arts education

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…

How to become one of the people who make the arts industry tick
Applications are now open for the 2024 intake of WAAPA’s Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services and Bachelor of…

Training cultural leaders to shape the nation
NIDA’s Master of Fine Arts Cultural Leadership ensures participants are prepared to play an active role in framing and guiding…

Education in Brief: spiky solutions proposed for thorny problems
The Government has agreed to implement five key actions from the Australian Universities Accord Interim report, plus education news from…

Federal Government grants $3.42 million for arts education for kids
Four arts organisations share in the funding aimed at developing the next generation of performers and creatives.

How ballet makes well-rounded performers
Pre-professional courses at the National Ballet School gear students for a sustainable career with diverse pathways.

New two-year acting intensive offers affordable fast-track to industry
The National Drama School’s Advanced Diploma of Acting has reduced fees by a third by concentrating the course into a…

The heady trajectory from the corporate world to Cannes and Netflix
An alumna from the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) reflects on her journey post graduation.

Exit interview: James Berlyn, WAYTCo
Outgoing Artistic Director James Berlyn reflects on six eventful years with the WA Youth Theatre Company.

Circus sector shocked as Swinburne freezes 2024 NICA intake
Swinburne’s decision to freeze the 2024 student intake for Australia’s only accredited Bachelor of Circus Arts course at NICA has…