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 • • • • • 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 ! Q and A Kathy Mackey – Manager Queensland Academies Debbie Williamson – Deputy Principal QACI
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