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New round of VCA50 Creative Development Grants supports seven emerging artists
A creative practice grants scheme for graduates of the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) will support seven talented artists this year.
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The unseen environmental cost of a fleeting film set
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A Copy of a Copy: Hany Armanious inspires graphic designers to embrace replication
Inspired by Hany Armanious' work, Design academic Narelle Desmond at the Victorian College of the Arts developed a new research project in which students were challenged to rethink what it means to 'copy'.
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Celebrating ten years of Production Design for Film and Television at the VCA
As the acclaimed program at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) turns ten, we look back on a decade of film production design and celebrate the work of students and alumni.
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In conversation with Bachelor of Design graduate and Broadway Tarot creator Ella Witchell
Ella Witchell graduated in 2023 from the Bachelor of Design (Graphic Design & Performance Design). On the same week she graduated, she was offered a job at Broadsheet Media, where she has worked on two magazines for Domain Real Estate, and events for global companies like Netflix and Mastercard.
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VCA graduate and John Truscott Prize winner Ishan Vivekanantham designs ‘The Lyrebird’s Voice’ for Victorian Opera
Master of Design and Production graduate, Ishan Vivekanantham is the 2024-2025 winner of the John Truscott Prize. This prize is part of a new, five-year collaboration with the Victorian Opera and the University of Melbourne, supporting graduates of the Victorian College of the Arts.
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Oscar: the tragedy and beauty of Wilde’s life, and an historic moment on the ballet stage
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“The Olympics of stage design”: first ever Indigenous led show to represent Australia at the Prague Quadrennial
For the first time, an Indigenous-led group will represent Australia at the prestigious Prague Quadrennial, the world’s largest festival of scenography, performance and theatre design.
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Behind the curtain: Associate Professor Richard Roberts on reimagining one of Australia’s most iconic ballets, Don Quixote, for the stage
Head of Design and Production at the Victorian College of the Arts, Associate Professor Richard Roberts, is known for his visionary work in production design. His latest endeavour? Creating breathtaking set designs for the Australian Ballet's production of Don Quixote, which reimagines the iconic 1973 film choreographed by Rudolf Nureyev and designed by creative luminary, Barry Kay.Inspired by Kay’s original designs, and the rich and lively culture of Spain, Roberts' vision brings the fantastical tale of the iconic literary figure to the stage, 50 years after the Australian Ballet’s famed film production.In this Q&A, we explore the creative process behind Roberts' set design and get a behind-the-scenes look at the magic that has been captivating Melbourne audiences.
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Meet Richard Roberts, Head of Design at the Victorian College of the Arts
Richard Roberts is an Australian freelance theatre designer and design teacher, based in Melbourne. His design experience includes designs for drama, dance, film, television and opera. Since his first professional engagement in 1977 as a resident designer at the State Theatre Company of South Australia, he has worked for all the major performing arts companies in Australia as well as working extensively internationally. He is now the Head of Design and Associate Professor at the Victorian College of the Arts. Here, he tells us what is currently exciting him in his field.
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Meet Jo Briscoe, Lecturer and Course Coordinator in Design and Production at the University of Melbourne
Jo Briscoe is a production designer working in film and television and is a Lecturer in Design at the Victorian College of the Arts. Her professional design practice includes design for both stage and screen. Since completing her MFA in Design, she has maintained a diverse practice across theatre, opera, film and television. Here, she answers some of our burning questions about studying Design and Production at the VCA.
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Meet Lisa Osborn, Head of Production at the University of Melbourne
Lisa Osborn has worked as a stage manager throughout Australia and internationally and has been at the VCA since 2018. She has worked on productions for many leading companies, including Malthouse Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company, Chunky Move, and Australian Dance Theatre, as well as presentations at major arts festivals including Edinburgh International Festival, Sydney Festival, Perth Festival, Adelaide Festival, Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Brisbane Festival, and MONA FOMA. Lisa took some time to tell us a little bit about the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) at the University of Melbourne.
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Alumni collaborate on Asia TOPA's The Seen and Unseen
Eugyeene Teh and Adena Jacobs met at the VCA in 2007. 13 Years later, they’re collaborating with fellow Australian theatremaker Jenny Hector, Indonesian artist Kamila Andini and Choreographer Ida Ayu Wayan Satyani on The Seen and Unseen, for Asia TOPA 2020. They speak about their experience of being back on campus after all these years.
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Five Questions for Lauren Gould, Master of Production Design for Screen student
Master of Production Design for Screen student Lauren Gould discusses her career-defining internships in film and television.
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Flamingos, giants, and School of Rock: backstage with VCA Production students
Without sound designers, stage managers, and set and costume designers, many stage, screen and music performances would never get off the ground. We spoke to three graduating Production students about their profession, philosophies, favourite projects, and what’s on the horizon for next year.By Susanna Ling