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 • 15min Interview • Questions provided in preparation time • 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 • • • • • • 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
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