Education & Student News

Braille: embossed dots literacy
Braille offers another accessibility option for readers, but what are the latest news and innovations for the system?

Take risks, embrace failure and be comfortable with uncertainty: three activities to help your child think like an artist
The habits of an artist include the ability to generate ideas, trust creative processes and tolerate ambiguity. Here are three…

A multi-hatted educator, actor and director takes on his next challenge
TAFE SA's Adelaide College of the Arts students have access to both industry-standard theatre spaces and renowned professional contacts with…

Opportunities and awards
Callouts for 2024 exhibition programming, composer-in-residence program, plus winners of Brisbane Portrait Prize, finalists for emerging playwright commission and more.

Performing and creating for children
How creating work for children can enrich not only a performer's repertoire, but also their own personal growth.

Why I'm studying... Diploma of Screen and Media
Aspiring filmmaker Felix Wilkins chose to study close to home at Collarts in Melbourne. He says meeting fellow students is…

Mind Games: crafting better conversations around mental health, gaming and tech
Immersive artist Darren Vukasinovic wants to see more nuanced conversations around mental health and video games.

Opportunities and awards
First Nations Arts and Culture Awards open for nominations, plus winners of the Lester Prize and nominees for ARIA Awards,…

Boys can do ballet too
Ballet dancer and educational leader Gregor Thieler discusses breaking gender stereotypes in classical dance.

Education in brief: new live theatre platform for schools, and teacher pay on the agenda
Short and sweet arts-focused news about schools and universities. Literacy is a big issue as governments try to increase teacher…