In 2011 our VCE Summer School at La Trobe University’s Melbourne campus will be in its 7th year, having hosted just on 2,500 students over that time. The presenters are chosen for their communication skills and experience , and do help students nail their VCE by providing them with a clear understanding of the content and requirements of their chosen studies in Units 3 and 4along with insights into assesment from their perspective as VCE assessors.
Residential: Once again Summer School at La Trobe University has a residential option where students can be accomodated on campus in collegiate style private bedrooms with shared bathrooms. Accomodation includes breakfast, dinner and evening entertainment. Lunch and snacks can be purchased at University food outlets. Students and their parents/guardians are required to sign an agreement with La Trobe on acceptable terms of behaviour. Details on who to contact at La Trobe University regarding residential accommadation are included on the front of the enclosed flyer.
Savings: For 2011 we have re-introduced the ‘bring a friend’ offer to help students take the step together to attend Summer School. Attending with a friend saves $8 per student for every subject they attend. PLUS every student recieves a complimentary entry ticket (value $10) to The Age 2011 VCE and Careers Expo which will be held in May next year.
For more details about our programs and services just visit www.accesseducation.com.au
Student Information Day- Friday 4th March
Student Info Day for organised secondary-school groups of selected students from years 9 to 11. Accompanied by their teachers, students will have the opportunity to hear from speakers from the aviation, aerospace and defence industries and the Australian Defence Force, as well as Young Industry Ambassadors. Following this session, the students will, after lunch, have the option to participate in visitiing the Aerospace and Defence Exposition and recieve presentations from participating exhibitors at their display stands. Later in the afternoon, students will be able to stay on and enjoy the airshow.
Our mission in staging Avalon 2011 is to help promote the development of Ausralia’s industrial, manufacturing and technological resources in the aviation, aerospace and defence sectors. Addressing the skills crisis and promoting interest in careers in these sectors are crucial for industry’s future!
Careers in Psychology Night
Wednesday 15th September 2010, 6.15pm-9.30pm, Prince Phillip Theatre,
Architecture, Building & Planning (Building 133) ,University Of Melbourne, Parkville
Applications are now open for the- 2011 UNSW Minerals Summer School (UMSS)
(For NSW,VIC & ACT studentscommencing Year 11 or Year 12 in 2011)
If you are currently in Year 10 or Year 11 and interested in Science or Engineering and want to find out more about an exciting career in the Australian minerals industry:
- Earth & Environment Sciences
- Geology and Geosciences
- Mining and Minerals Engineering
- Minerals Exploration
…….then you should join us for a 4 day, fully residential and supervised UNSW Minerals Summer School hosted by the School of Mining Engineering, University of New South Wales between Monday 10 and Thursday 13 January, 2011
You will…
- find out about careers, lifestyles, working conditions and oppurtunities in the Australian minerals industry from professionals and recent graduates.
- investigate university courses that suit your abilities and preferences.
- participate in exciting lectures and laboratory workshops at UNSW
- visit undrground and surface mines
- find out how coal anmd minerals are extracted and processed
- visi mine rehabilitation and environmental management sites
- see modern blasting demonstrations for rock fragmentation
- and much, much more
What you can expect….
The 2011 UNSW Minerals Summer School (UMSS) commences at the UNSW Campus where you will participate in introductory lectures and laboratory sessions in the school of Mining Engineering. You will then travel to th Hunter Valley and/or NSW Central West where you will visit surface and underground mining operations and importan environmental, rhabilitation and geolgical sites along the way. You can expect early morning starts and long days but you will be rewarded with many oppurtunities not normally available to other students. The program is both intensive and challenging and will highlight some career options that may be familiar to you and others that you did not know existed. its not all hard work- social activities have also been included. both male and female supervisors will be resident for the duration of the Summer School.
Who shouls apply….
You should be studying or planning to study subjects such as chemistry, physics, mathamatics, geology or biology and have a genuine interest in finding out about careers in the Australian minerals industry. You are motivated, inquiring and enthusiastic and enjoy working independently and in group activities. You should be an Australian citizen or permanent Australian resident and be 15 years or older on 1st January 2011.
