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Unlock Your Creativity at JMC Academy’s Open Days

JMC Academy is once again laying out the red carpet for those looking to kick-start their studies as part of their must-see Open Days

JMC Academy is once again laying out the red carpet for those looking to kick-start their studies as part of their must-see Open Days, happening at the Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane campuses. 

The events are a golden ticket opportunity for future students to discover the possibilities that could open up their own artistic and career journeys at JMC. You can register for the Open Day closest to you here

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Established in 1982, JMC Academy is Australia’s leading Creative Industries institution, offering Degrees and Diplomas in Music Performance and Production, Songwriting, Audio Engineering, Film & Television Production, Entertainment Business Management, Acting, Design (Visual Communication), Animation and Game Design.

Whether you’re considering post-school pathways, looking to make a career change but have been unsure how, focused on a creative niche and want to enrich your skillset, or just plain curious, JMC Academy Open Days have got the juice for you.

JMC Academy’s September intake means that students are set to graduate in time for the peak season employment opportunities for festivals, entertainment, film productions and other large-scale events. So why not start ahead of the curve?

The Open Days will also showcase the personalised learning environments of JMC’s three campuses. With smaller class sizes typical of the September intake, academy staff can guide individuals’ learning with one-on-one interactions throughout a course. Hear from industry experts, current students and alumni about the kinds of goal-based tuition available at the Open Day closest to you.

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Prospective students will also be able to view JMC’s state-of-the-art buildings, facilities and resources including professional recording studios, 5.1 surround sound mixing, digital and analogue recording consoles, post-production suites, digital media and animation labs, film and television studios, fully-fitted rehearsal studios, on-campus auditorium, green screen studios, digital editing suites and professional cameras and lighting. The tools are all there to shape and refine your craft as you make your way into the creative industries. 

Explore the Schedule: 

Acting workshops at the various campuses will include Insight Into The JMC Acting Journey, Green Screen Experience, Professional Headshot Sessions, Music Theatre Auditions, Multi Cam Fundamentals, Action for Acting and more.

Animation & Game Design sessions feature Motion Capture Demonstrations, A Gaming Arcade and Animation Showcases. Prospective Audio Engineering & Sound Production students will be able to attend workshops in Live Studio Recording, Sound Design for Screen, Immersive Audio and more. Those interested in Design can go to the Thinkers & Makers Workshop and the Design Student Gallery. 

There’s a wide range of experiences for those immersed in Film & TV, from Live Film & Television Set to Camera & Lighting Demonstrations to the Student Short Film Showcase. Music lovers will get an insight into Music Production, Song Writing, Beat Making and have a chance to jam with current JMC students. There’s also the Stage Managers Studio and the Creative Industries Postgraduate Studies Lounge for those looking to go beyond an undergraduate qualification.

Kick-start your creative career at JMC Academy’s Open Day in Sydney on Saturday, August 17th, or Melbourne and Brisbane on Saturday, August 24th.  The academy is now enrolling for September, apply here