Film & Theatre
For as long as humans have existed, we've told each other stories. The methods for how we do this, however, have changed. Regardless of your medium of choice, great stories and storytelling are at the core of it all.
Collarts provides a creative environment designed to cultivate your unique voice, under the guidance of industry-leading practitioners currently working in Melbourne's vibrant arts scene.
As well as access to cutting-edge equipment on our campuses, we also offer exclusive internships and mentorships that will kickstart your career in a thriving industry.
Are you ready to take the stage? Launch a lasting career at Collarts.
Do you live to make people laugh? Make it your career with a dynamic course that spans writing, performance, producing and entrepreneurship.
Learn the skills you need to become a screen storyteller from award-winning industry professionals, using cutting-edge equipment in purpose-built facilities. Collarts is Victoria's only ARRI-accredited film school, using Alexa35 cameras and ARRI signature lens.
When the show must go on, be the one to make it happen. Get hands-on experience, knowledge and skills to bring a production to life.
There are many great stories just waiting to be told. With a mix of practical theatre-making, critical thinking and industry-focused craft, this course can help you tell yours.
Film & Theatre
There’s more than one way to make great storytelling into a lasting career.
Guide the artistic and creative aspects of a production, shaping its overall aesthetic and emotional impact. Work closely with actors, designers, and other collaborators to interpret scripts, develop characters, and stage scenes that align with an artistic vision.
Craft compelling narratives, dialogue, and characters for various mediums. Possess a keen understanding of storytelling techniques and genres and collaborate with directors, producers, and other creatives to develop scripts.
A specialised filmmaker who writes, shoots, produces and edits films using footage of real-life subjects and situations, such as public figures, political movements and wildlife.
Life after Collarts: Acting
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Life After Collarts: Screen & Media
"Studying at Collarts was amazing. It was an investment in myself and it paid off."
The leading film festival in Australia, MIFF presents a curated global program and is the world’s largest showcase of Australian filmmaking.
The MICF is one of the largest comedy festivals in the world. An annual event, the festival features a program of stand-up comedy, cabaret, theatre, film, television, and more.
Theatre Works is one of the longest-running independent theatres in Australia. It provides a space for artist and audience development and is the epicentre of independent theatre. As such, it helps artists make ambitious works that reflect contemporary Australian theatrical practice.
Learn from experts with global industry experience, from award-winning directors to Nat Geo documentary filmmakers.
Choose from online study, on-campus study or a blend of both, with part-time and full-time options available.
Take advantage of our longstanding industry partnerships to gain real-world experience, build vital connections and graduate job-ready from day one.
Benefit from our personalised approach to learning with small class sizes and a focus on cultivating your unique creative voice and talent.
Collarts offers an array of exciting courses to help you uncover your true creative potential. Speak with a careers consultant, or download our course guide.