Queensland Academy for
Creative Industries
Interview and Portfolio/Audition Process
Debbie Williamson
Deputy Principal – QACI
For students entering Year 10 in 2016
Overview
q  Purpose – What are we looking for?
q  Process – How the day will run
q  Preparation – How can you prepare?
q  Q & A opportunity
We are looking for
Your Potential to succeed at QACI
Crea*vity & Problem Solving A.tude & Resilience Communica*on skills Your poten*al Study Habits & 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
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Film
Music
Theatre
Visual Arts
Design Technology
•  Candidates can apply for
1 or 2 specialist areas
•  Candidates must prepare
a presentation for each
specialist area
Specialty Selection Process
Specialty Area
Process
Timing
Activity
Film
Workshop +
Presentation
4hr
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 Narra,ve Exercise Portfolio Presentation
Short Film &/OR Film Analysis
1. Teacher Demonstra.on 2. Students work through exercise: •  Assemble a series of images into ‘narra*ve’ structure •  Select suitable shot types •  Add direc*on arrows and directorial instruc*ons •  Write detailed explana*on of concept, overall storyline & context of chosen images within the story Student presents to teacher: 1. A short ﬁlm/music video/abstract ﬁlm: Teacher interviews each student during workshop •  Candidate was primarily responsible for the ﬁlming and edi*ng •  Quick*me/Mpeg4/DVD format compa*ble •  90 seconds to 3 minutes AND/OR 2.  An example of a cri*que or ﬁlm deconstruc*on wriXen by the candidate on any aspect of ﬁlm that illustrates their understanding of ﬁlm techniques Design Technology
Workshop / Portfolio
2 Hour Workshop Designing Solu,ons to Problems Portfolio Presentation
Original Design Ideas or Products
Presented with product design problems, create and evaluate possible solu*ons. Student presents to teacher: Por9olio: •  Original design ideas (hard copy or digital form) and/or •  Original products and designs previously completed. Teacher interviews each student during workshop Designs could include useful products, fashion items, manufacturing techniques, plans, design sketches, CAD drawings – any evidence of a design process. Interview: Be prepared to speak about your por\olio & discuss the design process you undertook in the workshop. Visual Arts
Workshop / Portfolio
2 Hour Workshop Studio Workshop Portfolio Presentation
Original Artwork
All candidates will par*cipate in a group studio workshop where they will be presented with media techniques and an art concept and asked to put these into prac*ce. The candidate should be prepared to speak about their por\olio and discuss the crea*ve processes they undertook in the workshop. Candidates are invited to bring a por9olio 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 compa*ble USB. The por\olio could include a range of Visual Arts (Design – Graphic, Fashion, Games, Costume/Stage, Pain*ng, Drawing, Sculpture, New Media – Video Works, Anima*ons…) and these works could be in preliminary, plans or completed. Teacher interviews each student during workshop Music
A Music Por\olio and Audi*on Presenta*on includes: 1.  Evidence of Theory Qualiﬁca*on •  AMEB Theory of Music Grade 3, AMEB Musicianship Grade 3, AMEB Music Crae Grade 2, or similar courses through Trinity College or ABRSM 2. Performance •  Perform two (2) contras*ng pieces (own choice) with a total dura*on of 10 minutes •  Perform at a standard at least equivalent to AMEB Grade 5 (Prac*cal) or AMEB Advancing Step 3 (CPM) AND/OR Composi*on •  Submit two (2) contras*ng composi*ons recorded onto an audio CD with either live or MIDI instruments •  Submit a score of at least one (1) of these composi*ons Theatre
A Theatre Audi*on Presenta*on includes: 1.  A prepared 2 – 3 minute self-‐devised, solo, drama*c performance that: •  includes dialogue and stage ac*on/movement •  may use small, personal props •  is learnt/memorized •  is suitable for the context of the audi*on and the age of the candidate •  Showcases the candidate’s ac*ng skills and abili*es 2.  A copy of the script (submiXed at the audi*on) 3. Par*cipa*on in a 45 minute Impromptu Performance (no prepara*on 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 J
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Q and A
Kathy Mackey – Manager Queensland Academies
Debbie Williamson – Deputy Principal QACI