$200.00 (incl. GST), the UNSW Minerals Summer School is substantially subsidised by UNSW and the Australian minerals industry with most of the expense covered, including all meals. In case of financial hardship, assistance will be considered on wriiten application.
Complete application form and send a copy to Stella Vaghan, School of Mining Engineering, UNSW (admin.mining@unsw.edu.au) Numbers will be limeted, so places will be offered on basis of apitude and order of application. Application closes 30th September, 2010. For Further info visit our website www.mining.unsw.edu.au or call (02) 9385 5006
Year 12 English Revision Seminars:
Ticking Mind is an organisation run by English teachers. This year we are running Unit 3&4 English Revision Seminars in Wodonga, Shepparton, Bendigo, Ballarat, Wangaratta & Online. We believe this is a great opportunity for regional students to be able to access quality revision seminars without having to go to Melbourne. However, because students are so used to having to go to Melbourne, they don’t realise that now they will be able to access revision seminars closer to home.
Year 12 English Revision Seminars:
All major texts, contexts and language analysis.
First week of the school holidays.
Low cost.
Bendigo, Ballarat, Shepparton, Wodonga, Wangaratta and Online.
For full details and to book visit www.tickingmind.com.au.
The Ticking Mind Team
[www.tickingmind.com.au]
[enquiries@tickingmind.com.au]
[0427 340 757]
Monash Engineering Information Evening
Thursday 9th September 2010, 7.00pm- 9.30pm
Lecture Theatre C1, Building 63 Clayton Campus
This is an informative evening for prospective students and their families with academic, student and graduate speakers followed by a light supper and the oppurtunity to talk with the presenters, academics and faculty staff.
This is an excellent opportunity for those who were unable to attend the recent Open day, and is particular relevance to students in VCE considering a career in engineering.
Please register online at : http://eng.monash.edu.au/infoevening or call (03) 9905 3404
Go Girl Go For I.T.
IT’s possible: Step into the ‘information age’ and realise your future.
Girls – Interested in a Career in IT? Then make sure you check out a new and informative website – www.gogirl.org.au
See where ICT can open doors to a multitude of opportunities in any industry and provide a passport to success anywhere around the world.
Follow the link above – or on the Careers Central Website links.
Monash Parent Information Evenings
Are you a parent of a student in Year 11 or 12? Find out how you can support your son or daughter in deciding their future study path by attending one of our Parent Information Evenings.
This is an excellent opportunity for parents to find out more about the range of course and campus options at Monash University.
Find out about:
- Applications and selection
- Equity and access schemes
- Student support services and facilities
- Scholarships
- Accommodation, fees and cost of living
- Living in Melbourne
Ballarat
Monday 23rd August , 5.30 – 6.30pm, Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts.
Werribee
Thursday 26th August, 6.30 – 7.30pm, Heathdale Christian College, Creative Arts Theatre.
Wodonga
Tuesday 31st August, 6.30 – 7.30pm, Scots College, Albury.
Melbourne
Wednesday 8th September, 6.30 – 7.30pm, Monash University, Caulfield Campus.
For more information and to reserve your place visit: www.monash.edu/study/events/parents
New Sports Engineering Course!
Victoria University have just announced an exciting new course- Bachelor of Engineering Science (Sports Engineering). This course equips graduates with the practical, academic and technical skills necessary for a career in key industries and organizations connected with sports Engineering. These include professional sports associations and clubs, institutes of sport, equipment manufacturers, sport infrastructure and elite level sports research, and athlete development. For further information contact Ian Fairweather at ian.fairweather@vu.edu.au
New IT Networks and Systems Computing Course:
Victoria University has just released informatiom about their new Bachelor of Information Technology (Networks and Systems Computing). This course equips students with skills and support required to gain a graduate level position within the IT industry. It fills a growing market need for graduates skilled in systems administration with networking expertise. For further information contact grace.tan@vu.edu.au
Would you like to work with animals?
