Creative Industries Definition: It encompasses the areas of multimedia development, dance, drama, fashion, writing and publishing, music, film and television, theatre and the media. { What are the creative industries?

} In QLD 74,000 people earn their living being creative Source: Queensland Government - Smart Industry Policy: Creative Industries

Queensland's creative industries are growing faster than any other state in Australia { Queensland represents of the games development industry in Australia 48% } Source: Queensland Government - Smart Industry Policy: Creative Industries

The creative industries are currently worth a year to the Queensland economy. 3.4 Billion Dollars { Source: Queensland Government - Smart Industry Policy: Creative Industries

High Growth Rate { Creative Economy Report Card - Published April 2010 All Industry Average 3.4% pa Creative Industries 5.8% pa

 Founded in 1982 to meet the needs of the creative industries  JMC Academy is a registered Higher Education provider  Three campuses: Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne  JMC Academy was the first provider in Australia (public or private) to be accredited in:  Audio Engineering & Sound Production  Multimedia  Digital Television Production

 Registered as Higher Education Provider (HEP) in NSW, QLD & VIC  Accredited to offer independent Higher Education degree courses  Approved for FEE-HELP loans to defer cost of studies  Registered with CRICOS for international students  A registered RTO with NSW, QLD and VIC State Training Authorities  A member of ACPET Tuition Assurance Scheme  Governed by a Council responsible for legal compliance, good management and overall policy  Adjudicated by an Academic Board responsible for academic policy and quality assurance

On campus student support is available through:  JMC Academy Mentoring Program  Librarian – providing Student Support (Academic)  Counsellor – providing Student Support (Non Academic)

 Award winning industry professional lecturers  Access to industry standard equipment and facilities  Excellent student to lecturer ratio  Courses offer a mix of theory and practical subjects  Development of networking skills through course structure How can JMC Academy help me gain access to the Creative Industries?

Post-graduate study at another institution

 Minimum 17 years of age  OP16 for entry to Bachelor programme  Alternative entry pathway also available to non OP students  Admission Interview  Audition (Popular Music & Performance applicants)  Folio (3D Animation applicants)

Step 1 - Initial application  Apply direct to JMC Academy  Students can lodge applications throughout the year for any of our courses – applications for 2012 are open now

Step 2 – Interview  All applicants are granted an admission interview and provided with a tour of the campus facilities  Applicants are asked to provide a portfolio at interview stage. Portfolio contents can include: cover letter detailing why they would like to study this program, most recent school results (i.e. report card if Year 12 is not yet complete), relevant certificates and references.  Popular Music and Performance applicants are required to attend an audition to demonstrate their musicianship.

Step 3 – Offer  Applicants will be notified of the interview outcome upon completion of interview and submission of all requirements. Successful applicants will be made an offer of enrolment in writing together with an enrolment form. If the student is still undertaking Year 12, they will be issued a ‘conditional’ offer of place pending results.

Step 4 – Enrolment and Confirmation  Student accepts offer of place and is issued with confirmation paperwork

 2012 Undergraduate Scholarships available  Students must be eligible for Bachelor program (i.e. OP16)  Scholarship covers first year of tuition fees  Students awarded a scholarship are required to represent JMC Academy as an ambassador  One scholarship offered per course per campus for first year students

 JMC Academy has two intake periods each year:  March – Standard  June – Fast Tracked  Students who commence in June intake can fast track their studies enabling them to complete a Bachelor in 2.5 years versus 3

 13 th August: Open JMC Academy  16 th November 2011: Annual JMC Academy Tivoli  9 th December 2011: Closing date for 2012 Undergraduate Scholarship Applications