamt of acting. Be introduced to the basic skills of an actor....

Acting 1 - The Actor’s Instruments Introductory and specialist short courses and intensives in acting and performance making offered over weekends or once a week over 6 to 8 weeks.Discover the essential qualities of the actor: creativity, expression and communication. Develop the power...

Introductory and specialist short courses and intensives in acting and performance making offered over weekends or once a week over 6 to 8 weeks.Working on scripted scenes, develop a step-by-step approach that includes script analysis, using text and language to generate...

Drama School Audition Preparation Introductory and specialist short courses and intensives in acting and performance making offered over weekends or once a week over 6 to 8 weeks.Learn how to choose and prepare your monologues and how to stay calm and perform at your best in the...

Intro to Acting – Character & Text Introductory and specialist short courses and intensives in acting and performance making offered over weekends or once a week over 6 to 8 weeks.Explore the relationship between character and dialogue and how this influences the development of rounded...

What’s the best scene for you when auditioning for Film & TV? Learn how to prepare and perfect your screen testing techniques and be introduced to various audition situations you may encounter in the industry. Work intensively in front of camera on a variety of scenes and acting...

Acting 3 - The Performing Actor Introductory and specialist short courses and intensives in acting and performance making offered over weekends or once a week over 6 to 8 weeks.An advanced investigation into the actor’s process - reveal the interior world of the text and character....

This 16-week intensive course provides students with a strong interest in Music Theatre, or who are considering but not yet ready to pursue full professional training, grounding in the three key areas of singing, dancing and acting. Taught by respected industry professionals, this...

Guitar Improvisation This ten-day course over five weekends provides participants with the basic fundamentals and theory of improvisation for guitar. Whether you are an experienced musician wanting to take your improvisational skills to a new level or wanting to improve on your...