Queensland Academy for
Creative Industries
Interview and Portfolio/Audition Process
Debbie Williamson
Deputy Principal – QACI
For students entering Year 10 in 2016
Overview
 Purpose – What are we looking for?
 Process – How the day will run
 Preparation – How can you prepare?
 Q & A opportunity
We are looking for
Your Potential to succeed at QACI
Creativity
&
Problem Solving
Communication
skills
Study Habits
Attitude
&
&
Resilience
Your
potential
Academic
Success
Interview Process: 3 Parts
1. Academic Interview
2. Specialist Workshop (except Music)
3. Audition or Portfolio Presentation
Academic Interview
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15min Interview
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Questions provided in preparation time
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You can take your answers in to the interview
What is the Admin Panel seeking?
• Motivation for seeking enrolment at QACI
• Understanding of the QACI program and the
International Baccalaureate curriculum
• Current school progress – from recent report cards
• Work ethic, organisation and time management
• Resilience and persistence
• Interests and life balance
Specialty Selection
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• Candidates can apply for
Film
1 or 2 specialist areas
Music
• Candidates must prepare
Theatre
a presentation for each
Visual Arts
specialist area
Design Technology
Specialty Selection Process
Specialty Area
Process
Timing
Activity
Film
Workshop +
Presentation
3hr
Complete task
Present portfolio to teacher
Visual Arts
Workshop +
Presentation
2hr
Complete task
Present portfolio to teacher
Design Technology
Workshop +
Presentation
2hr
Complete task
Present portfolio to teacher
Theatre
Audition
Workshop
30min
45min
Monologue Performance & Interview
Group Impromptu
Music
Audition
30min
Music + 15mins preparation
What is the Specialist Panel looking for?
• Knowledge, skill and appreciation of the specific subject
area
• Potential growth and development in the specific subject
area
• Motivation towards and passion for the specific subject
area
• Understanding of the broader industry and community
surrounding their specific subject area
Film Workshop /
Portfolio
3 Hour Workshop
Storyboard and Narrative Exercise
Portfolio Presentation
1. Teacher Demonstration
Student presents to teacher:
1. A short film/music video/abstract film:
2. Students work through exercise:
•Assemble a series of images into ‘narrative’
structure
•Select suitable shot types
•Add direction arrows and directorial
instructions
•Write detailed explanation of concept, overall
storyline & context of chosen images within
the story
Short Film & Film Analysis
Teacher interviews each student during workshop
•Candidate was primarily responsible for the filming
and editing
•Quicktime/Mpeg4/DVD format compatible
•90 seconds to 3 minutes
2. An example of a critique or film
deconstruction written by the candidate on
any aspect of film that illustrates their
understanding of film techniques
Design Technology
Workshop / Portfolio
2 Hour Workshop
Designing Solutions to Problems
Portfolio Presentation
Presented with product design problems,
create and evaluate possible solutions.
Student presents to teacher:
Portfolio:
•Original design ideas (hard copy or digital
form) and/or
•Original products and designs previously
completed.
Original Design Ideas or Products
Teacher interviews each student during workshop
Interview:
Be prepared to speak about your portfolio
Discuss the design processes undertook in the
workshop.
Visual Arts
Workshop / Portfolio
2 Hour Workshop
Studio Workshop
Portfolio Presentation
All candidates will participate in a group
studio workshop where they will be
presented with media techniques and an art
concept and asked to put these into practice.
Candidates are invited to bring a portfolio of
your original artwork either as hard copy or as
digital photographs of your original artwork.
Digital photographs are to jpegs 300dpi and
saved on a Apple compatible USB.
The candidate should be prepared to speak
about their portfolio and discuss the creative
processes they undertook in the workshop.
Original Artwork
Teacher interviews each student during workshop
The portfolio could include a range of Visual
Arts (Design – Graphic, Fashion, Games,
Costume/Stage, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture,
New Media – Video Works, Animations…) and
these works could be in preliminary, plans or
completed.
Music
QACI music students develop skills in both performance and composition. Therefore candidates can choose to
demonstrate their ability as a performer and/or a composer for their audition. Candidates are expected to demonstrate
stylistic/contextual and musical understanding of all presented works.
A Music Portfolio and Audition Presentation includes:
1. Evidence of Theory Qualification
• AMEB Theory of Music Grade 3, AMEB Musicianship Grade 3, AMEB Music
Craft Grade 2, or similar courses through Trinity College or ABRSM
2. Performance
• Perform two (2) contrasting pieces (own choice) with a total duration of 10
minutes
• Perform at a standard at least equivalent to AMEB Grade 4 (Practical) or
AMEB Advancing Step 2 (CPM)
AND/OR
Composition
• Submit two (2) contrasting compositions recorded onto an audio CD with
either live or MIDI instruments
• Submit a score of at least one (1) of these compositions
Theatre
A Theatre Audition Presentation includes:
1. A prepared 2 – 3 minute self-devised, solo, dramatic performance that:
• includes dialogue and stage action/movement
• may use small, personal props
• is learnt/memorized
• is suitable for the context of the audition and the age of the
candidate
• Showcases the candidate’s acting skills and abilities
2. A copy of the script (submitted at the audition)
3. Participation in a 45 minute Impromptu Performance (no preparation
required)
Be Prepared
A Specialist Panel requires all candidates
to speak about their Portfolio/Audition and
discuss the creative processes they used
to produce it.
Start preparing now!
Thank you 
Q and A
Kathy Mackey – Manager Queensland Academies
Debbie Williamson – Deputy Principal QACI