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The JMC Advantage. Established in 1982, JMC Academy was Australia s first private institute to be accredited in multimedia, audio and digital television. We pride ourselves on: Industry connected lecturers. Training with world-class equipment and facilities. International guest workshops. Winner of the 2013 ACPET Higher Education provider of the Year. Game Development. Learn how to design, develop, and market your next gaming creation. Become a world-builder and storyteller using imagination and game engine implementation. Animation. Learn how you can animate your story and characters with our Animation course. This program will teach you the latest tools being used in the industry including Motion Capture. Balanced curriculum theory and practical experience linked to industry. Low student to lecturer ratios. Student support services. World Class Facilities. Professional recording studios 5.1 surround sound mixing Networking opportunities and collaboration. Options for postgraduate university study: Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Masters Degree. Professional fully fitted rehearsal studios Music. Love the thought of performing for thousands on stage or recording your very own chart-topping album? Not for the faint hearted this course is for you! Audio. Want to master the latest in audio and recording technology such as the SSL Duality SE? This course will teach you everything you ever wanted to know about sound. Digital and analogue recording consoles Post production suites Digital media and animation labs Film and television studios Professional High Definition cameras and lighting Digital editing suites On-campus auditorium Green screen studios Motion capture facilities Digital Design Studio MIDI lab 3D Printer Entertainment Business Management. Sharpen your business skills and expand your repertoire as you learn how to plan, manage, and whip an artist, festival, band or event into lucrative commercial shape. Film and Television. The digital content industry has proven to be the future of Film and Television. Build your future using digital media, special effects and even animation techniques for your productions. Institutional Relationships. JMC Academy is a member of the Berklee College of Music s International Network, and is the only Australasian institutional partner school to be invited into this esteemed network. Students are able to participate in campus-based audition processes, master classes and lecture series delivered by Berklee staff. Reciprocal visits to Berklee s Boston and Valencia Campuses by JMC Academy staff are also undertaken to ensure a global perspective. Songwriting. Whether you want to become a songwriter, a publisher or set up a record label, our Songwriting course has everything you need to establish a successful career. Digital Design. This course will teach you to communicate your ideas and vision through design using the latest applications and software in digital technology. Design for your future. VET & Pathways. The perfect sampler for our creative industry courses. This program has been designed to prepare our students to become eligible for higher education.
Graduate Success. Emma Chow - Entertainment Business Management Graduate Emma currently co-hosts and co-produces The Edge 96.ON Mike E and Emma show. She has interviewed everyone from Rita Ora to DJ Havana Brown to Jason Derulo. Liam Clifford Audio Engineering and Sound Graduate Liam Clifford is the the Tour Manager and Front of House Engineer for Brisbane band Sheppard, Masketta Fall and The Trouble with Templeton. He is also the Artist Manager for The Never Ever and Maefire. Liam owns his own production company called Howlaround s which he started while he was in high school. He s been on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, managed sound for a sold out concert opening for Taylor Swift in Hyde Park London, and toured with Meghan Trainor. Jess Dunbar and Matt Price Contemporary Music and Performance Graduates Since graduating, Jess and Matt have clocked over 1,000 gigs making them some of the most sought after musicians in Australia. After making it to the grand final of X-Factor, Jess & Matt were signed by Sony Music Australia releasing their first album, Nothing Matters which was quickly announced as the Number 1 selling Australian album on the ARIA Australian Album Charts. Mickey Pye - Music Graduate Since graduating Mickey founded the 300 student Bathurst Academy of Music and most recently won the Toyota Star Maker competition in Tamworth, joining the ranks of country music stars like Lee Kernaghan, Beccy Cole and Keith Urban. View more graduate success stories online at www.jmcacademy.edu.au Graduate Outcomes. National Employment Outcomes* 1 in 3 graduates find employment in a field relevant to their course degree. 65% of students find work within 8 weeks of completing their degree with 70% finding work within 15 weeks of graduation. 34% find full time employment while 39% choose to freelance or work contractually. 57% of positions were found as a result of direct networking, direct calling, internships or lecturer contacts. Sydney Campus Graduate Outcomes** 95% of graduates felt that their course helped them improve their skills in communicating with people. 95% were able to develop their skills to work as an effective member of a team. 93% felt they had the capacity to manage change effectively. 95% of graduates agreed that their course provided them with the appropriate level of confidence in using relevant technology. Digital Design Songwriting Game Development Film and Television What s your passion? * (March 2014 graduating cohort - 87 responses) ** (March 2015 graduating cohort - 69 responses) Contemporary Music and Performance Audio Engineering and Sound Animation Entertainment Business Management
