QACI Audition and Portfolio Requirements

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Communication
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3 Hour Workshop
Storyboard and Narrative Exercise
Teacher interviews each student during workshop
1. Teacher Demonstration
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
Student presents to teacher:
1. A short film/music video/abstract film:
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AND/OR
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
2 Hour Workshop
Designing Solutions to Problems
Teacher interviews each student during workshop
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.
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 portfolio
& discuss the design process you undertook in
the workshop.
2 Hour Workshop
Studio Workshop
Teacher interviews each student during workshop
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.
The candidate should be prepared to speak
about their portfolio and discuss the creative
processes they undertook in the workshop.
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 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.
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 5 (Practical)
or AMEB Advancing Step 3 (CPM)
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
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)
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