Perspectives on creative arts in higher education
AFTRS has appointed two new heads of department of Animation and Documentary. Former Learning and Development Manager at Animal Logic, Krista Jordan will take up the position of Head of Animation. With over twenty years professional industry experience Krista’s credits include: The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded, Rabbit- Proof Fence, Moulin
2019 brings a change of faces to the Australian Council of Deans and Directors of Creative Arts (DDCA) Board. We say a fond farewell to board members Sarah Miller (Wollongong), Matthew Allen (Deakin), Kim Vincs (Swinburne) and co-opted members Frank Millward and Bruce Watson who stepped down from their roles
Wollongong University’s Professor Sarah Miller has stepped down from her role as Head of the School of the Arts, English and Media, and will take leave for much of 2019. Deputy Dean Brogan Bunt will step into the role as interim Head of School.
Event date: Every Monday lunch time until 27 May 2019 Event location: Melba Hall, Gate 13, The University of Melbourne , Royal Parade , Parkville, Melbourne Website: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/lunch-hour-concert-series-semester-one-2019-tickets-54325542159?aff=Eflyer The Melba Hall Lunch Hour Concert Series returns for Semester One, 2019 with a vibrant and eclectic program that features visiting international guests
ANU Associate Professor Kim Cunio will take up the role of Head of the School of Music after Ken Lampl announced that he was stepping down after less than two years in the job. Kim is an accomplished composer and performer, whose music has been performed around the world.
Event date: 3-6 March 2019Event location: Australian Centre for the Moving Image, MelbourneWebsite: https://www.aidc.com.au AIDC 2019 focuses on funding, co-production and global opportunities in the documentary and factual market. Speakers and presenters include leading filmmakers and representatives from organisations such as Screen Australia, Arrow Media and Essential Media Group.
ANU graduate and transdisciplinary artist Dean Cross will undertake the inaugural Canberra/Wellington Indigenous artist exchange where he will be supported by the ACT Government to undertake research with the National War Memorials in both Canberra and Wellington. Dean was born and raised on Ngunnawal/Ngambri Country and is of Worimi descent.
Event date: 19-21 June 2019. Call for proposals open until MayEvent location: Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon, PortugalWebsite: https://artsinsociety.com/2019-conference/call-for-papers Art, in its diverse forms, constitutes a distinctive means of communication, allowing for dialogues in formal, informal and culturally plural contexts within society. In this context, what kinds of new research and
NiTRO’s very own web officer Tom Barton has launched a new business helping creative arts practitioners connect with and grow their audiences online. Creative Connections is the culmination of Tom’s experience as a marketer across the arts, eCommerce, medical and tertiary education sectors. Creative Connections aims to equip artists and
Event date: 8-16 March 2019Event location: Spectrum Project Space (Exhibition) and Painting Studios (ARTiculate conference), ECU Mount Lawley Campus, PerthWebsite: http://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/arts-and-humanities/spectrum-project-space/news-and-events/spectrum/2019/01/exhibition-celebrates-international-womens-day-at-ecu Eleven Edith Cowan University students and Alumni with a Visual Arts education will be holding an exhibition, conference and artist talks over the weekend of International Women’s Day, 2019.
In the spirit of reconciliation, the DDCA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.