Courses:
Swinburne University of Technology offers two summer programs:
1.) Film and Television Short Course in 2008
In July 2008 Swinburne hopes to welcome students from overseas institutions into a three-week Film and Television short course to coincide with the 2008 Melbourne International Film Festival in addition to attending the film festival, students will participate in a short film production course at Swinburne's School of Film and Television.
For more information about this short course, please contact:
studyabroad@swinburne.edu.au
2.) "A Taste of Circus" at NICA
This program is a 4-week program designed for students with an interest in contemporary circus arts. This course, to be delivered at the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) allows students to develop their physical skills while also undertaking performance, dance and cultural studies.
Students will have the opportunity to:
- Explore contemporary circus and physical theatre and its relationship within the Australian cultural environment.
- Harness existing physical and performance skills in a circus environment.
- Build awareness of circus as a growing art form and a tool for engagement with young people.
- Experience a uniquely Australian style of contemporary circus, drawing from Russian, Chinese and European styles.
- Experience the artistic and cultural landscape of the city of Melbourne.