Monash Uni have just announced an exciting new degree which will enable you to work in a variety of areas in the animal industry. The new Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) is for students who are interested in animal science careers in agriculture, natural or domestic settings. This will be run at their Gippsland Campus and students will undertake an industry placement or research project, have to potential to graduate to further study in areas such as Veterinary Science, animal health research, medical research and wildlife research. Students will also be able to undertake specialist training in areas such as animal management and disease, animal behaviour and vertebrate biology. For more information, contact Jennifer Wray on Jennifer.Wray@sci.monash.edu.au
Have you considered Nanotechnology?
This is a field of science, which aims to understand of all things small! It explores areas such as semiconductors, chemical systems and sensors and biological processing within cells. La Trobe University have the Bachelor of Nanotechnology/ Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Science (honours)/ Master of Nanotechnology double degrees and also the Master of Nanotechnology. Pre requisites for the double degrees are English, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods and one of Specialist Mathematics or Physics. There are opportunities for high achieving students to undertake an Industry Cadetship Program. For more information, go to www.latrobe.edu.au/nanotechnology
Have you considered Urban Planning?
RMIT University and the Department of Planning and Community Development are running a competition to assist year 12 students to explore Urban Planning. Through the medium of photography, students identify an urban problem and suggest solutions. There are 28 financial prizes to be won. Go to www.planning4success.com and then click on Education Tools > Planning Photo Competition.
CAREER NEWS
Interested in Media and Communications? Would you like to see what kind of projects that current University students are undertaking in this field? Then you should check out the Motif (Media of the Immediate Future) showcase website.
You will be able to view the work of students undertaking the Swinburne Media and Communications course and you will be kept up to date with oppurtunities in the industry. To view the Portal, go to www.swinburne.edu.au/lss/areas/media.html
New online environmental game launched: Savewater! Alliance and Swinburne Uni have created an online energy and water saving game called Mission CO2. The game features characters called ‘Carbon Tradies’ who help teenagers learn how to reduce their impact on the environment. To find out more about the game, go to www.missionc02.com
Feeling stressed through your VCE ? Then you should check out the Stress_Less@Swin initiative for VCE students. This initiative has been developed by Swinburn’s Phycology Clinic and it aims to assist VCE students cope with stress, anxiety and the challenges of the VCE. To find out more about initiative, go to www.future.swinburn.edu.au/stress-less
Would you like to study Medicine in the future? Then you should attend a Medicine Information Evening at Deakin University. They run a four year graduate entry Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery program and have the first rural medical school in victoria.
Dates for the information evenings are as follows- Ballarat: Tuesday 18th May, Ballarat Education Resource Centre, 6pm; Geelong Warn Ponds Campus: Thursday 20th May, 6pm; Melbourne Campus: Monday 24th May, 6pm. For more information and to register, go to www.deakin.edu.au/hmnbs
UPCOMING STATE EVENTS
Mid Year VCE Revision Classes: Monash University are hosting VCE revision lectures in Accounting, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Psychology on Saturday 22nd May at their Peninsula Campus. The cost is $20 per session and you must register at www.monash.edu/peninsula
Pathways to University Information Evening: Monash University is running a free information evening for students and their parents about how they can access courses at their Peninsula Campus. The campus specialises in course areas such as Business, Education, Emergency Health, Nursing and Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Sport and Outdoor Recreation. Information about the pathway program- Diploma of Tertiary Studies will be available, as will VTAC representatives. The event will be held Tuesday 25th May at 6.30pm at the Peninsula Campus. To register, go to www.monash.edu/peninsula
Are you in Year 10? Deakin University is running an information session to assist students in picking their VCE subjects. The event will be held Thursday 10th June at the Melbourne and Geelong Campuses and students will have the oppurtunities and listen to guest speakers and current students. For more information, go to www.deakin.edu.au
Are you an indigenous student? If you are interested in studying at Monash University in the future, you should attend the Yarning Up: Your Space@ Monash event being held Thursday 17th June,10am-1pm (lunch included). You will be able to find out about courses, scholarships and student support services and attend interactive tutorial style discussions. You must register by Friday 11th June to Catherine Lineham at Catherine.Lineham@law.monash.edu.au 03 9905 2953
Interested in La Trobe University? You should attend the popular ‘Experiance La Trobe’ event at one of three campuses. You will have the oppurtunity to hear from current La Trobe students and lecturers, Find out more about courses, careers, student services, accomodation and scholarships and undertake a campus tour.
