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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
To be announced
TRIMESTER THREE 2018
To be announced
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.
AUDIO ENGINEERING
(Including Double Degree)
Date: To Be Announced
Time: TBC
Location: TBC
The campus will be open from TBC for students to get ID cards,
O-WEEK PARTY
To Be Confirmed
CONTENT CREATION
Date: To Be Announced
Time: TBC
Location: TBC
The campus will be open from TBC for students to get ID cards,
O-WEEK PARTY
To Be Confirmed
ENTERTAINMENT JOURNALISM
Date: To Be Announced
Time: TBC
Location: TBC
The campus will be open from TBC for students to get ID cards,
O-WEEK PARTY
To Be Confirmed
ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT
Date: To Be Announced
Time: TBC
Location: TBC
The campus will be open from TBC for students to get ID cards, finalise any outstanding paperwork and get timetables.
O-WEEK PARTY
To Be Confirmed
FASHION MARKETING
Date: To Be Announced
Time: TBC
Location: TBC
The campus will be open from TBC for students to get ID cards,
O-WEEK PARTY
To Be Confirmed
MUSIC PERFORMANCE
(Including Double Degree)
Date: To Be Announced
Time: TBC
Location: TBC
The campus will be open from TBC for students to get ID cards, finalise any outstanding paperwork and get timetables.
O-WEEK PARTY
To Be Confirmed
MUSIC PRODUCTION
Date: To Be Announced
Time: TBC
Location: TBC
The campus will be open from TBC for students to get ID cards,
O-WEEK PARTY
To Be Confirmed
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
To Be Announced
We provide an intensive Music Theory Boot Camp for Music Performance 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
To Be Announced
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. More information will be coming soon.
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
FEE-HELP form
FEE-HELP 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
Claire Cunningham
(03) 9281 8821
ccunningham@collarts.edu.au
You will be provided with detailed timetables during Orientation Week. This is because students will be split into different groups for tutorials, workshops and for music ensemble and tech groups. Below is information about how many days per week each course generally runs:
Audio Engineering Students:
3 days of classes per week
Content Creation Students:
2.5 days of classes per week
Entertainment Journalism Students:
2 days of classes per week
Entertainment Management Students:
2.5 days of classes per week
Fashion Marketing Students:
2 days of classes per week
Music Performance Students:
3 days of classes per week
Music Production Students:
2 days of classes per week
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 Creation and Fashion Marketing: 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.
1300 818 777
Meg Elliss
Student Progress Coordinator
melliss@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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