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Annmarie Clifton-James headshot of young woman with light brown skin and long dark hair smiling as she studies dance at WAAPA.
Education & Student News

Why I'm studying... Honours in Performing Arts (Dance) at WAAPA

West Australian dancer Annmarie Clifton-James graduated from WAAPA in 2022, but chose to continue study with an Honours year. She…

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Opinions & Analysis

Why we fail when we talk about talent

Using the word 'talented' as praise and encouragement devalues hard work, skill and learned ability. We need to use better…

Girl with raised hand amid a crowd of other students at the NSW Schools Spectacular first combined rehearsal 2023
Education & Student News

Schools Spectacular will celebrate 40 years of school performing talent

The theme this year is 'FabuloUS' as the world's largest amateur variety show brings together 5500 students from 400 schools…

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Features

This primary school’s a circus … and its results are no joke

This clever partnership shows how circus classes are not about clowning around, but a model with important skills outcomes for…

Anna Kolusniewski, visual arts teacher and costume and jewellery designer. head and shoulders of woman with shoulder length hair and a fringe, looking knowingly at the camera against a purple background with the words 'so you want my arts job?' in white.
Career Advice

So you want my arts job: Art Teacher, Costume and Jewellery Designer

Anna Kolusniewski runs a successful business teaching art classes for children and adults, while also creating stunning wearable pieces on…

Career Advice

Webinar #4 – Managing the business of creative practice: an expert roundtable

If you're a sole practitioner working in the creative industries who finds the mechanics of running your business challenging, this…

Strikes. University of Melbourne protesters march in solidarity with striking staff of RMIT University in CBD of Melbourne, October 2023. They are wearing purple and carrying placards. Photo: Darren Hocking.
Education & Student News

Strikes at Victorian universities: anger, exhaustion and a sense of injustice

With more than 70% of teaching-only staff casually employed and millions owed in "wage theft", university workers are desperate for…

AFTRS Master of Art Screen: Business 2018 graduate and current Head of Commissions NITV, Marissa McDowell. Image: Courtesy SBS.
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Find your screen industry collaborators with endless possibilities

AFTRS’ Master of Arts Screen: Business boasts a cohort of like-minded professionals who are on the same track to innovate,…

Wahija Pervez. A black and white image of a young woman in a headscarf, laughing and holding a mobile phone. A brick wall frames her on the left. She is a fashion lecturer and PhD student.
Education & Student News

Why I'm studying... PhD in Circular Fashion Design

Designer Wajiha Pervez is making news by using AI to reduce fashion waste. As a PhD student and lecturer at…

Artist. A young girl in floral baseball cap leaning over charcoal drawing using her finger to draw. Child artist taking a risk.
Education & Student News

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…

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