You will be able to participate in interactive workshops in areas of your interests. Dates are as follows: Albury- Wodonga- Friday 18th June; Melbourne- Tuesday 6th July; Bendigo- Thursday 8th July. To register and choose your workshops, go to www.latrobe.edu.au/study/events/experience
MedEntry
Students interested in pursuing medicine and other health science careers need to sit the UMAT on July 28, 2010. A government accredited Registration Training Organisation specialising in helping you perform at your best is MedEntry UMAT Prep. MedEntry offers discounts of up to 30% for groups, and numerous scholarships. For more information, please visit www.MedEntry.edu.au
KODAK CAREERS IN PHOTOGRAPHY SEMINAR
A program for VCE and tertiary students
Careers in Photography will explore pathways to becoming a professional photographer through various avenues of professional practice: photojournalism, commercial and art photography.
Bringing together exemplary practitioners in their fields; Meredith O’Shea will speak on her work as a freelance photojournalist; Bronek Kozka will address his work as a commercial photographer; Chantal Faust, artist/lecturer in Critical and Theoretical Studies, Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne, will speak on developing a life as an art photographer; Andrew Kopp will speak about his work as a commercial photographer and setting up a business, specialising in family and wedding photography; and Ulanda Blair, Project Coordinator, Next Wave Festival, will speak about photography courses available, issues facing graduates and how to get started. Peter Cocklin, Kodak, Group Business Development Manager Professional, will introduce the seminar and Michael Nichols, CCP Education Officer, will chair the sessions.
Other issues addressed will be training, support networks, keeping informed, studio spaces, employment opportunities, galleries, grants, promoting yourself, getting started and making decisions about a career in photography.
Taking place in CCP’s Visy Education space, the seminar is limited to 25 participants, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Refreshments will be provided.
Where: 404 George Street , Fitzroy
When: Friday 27 November 2009, 1pm – 4.30pm
Cost: $20 (inc gst) students, CCP members.
$25 non-members (inc gst)
Bookings essential
Places are limited to 25 participants
To book, call 9417 1549 or see Kerrie for a booking form.
GOTAFE is the predominant provider of Health education in the Goulburn and North East regions of Victoria – with a wide variety of accredited courses, short courses, Skill Sets, and customised, flexible delivery for industry.
If students at Rushworth P – 12 College are looking at the Health sector for a career, GOTAFE has the solution for them.
To make it easier to find out about our range of courses, how to apply and when enrolments are being taken, GOTAFE is holding regular Information Sessions at our four main campuses – Wangaratta, Benalla, Shepparton and Seymour.
Courses in Health
GOTAFE has an extensive range of courses in the Health sector that cater for many different career opportunities within the industry. GOTAFE offers accredited courses, short courses and traineeships in the areas of:
- Nursing
- Allied Health
- Medication Endorsement
- IV Therapy
- Aged Care
- Pathology
- Health Services Assistance
- Mental Health
- First Aid certification
- CPR
- Medical Terminology
- Venepuncture and ECG
Other areas of study can be arranged and customised to suit a group.
Information Sessions
Wangaratta
On Thursday, 3 December, 2009 the Wangaratta campus will host an Information Session to provide details on the Diploma of Nursing, Allied Health and Pathology courses offered by the Institute. The session will commence at 4pm.
