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TRIMESTER ONE 2019
Orientation Week Starts, 28th January
Trimester 1 Starts, 4th February
Direct Applications Close, 8th February
Census Date, 22nd February
TRIMESTER TWO 2019
Orientation Week, 20th May — 24th May
Trimester 2 Teaching Period, 27th May — 16th August
Direct Applications Close, 31st May
Census Date, 14th June
TRIMESTER THREE 2019
Orientation Week, 9th September — 13th September
Trimester 3 Teaching Period, 16th September — 6th December
Direct Applications Close, 20th September
Census Date, 4th October
Orientation is compulsory for all new students. Each course will have a day where students from the same course will spend time getting to know one another and their teachers. You will also have student ID photos taken, have your MyCollarts email and account set up, will learn about your course’s subjects and structure, and hear from the student registrar team about student services that are available.
All courses will come together on an evening for the O-Week Party. Details of the o-week party will be emailed to new students soon.
Check what days you need to attend below.
ANIMATION & VFX
Date: Wednesday 30th Jan
Time: 7pm
Location: Online
Online study students will have orientation online via an orientation link. Full orientation information will be provided earlier in the week via email.
O-WEEK PARTY
Friday 1st Feb
AUDIO ENGINEERING
(Including Double Degree)
Date: Thursday 31st Jan
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: 208 Wellington, Collingwood
The campus will be open from
O-WEEK PARTY
Friday 1st Feb
CONTENT CREATION
Date: Friday 1st Feb
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: 208 Wellington, Collingwood
The campus will be open from 10am for students to get ID cards, finalise any outstanding paperwork and get timetables.
O-WEEK PARTY
Friday 1st Feb 6.30pm onwards, Grace Darling Hotel Collingwood. Invitations coming soon.
ENTERTAINMENT JOURNALISM
Date: Friday 1st Feb
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: 208 Wellington, Collingwood
The campus will be open from 10am for students to get ID cards, finalise any outstanding paperwork and get timetables.
O-WEEK PARTY
Friday 1st Feb 6.30pm onwards, Grace Darling Hotel Collingwood. Invitations coming soon.
ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT
Date: Thursday 31st Jan
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: 208 Wellington, Collingwood
The campus will be open from
O-WEEK PARTY
Friday 1st Feb
FASHION MARKETING
Date: Friday 1st Feb
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: 208 Wellington, Collingwood
The campus will be open from
O-WEEK PARTY
Friday 1st Feb
INTERIOR DESIGN
ON-CAMPUS / BLENDED STUDENTS ONLY
Date: Friday 1st Feb
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: 208 Wellington, Collingwood
The campus will be open from
Students studying on-campus and blended only will need to attend.
ONLINE STUDENTS ONLY
Date: Wednesday 30th Jan
Time: 7pm
Location: Online
Online study students will have orientation online via an orientation link. Full orientation information will be provided earlier in the week via email.
O-WEEK PARTY
Friday 1st Feb
MUSIC PERFORMANCE
(Including Double Degree)
Date: Tuesday 29th Jan
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: 208 Wellington, Collingwood
The campus will be open from
O-WEEK PARTY
Friday 1st Feb
MUSIC PRODUCTION
Date: Wednesday 30th Jan
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: 208 Wellington, Collingwood
The campus will be open from
O-WEEK PARTY
Friday 1st Feb
DOUBLE DEGREES
For your O-Week Schedule, please refer to your respective streams, either Music Performance or Audio Engineering.
You do not need to attend Entertainment Management orientation.
MUSIC THEORY BOOT CAMP
Friday 1st Feb, 10am-1pm
We provide an intensive Music Theory Boot Camp for Music Performance and Music Production students before classes start. It is a compulsory prerequisite for some students before commencing. Those students will be notified, with more information coming soon.
ACADEMIC STUDY SKILLS BOOT CAMP
Sessions will be held during first week of classes - to be confirmed during Orientation Week
Need to scrub up on your academic skills before starting your studies this trimester? You’re not alone! We provide an academic study camp for those wanting to learn skills for managing their assignments. It is recommended that non-year 12 students and VCAL students attend.
Click here for more information on our campus facilities, public transport options and concession, and parking.
Photos for Student ID cards will be taken at your Orientation Day (see Orientation section on this page for the date). If you miss orientation, ask at the front desk of the Wellington St campus to arrange having your Student ID photo taken.
Alternatively, be sure to attend the orientation re-cap that will be schedule during the 2nd week of orientation.
Once you receive your official enrolment offer through VTAC, we will email and post your paperwork to you.
This paperwork includes:
Enrolment/Offer form
Academic Calendar
Instructions for certifying documents
Orientation Week information
You will need to complete all paperwork and either email, post or hand it in within 14 days of receiving it.
All paperwork will be sent to you with detailed instructions on how to complete it. Please read the instructions carefully.
If you have had a successful interview/audition, then you should have already received your enrolment forms via email and through the post. If you have not received these, please get in contact with the recruitment team on recruitment@collarts.edu.au or 1300 818 777.
If you have not yet returned your paperwork, please do so as soon as possible to ensure we save a place for you. Your FEE-HELP will be completed online via a link Collarts will email to you during orientation week.
If you’re unsure of anything or have further questions, don’t hesitate to contact our student advisors:
Lauren Brookes
(03) 9281 8815
lbrookes@collarts.edu.au
Jake Ingham
(03) 9281 8801
jingham@collarts.edu.au
Eloise Gandolfo
(03) 9281 8847
egandolfo@collarts.edu.au
Claire Cunningham
(03) 9281 8821
ccunningham@collarts.edu.au
Below are expected timetable days for each course. You will be provided with an individual, detailed timetable at orientation. The delivery of timetables is dependent on a number of factors, particularly where students collaborate across cohorts and are split into different workshops and ensembles. Music Performance and Music Production are most subject to change due to ensemble adjustments in the first few weeks.
All students should bring a notebook and pens. You are welcome to bring laptops to classes to take notes.
Audio Engineering and Music Production Students: A good set of headphones (over the ear recommended) and a hard drive. A good computer with plenty of storage is recommended but not compulsory. Also bring notebook and pens.
Animation and VFX Students: A computer or laptop that meets the minimum recommended specifications from CG Spectrum.
Content CreationFashion Marketing and Interior Design: Notebook and pens; laptop optional.
Entertainment Journalism: Notebook and pens; laptop optional.
Entertainment Management: Notebook and pens; laptop optional.
Music Students: Primary instrument from Week 1 of classes (as appropriate – drums and keys are not necessary). Also bring a manuscript book, notebook and pens.
Interior Design Students: Notebook, art kit and computer program requirements - see here. You may purchase these after receiving your Student ID card for student discounts.
1300 818 777
Student Services Helpdesk
support@collarts.edu.au
IT Helpdesk
helpdesk@collarts.edu.au
Meg Elliss
Student Progress Coordinator
melliss@collarts.edu.au
Jared Price
Student Success Coordinator
jprice@collarts.edu.au
Camille Robinson
Academic Skills Tutor
crobinson@collarts.edu.au
Rental Properties
These sites have online listings if you’re looking to rent a property on your own or with friends. Most rental properties will come unfurnished, will require a bond, and you will need to meet certain requirements and sign a lease.
Other Options
Post a Notice:
If you are looking for a room or people to share with others, try posting a notice on The Common Room (our private Collarts student Facebook page).
Homestay:
If you have any questions, contact our Future Student Team below:
(03) 9281 8888
recruitment@collarts.edu.au
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