22-May-2007
Information for Teachers and Schools
Andrew Robb, Federal Member for Goldstein and Minister for Vocational and Further Education, officially opened the Arts and Entertainment Skill Centre at Sandringham College VCE campus on Friday 18th May 2007.
Andrew Robb said the Skill Centre will ensure that local students receive industry-standard experience with access to three digital recording studios, a control room, studio, cinema, video tuition space, digital video workshop, and music room.
Equipment, including computer hardware and software, theatre lighting, recording platform and compressors, graphic equalisers, FX racks, external pre-amps and speaker simulators, was also purchased as part of the project.
“The Australian Government has recognised there will be particular skills shortages within the technical roles in theatre, film, television and radio sectors in the next five years,
“This Skill Centre will be the catalyst for individuals to pursue meaningful and rewarding long-term careers in the arts and entertainment industry.” Andrew Robb said.
Funding of $130,000 for this project was provided by the Australian Government through the Commonwealth-State Agreement for Skilling Australia’s Workforce. The infrastructure funding is provided to establish and develop training facilities.
The establishment of the Skill Centre will provide nationally recognised training in VCE drama, theatre studies, music, studio arts, and Certificate II and III in Music and Screen to around 500 senior secondary students in the bayside area, as well as the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
“This type of industry-relevant, hands on training is a passport to future employment opportunities across Australia and even the world,
“The Skill Centre will provide further opportunities for bayside students to turn their interests and talents into their careers” Andrew Robb said.
“I would also like to congratulate Sandringham College on their ongoing successes in the area of vocational training. They do an outstanding job in providing varied and unique courses which offer their students flexibility to pursue their own individual skills and talents,” Andrew Robb said.
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