Benalla
An Information Session will be held at the Benalla campus, in Samaria Road on Monday, 7 December, 2009 commencing at 4pm. This session will also provide information on the Diploma of Nursing, Allied Health and Pathology.
Shepparton
The Shepparton campus will host Information Sessions for Health courses every two months continuing into the new year. This will ensure schools, Health facilities and other interested parties can be kept informed and up to date regarding courses, start dates, required VETASSESS testing and other critical enrolment information. Dates and times for Shepparton Information Sessions listed below:
Tuesday 12 January, 2010, 5 – 7pm
Tuesday 9 March, 2010, 5 – 7pm
Tuesday 11 May, 2010, 5 – 7pm
All Shepparton Information Sessions are held in the Harder Auditorium, Fryers Street Campus, Shepparton.
Seymour
The Seymour campus will host an Information evening Wednesday, 27 January, 2010 commencing from 6 – 7pm.
More information
For more information, or to register your interest to attend any one of the above sessions, please contact the GOTAFE Customer Service Centre on 1300 GOTAFE (1300 468 233).
ACCESS EDUCATION – NAIL YOUR VCE!! YEAR 12 SUMMER SCHOOL 2010
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE WELL PREPARED FOR THE START OF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR IN 2010??
Students at VCE Summer School:
- Gain a solid understanding of the course content and structure
- study the key Unit 3 topics drawing links with Units 1 & 2 where appropriate; and
- cover the skills and strategies required for improving their results in the assessments throughout the year.
Now in its 7th year the VCE Summer School has the endorsement of LaTrobe University and is offered at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus. The program is timed towards the end of the school holidays so the knowledge and skills acquired at Summer School are still ‘fresh’ when the school year starts.
The campus is easily accessed from all areas of Victoria and has ample on-site parking as well as being able to offer on-campus accomodation to those students who require it. This provides students with the opportunity to experience ‘ university life’ by being on campus throughout the program.
Students attending establish friendships with others beyond their own school who are also about to undertake Year 12 – a particularly valuable benfeit for those coping with the pressures and demands of their final year.
All subjects at Summer School are of course open to Year 11 students undertaking a Unit 3 & 4 subject in 2010.
The Summer School is supervised and is conducted in a friendly and engaging academic environment. Presenters are chosen for their experience and are well versed in the requirements of the Study Designs in their subject areas.
If you are interested in looking at the VCE Summer School brochures – please pop into the Pathways Office and get one from Kerrie.
DEAKIN – A healthy option
Employment opportunities in the health sector are strong and continue to increase as public health issues such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, sedentary lifestyles and ageing populations affect health care systems not only in Australia but around the world.
Deakin’s Bachelor of Health Sciences is a flexible degree ideally suited to students who are interested in a career in health but aren’t sure which direction to take.
Why choose health sciences at Deakin?
- Flexible course structure.
- Ability to undertake elective study from any area of the University.
- Opportunity to undertake industry placement (depending on the major sequences selected)
- Can be combined with arts, enabling students to acquire two degrees with only one additional year of full-time study.
- Our partnerships help to ensure the course content remains relevant to the changing needs of the workplace.
- Major sequences can be chosen to mimic the structure of other health degrees.
- The course can be used as an alternate pathway to other Deakin health degrees.
Majors offered in health
This flexible degree allows students to structure their course to combine fields of study according to their personal interests, abilities and career aspirations. They can cover a wide range of areas in health sciences while concentrating on two specialised areas, or majors, offered by the Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences.
Students can choose their two majors from the following areas (availability varies by Campus): Family, Society and Health; People, Society and Disability; Human Services; Health Promotion; Psychology; Exercise Science; Physical Activity and Health; Sport Coaching; Nutrition; and Food Studies.
Elective options
Students also have the freedom to choose up to eight units offered by other faculties in the University, such as science, public relations, marketing, management, media and communications and many more. Students can use these electives to complement their studies and enhance their employment opportunities.