Campus Maps. Ground Floor Level Two Key. Level One Areas for Music Performance and Songwriting Areas for Audio Engineering Areas for Entertainment Business Management Areas for Animation Areas for Games Areas for Film and Television Areas for Digital Design Areas for General Information
Open Day Program. Saturday 30th April 2016. COURSE PRESENTATIONS BY HEADS OF DEPARTMENT 10.30am Music/ Songwriting Level 2 Auditorium 10:45am Digital Design Level 2 Theatrette 11.15am Audio Engineering and Sound Level 2 Auditorium 11:30pm Animation / Game Development Level 2 Theatrette 12:00pm Entertainment Business Management Level 2 Auditorium 12.45pm Film and TV Level 2 Auditorium PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONS 11.00am Parent Information Session Level 2 Rooms 1 & 2 12.00pm Parent Information Session Level 2 Rooms 1 & 2 STUDENT EXPERIENCE PANEL 1.00pm Student Experience Panel Level 2 Rooms 1 & 2 COURSE INFORMATION BOOTHS ALL DAY General Information Level 1 Admin desk Audio Engineering and Sound Level 1 Outside Recording Studios Music/Songwriting Level 2 Outside Auditorium Animation/Games Level 2 Student Lounge Digital Design Level 2 Student Lounge Film and Television Level 2 Outside FTV Studio Entertainment Business Management Level 2 Outside Auditorium Student Support Booth Ground Foyer SEE, DO, LISTEN, AND PLAY WORKSHOPS 11.15pm Computer Music Demo Level 2 Midi Lab 12.00pm Ableton Workshop Level 2 Midi Lab 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm Campus Tours Ground Student Lounge ALL DAY Acoustic Music Performances Ground Student lounge Sound Design and Recording Demos Level 1 Recording Studios Playable Student Games Level 2 Student lounge Digital Design Exhibit Level 2 Design Studio FTV Studio Demos Level 2 FTV Studio Animation/ Game Demos Level 2 Animation & Games Lab Student/Graduate Exhibition Around campus
How to apply. HOW TO APPLY TODAY: Apply & book your entrance interview with our student administration team at the Administration Desk on Level 1. ONLINE: Visit our website to submit an online application http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/ contact-us/application-form ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Year 12 or equivalent, with: ATAR score of 65 or above A completed application form Minimum 17 years of age Interview Audition (Music applicants only) Creative Portfolio (for Animation, Game and Digital Design applicants only) OR One of the following: JMC Academy Diploma Diploma qualification or above from another institution Over 21 (Mature age) DIDN T GET THAT ATAR YOU WANTED? No worries, you can still apply for the Bachelor Degree, we ll have an alternative entry pathway to suit you! Visit one of our Parent Information Sessions today at 11am or 12pm in Rooms 1 & 2 on Level 2. Heads of Department. Kemo Bunguric Music and Songwriting A piano Accordion virtuoso and Australasian Accordion Champion by the age of 13. Kemo s teaching methods and influence reflect his own passion and extensive skills in composition, arranging and music technology. David Bell Film and Television David started his career at the ABC in editing, progressing to work in postproduction where he worked for nearly a decade in this role. He has worked on programs including the News, 7:30 Report, Australian Story, Lateline, Sunrise, Today, Kerri-Anne, 7pm Project and BBC programs. Glenn Ferguson Audio Engineering & Sound Glenn has 20 years of industry experience and academic accomplishments and has recorded a variety of acts from rock bands to jazz artists; Welsh choirs to brass bands, plus an extensive location recording experience including gigs at the Sydney Entertainment Centre and Sydney Town Hall to name a few. Rahul Nath Digital Design Leading the development and launch of the Bachelor of Design (Digital Design) course; Rahul is a cross-disciplinary designer with over 10 years experience working for huge manufacturing companies the likes of Toyota-Boshoku. Sean Callinan Animation and Games Sean s career has been broad-ranging across all aspects of design for film, television and other screen media. Sean has produced music video clips for INXS and also received an AFI nomination for Best Art Direction for his work on Alex Proyas feature Spirits of the Air, Gremlins of the Clouds. Pat Maloney Entertainment Business Management Pat has over 30 years experience in the Entertainment Industry. As Founder and CEO (10 years) of Musicoz Australia. Pat has also been Manager for two commercial radio stations and has produced both major live events at venues such as The Enmore theatre and Entertainment Centre and also music TV specials for the Nine, SBS, MTV, Channel [V], WIN, NBN, Television Networks.