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Charles Sturt University - VPA

The Charles Sturt University School of Visual and Performing Arts fosters an environment of innovation, creativity and critical thinking in teaching, research and professional practice so as to enhance society and culture.

The School boasts outstanding facilities with Acting for Screen & Stage, and Design for Theatre & Television accessing the University’s Riverina Playhouse, a 250 seat purpose built theatre for public performance, situated in the heart of the City of Wagga Wagga. Acting students also have the opportunity to perform in the School’s intimate studio theatre and to collaborate with students in Design for Theatre & Television and Television Production on a number of projects annually.

Television Production students have access to broadcast quality equipment including a fully operational television studio and edit suites. Students enrolled in this program are supported by a number of industry Internships and Scholarships.

Graphic Design, Animation & Visual Effects and Multimedia Arts are located in the newly refurbished studios with the latest computing software and print ... [ Read All ]

Wagga Wagga
Australia

Address:
Boorooma Street
2678
Phone: +61 2 6338 6077
Fax: +61 2 6338 6001
Website: http://www.csu.edu.au

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Our Aims
Charles Sturt University is an innovative leader in providing an accessible, adaptable and challenging learning environment to develop graduates and research that meet the needs of its regional, national and international communities.

The University seeks to achieve this mission by committing itself to, and being accountable for:
- providing a student centred educational environment to develop highly employable graduates who will be able to contribute to the economic, social and cultural life of their University and wider communities and have the capacity for, and commitment to, continued personal and professional development;
- producing high quality research of significance to its regions and the professions, and of national and international distinction;
- undertaking dynamic and sustainable regional engagement; and
- ensuring effective resource management and generation.

The key values relevant to Charles Sturt University achieving its mission are:
- the discovery, preservation, refinement, and dissemination of knowledge through teaching, research and scholarly inquiry, which draw strength from eac...[ Read All ]
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Location and Getting there
Location map:
http://www.csu.edu.au/about/maps
Department and information about the department
3 Yr Bachelor of Arts Single Degrees:
# Acting for Screen & Stage
# Animation & Visual Effects
# Design for Theatre & Television
# BA (Fine Arts) available only by articulation
# Graphic Design
# Jewellery
# Multimedia Arts double degrees/3rd level articulation
# Photography
# Television Production

4 Yr Bachelor of Arts Double Degrees:
* Graphic Design / Multimedia Arts
* Photography / Multimedia Arts
* Photography / Graphic Design

Postgraduate Programs:
CSU offers two types of postgraduate programs: Research Higher Degrees and Coursework Postgraduate programs. All of our postgraduate programs are available by distance or on campus in full time and part time mode, and we take applications at any time, for entry in either semester.

Master of Arts Practice – With Specialisations
The Master of Arts Practice (With Specialisations) is a coursework Masters which provides students with the opportunity to undertake a supervised project in a specialised area of Fine Arts, Performance, Design, Photography, Theatre, Television, Sound, Text, Hybrid Arts or New Media. It encompasses a wide range of creative...[ Read All ]
Academic Staff and Description
http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/arts/vpa/staff.html
News and Events
http://news.csu.edu.au/director/latestnews.cfm
http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/arts/vpa/news/
Information For  Undergraduates
http://www.csu.edu.au/cgi-pub/course/getcourse?nationality=Australia&top=Either+
Information For  Postgraduates
http://www.csu.edu.au/cgi-pub/course/getcourse?nationality=Australia&top=Either+
Information For  International Students
How to Apply:
http://www.csu.edu.au/division/internat/apply/

Office of International Relations:
James Hagan Court
Building 476, Room 204
Boorooma Street
Wagga Wagga NSW 2678
Australia
Email: oir@csu.edu.au

Phone: +61 2 6933 4120
Fax: +61 2 6933 4499
Alumni
Discover how you can link into the CSU global network - Your Alumni and enjoy a continuing involvement with your University. Information on the opportunity to undertake post-graduate study, attend events, widen your professional and social networks and take advantage of the benefits offered by our Alumni membership programme including great offers on travel.

Keep in Touch - log on to the CSU on-line Alumni Community today. It's free.
http://news.csu.edu.au/alumni/director/latestnews.cfm
Student Facilities
H.R. Gallop Gallery: http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/arts/vpa/hrgallop/

The Gallery is part of the School of Visual and Performing Arts (SVPA) and contributes to the schools’ educational program for its past and present students, and the Riverina community. The HR Gallop Gallery supports students, staff and artists by providing a non-commercial exhibition venue with a diverse program of art forms and subject matter.

Location: Building 21, Boorooma Avenue , Charles Sturt University , Wagga Wagga. For directions, download a campus map here

Hours: 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday, some exhibitions open on weekends call (02) 69 332 473 to confirm hours.

Further information: To be on the mailing list for HR Gallop Gallery activities such as new exhibitions and calls for applications please email: kflaskas@csu.edu.au with ‘subscribe’ in the heading or call (02) 6933 2887.
http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/arts/vpa/hrgallop/index.html

Our campus facilities include:

• fully-equipped TV and photography studios
• community radio station
• farm, dairy and Olympic-class equine centre
• award-winning winery and vi...[ Read All ]
Student Support
Student Services Help Desk:
http://www.csu.edu.au/division/studserv/help.htm
Student Life
The lifestyle advantages that accompany a CSU education are also valuable – our diverse campuses and surroundings provide you with a unique study environment. Experience the best of city living along with the benefits of a regional lifestyle in a wide choice of study locations. CSU has a network of campuses in Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange and Wagga Wagga and specialist centres in Broken Hill, Canberra, Goulburn, Manly. The Study Centres located in the very heart of Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney allow students to experience city living with excellent access to transport, shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.
How To Apply
* Applying for Bachelor of Arts (Acting for Screen and Stage) - Application through UAC with compulsory audition/interview held in late November in Wagga.
* Applying for other SVPA courses - year 12 applicants need to apply through UAC and are selected on the basis of their UAI. Other applicants, and those wishing to supplement their UAI, should request an interview on the form below, and/or provide a portfolio. Interviews are held in person in Wagga or by telephone in November/December, or earlier by prior arrangement.
* Audition/Interview request form - available here on this site from August

http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/arts/vpa/enrol.html