Pathway options
The Bachelor of Health Sciences can be an alternate pathway to other health-related courses offered at Deakin University. Students can commence the Bachelor of Health Sciences, complete their first year and then apply for a course transfer. Course transfers are not guaranteed and selection is based on academic performance in the first year and the number of available places in the second year of the preferred course.
Depending on subject choice, completion of the Bachelor of Health Sciences can be a pathway to more advanced study in dietetics, public health, health promotion, health and human services management, human nutrition, psychology and medicine.
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Prerequisites: VCE units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) and 25 in any other English.
Campus: Melbourne Campus at Burwood, Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool Campus.
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent.
For more information
Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences
Health – Student and Academic Services
Phone +61 3 9251 7777
hmnbs-support@deakin.edu.au
www.deakin.edu.au/hmnbs
Study personal training at RMIT
The new personal training course run through RMIT City Fitness has been a huge success.
The personal training clinic allows students practical experience and feedback, equipping them with the necessary skills to become a successful personal trainer. A gym membership and personal training sample pack are included with course registrations.
Enrolments for our full time course*, starting Monday 23 November, and part time courses*, starting February 2010, are now open.
(*please note this is not an RMIT University award course)
Contact
Jared Ahale
Tel. 03 9925 2874
Email: fitness@rmit.edu.au
www.launch.rmit.edu.au/cityfitness.html
RMIT – Change of Preference Helpline – 1800 117 648
The Change of Preference Helpline is available for students to speak with experienced staff members about their study options. The Helpline will be open Monday 14 December to Friday 18 December from 8.30 am – 5.30 pm and on Monday 21 December from 8.30 am – 12.00 pm.
RMIT is providing face-to-face advice during the Change of Preference period.
Information Expo
Date: Thursday 17 December
Time: 12 pm – 3 pm
Location: Info Corner, corner of Swanston and La Trobe Streets, City campus
Science, Engineering and Technology Expo
Date: Thursday 17 December
Time: 12 pm – 3 pm
Location: RMIT Storey Hall, 336 Swanston Street, Melbourne (next to Info Corner)
Helpline: 1800 117 648
Email: study@rmit.edu.au
University of Tasmania - TASMANIAN CREATIVE ARTS SUMMER SCHOOL
13 – 22 January 2010
Academy of the Arts, Launceston
A cultural community-based partnership between the University of Tasmania, Tasmanian Academy and Polytechnic, Launceston College, the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery and the Launceston City Council.
Anyone over the age of 16 years can participate in our Summer School held at the Academy of the Arts, Launceston over 8 days in January. This is a great way for you to experience uni life and also receive credit that can count towards a number of degrees at the University of Tasmania.
The diverse program of specialist workshops is designed to offer you the opportunity to expand your existing skills, grow confidence in new endeavours and be inspired by the highly respected professional tutors. During the Summer School you will be able to make new friends, learn different creative techniques and enjoy all that Launceston and Tasmania has to offer during summer.
Workshops include Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Photography, Professional Presentation Skills, Improvisation, Digital Media, Temporal Media, CulinaryDesign, Virtual Reality and Advanced Media Technology, Background to Asian Theatre, Computers in Furniture Design, Contemporary Dance, Flamenco and Classical Guitar, Opera Works, Rock Music and Stage and Concert Bands, Printmaking, Ceramics, Glass and Aboriginal Philosophy.
A number of scholarships are also available to participate in our Summer School.
If you would like further information or would like to enrol in our Summer School, contact the Academy of the Arts Marketing Officer, Jana Harper, on email:
Jana.Harper@utas.edu.au or phone: (03) 6324 4423 or
(03) 6324 4400 or visit the Summer School website:
www.acadarts.utas.edu.au/?q=node/177.
Have your students considered a career in the dairy industry?
They don’t need to have grown up on a dairy farm to work in the dairy industry!
The National Centre for Dairy Education Australia (NCDEA) is the provider of dairy education and opportunities for learning, with nationally recognised courses aimed at providing learners with the necessary skills and knowledge vital to a career within dairy farming and its support industries.
