VCA Writing is closely connected to two other artistic disciplines: Film and Television and Theatre.
Study Writing for Live Performance
The Master of Theatre (Writing) is a graduate coursework program in the Theatre discipline that is focused on developing the skills and emerging aesthetic of the individual and collaborative writer for diverse forms of contemporary performance.
Study Screenwriting
This specialisation is for those who have a desire to tell audience-driven stories using a visual medium.
At undergraduate level it covers areas such as cinematic and television writing, adaptation, writing for the youth market and writing for games and the web. At graduate-level the program is dedicated solely to developing screenwriters of longer form feature film or television writing.
Writing Courses
I’ll never forget the moment I handed in my final pilot script – the bible for my television show. I could finally take a breath and pat myself on the back because I had created something from scratch and I was proud of it. There’s an incredible sense of satisfaction and achievement when you realise a completely fictional world.
Rachel AlfordMaster of Screenwriting student
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VCA events
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Conservatorium Choir - Semester 2 2026
Tuesday 20 October 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pmConservatorium Choir is a large choir open to all voice types, focusing on Western choral repertoire, both sacred and secular, from the seventeenth century to the present day. Over the semester singers have improved their singing skills, including learning to pronounce texts in different... -
Dedications
Tuesday 20 October 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pmThe Sutherland Trio (Caroline Almonte, Molly Kadarauch and Elizabeth Sellars) together with their friends Danielle and Luca Arcaro perform an all-Australian program of works connected to the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music community. Featuring two world premieres, ‘Songs for Manny’ by Ella Mace... -
Masters & Apprentices feat. Kris Davis
Wednesday 21 October 2026 - All dayJoin Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Jazz & Improvisation students as they perform alongside GRAMMY‑winning pianist and composer Kris Davis, in this special Melbourne International Jazz Festival performance. Kris Davis has emerged as one of the most influential pianists and composers in...