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22598VIC - Diploma of Theatre Arts

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LOCAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Apply through VTAC if completing Year 12, VCE or leaving early
  • Or Apply DIRECT to Melbourne Polytechnic if 18 years or over and completed secondary education.
  • Attend an interview
Applicants to the Diploma of Theatre Arts 22598VIC are required to provide evidence of basic performance experience and/or technical skills. To assess whether applicants meet Entry Requirements - It is required that all candidates undergo an interview before offer of a place can be made and submit:
  • Resume or CV of work and study experience, including all experience in performance, either as performer or technical crew.
  • Experience can be evidenced with any of the following: VCE Drama or Theatre Studies, participation in theatre productions as part of school or amateur companies; study with youth theatre groups; prior experience as a performer in stage or screen.
  • A Written Statement with the reasons for wanting to undertake course.
  • Photograph – head and shoulders only.

As part of the enrolment process, you will be required to attend a pre-training review with an Enrolment Centre Advisor.

In your pre-training review, you and your Enrolment Centre Advisor will discuss:

  • Your literacy, numeracy and digital literacy capability. This may be established through an assessment and/or other evidence provided during the enrolment process.
  • Your goals and the suitability of the course.
  • Any additional support you might need to complete the course.

INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Academic: Australian Year 12 equivalency
English: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall, Pearson PTE Academic 50 overall, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognised equivalency.
Other: An interview is required before an offer can be processed.

Applicants to Diploma of Theatre Arts 22598VIC are required to provide evidence of basic performance and/or technical skills. This may be evidenced via:
  • An interview,
  • An audition, and/or
  • Folio of works.
To assess applicants meet Entry Requirements - It is required that candidates undergo an interview before offer of a place can be made and submit:
  • Resume or CV of work and study experience, including all experience in performance, either as performer or technical crew.
  • A Written Statement with the reasons for wanting to undertake course.
  • Photograph of themselves – head and shoulders only.
Those skills and knowledge may have been acquired through personal or work experience, or through formal study at secondary or tertiary level.