The NCDEA delivers courses from Certificate II to Advanced Diploma on a full time, part time and flexible basis.
Students can undertake training in a variety of ways:
- School Based Apprenticeships
- VET in Schools
- Traineeships
- Full time Certificate IV, Diploma & Advanced Diploma of Agriculture
- All qualifications are available part-time
NCDEA graduates are in high demand in dairy farm management and associated service industry roles. The NCDEA has campuses in Gippsland, Northern Victoria and Western Victoria.
For more information visit www.ncdea.edu.au or contact the Customer Service Centre on 1300 0 NCDEA (1300 0 62332) and ask for an NCDEA 2010 Course Guide.
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN SUMMER SCHOOL 2009 – University of Melbourne
For students who would like to learn more about Architecture and Design and are in Years 10, 11 or 12 this summer school is designed just for them. Over four days students will be introduced to the fundamental aspects of Architecture or a design related career.
The Architecture and Design Summer School is run by a team of experts from the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning who have many years experience teaching and working in the industry.
The range of hands-on activities will cover different fields of learning in architectural education such as design and multi-media presentations (including Photoshop and digital photography, drawing and architectural graphics, life drawing and model making).
The course will be coordinated by Lindy Joubert and presenters include: Angie Morgan, Jack Lewis, Alex Selenitsch, Jina Zheng, Angie Brett, Richard Blight and Rhiannon Slatter.
Program
Day One (Monday) – Bring Life into Drawing
In the morning, Lindy Joubert will present students with a variety of techniques in drawing through observation of the constructed and natural world. Angie Morgan introduces basic life drawing in the afternoon session, with emphasis on line, composition and tone to convey the human figure and using charcoal as the medium.
Day Two (Tuesday) – Architectural Drawing and Designing with Models
Spatial thinking, drawing and 3D techniques will be presented in an exciting day of constructed drawing and innovative model making.
In the morning session, Jack Lewis will teach the essential drawing methods for communicating visual information and architectural ideas to clients. In the afternoon session, Alex Selenitsch will explain how to safely construct models. During the studio session students will be shown how to creatively solve 3D problems using materials such as paper and cardboard.
Day Three (Wednesday) – Photoshop and Architectural Presentations
Photoshop
Jina Zheng will familiarise beginners with the basics of Photoshop. Students will be introduced to photo editing techniques and by the end of the session will be able to produce digital artwork.
Architectural Presentations
Peter Edgeley will teach the art of architectural presentations using drawings and photography to generate creative ideas in architecture, planning and urban design. Peter is one of Australia’s leading architectural artist.
Day Four (Thursday) – Architectural Design
Angie Brett will provide an insight into the experiences of a group of architecture students who travelled to an African community to design a health, education, cultural and vocational training centre. The students aim was to help achieve the poverty alleviating objectives of the United Nations Millennium Development goals. Richard Blight who works on hospitals and cultural centres will present on how he arrives at creative solutions and will demonstrate how to design and communicate effectively.
Date: 14 to 17 December, 2009. The Summer School will run from 9:30am-5:00pm each day.
Cost: $450 which covers all materials and lunches.
Registration
To register, interested students should contact Paul Whytcross at the Environments and Design Student Centre on (03) 8344 0436 or email: pauljw@unimelb.edu.au
Registration closes Friday November 27 2009.
Accommodation
Attendees from interstate or rural Victoria have the opportunity to stay on-campus at Newman College for an additional cost of $60 per night (includes breakfast). A staff member will accompany the students at all times and stay overnight at Newman College to supervise.
TDT Victoria and Goulburn Ovens TAFE are hosting an information session for Careers Practioners to learn more about the Cadetship in Logistics Program.
The Cadetship, piloted in 2008, is being run successfully in metropolitan Melbourne and Shepparton in 2009. We now have 28 Cadets employed by 24 participating companies across the 2008 and 2009 intake.
The program was developed to encourage post-secondary school students into the Logistics industry in a structured vocational employment and education program. The Cadetship has been welcomed enthusiastically by industry and we are looking to expanding the reach of the program across metropolitan and regional Victoria in 2010. Come along and hear form the current Cadets and employers. Only students who are interested in the program are able to attend.
The forum will be held at 6pm on Tuesday October 13th at The Connections, The Causeway Shepparton. To RSVP, register your interest or for more information please contact Ms. Kerri Langes 93267211 or email kerri@tdtvictoria.org.au
SWINBURNE – Parents and VCE Students Evening Information Sessions
The transition from secondary to tertiary education is a big step – not just for students, but parents as well. Our Information Evenings are aimed at making this step less daunting, giving parents and VCE students the chance to:
• Get a parent’s perspective on the transition from secondary school to tertiary study
• Get a student’s perspective about going on to further study
• Get general information about entry, fees, scholarships, pathways and why Swinburne should be the institute of choice for your students
• Ask questions after the presentation
Location: Swinburne’s Lilydale campus
Venue Council Room, LA building
Date: Wednesday 16 September
Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
For more information and registration details, you and your students can visit www.swinburne.edu.au/openday/parents-information-evening/
Monash Parent Information Evenings
Are you a parent of a student in Year 11 or 12? If so, we invite you to attend one of our parent infomration evenings and find out how you can support your son or daughter as they consider their future study options.
The seminar presentation will provide an excellent opportunity for parents to find out more about the range of course and campus options at Monash University, and will also cover the following topics:
- Applications and selection
- Equity and access schemes
- Student support services and facilities
- Scholarships
- Accomodation, fees and cost of living
- Living in Melbourne
Ballarat - Monday 24th August, 5.30pm – 6.30pm Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts, Ballarat Grammar School
Geelong – Thursday 27th August, 7pm – 8pm Clonard College, Geelong
Wodonga – Tuesday 1st September, 7pm – 8pm Catholic College, Wodonga
Melbourne – Tuesday 8th September, 7pm – 8pm Monash University, Caulfield Campus
For more information and to reserve your place visit:
www.monash.edu/study/events/parents
Considering a Career working at a Zoo?
Then book in to attend one of the Careers at the Zoo days at Melbourne Zoo.
- Get an insight into what a job working with Zoo animals actually entails and talk with employees about their experiences.
- You can find out- what careers are available to you, how you can get a job at the Zoo, what kind of study/ qualifications you need and what kinds of volunteer work you can do to improve your chances of employment.
Dates: August- 28, September- 4, 11, 18 (program repeated each day); Cost: $39.50.
Before registering, phone ‘Experiences and Learning’ on 03 9285 9355 to find out if there are any spaces left. For more information on the program, go to www.zoo.org.au/
ADF GAP YEAR APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2010
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) Gap Year program has opened applications for its 2010 intake – the third year of the program.
Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon. Warren Snowdon MP said the ADF Gap Year experience had proven remarkably successful in its initial two years.
“The ADF Gap Year is about providing young Australians improved communication, leadership and problem-solving skills while having the opportunity to develop teamwork, camaraderie, integrity and self-discipline,” Mr Snowdon said.
“Gap Year represents a unique opportunity to undertake training, acquire transferable skills, gain independence and maturity, and become more self-reliant.”
The Gap Year program has been structured to offer a meaningful experience in the ADF that will expose members to military training and lifestyle in a way that would broaden their understanding and appreciation of Service life.
“This will assist Gap Year participants in making informed decisions to undertake further service in the ADF, should they so choose,” Mr Snowdon said.
“Many of them, we believe, will go on to full-time, permanent service careers, but those that don’t will find the skills that they have acquired during the Gap Year service in the ADF invaluable.
“That is a worthy investment in the future of the ADF and of Australia,” he concluded.
Places are limited for those interested in the ADF Gap Year, and not all applicants are guaranteed enlistment, even if they meet the eligibility criteria for ADFGY entry.
There are 267 places available in the Navy, 317 in the Army, and 116 in Air Force.
For more information go to www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/Gapyear/
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