Waapa alternatives / opinions
Tue, 14 Dec 2004, 08:32 pmWalter Plinge18 posts in thread
Waapa alternatives / opinions
Tue, 14 Dec 2004, 08:32 pmBad luck all the guys who didn't make Waapa and congrats to those who did
I'm trying next year but if I'm not lucky enough .... please list all the alternative performing arts courses that you rate Australia wide
I've done year 12 drama this year (year 11) and I have a good mark and hopefully when I do my 4 remaining subjects next year I'll have a good score.overall.. this doesn't help with audition based courses though does it
I know this is a big ask but any information about courses you or friends have done would be a big help
Thanks
I'm trying next year but if I'm not lucky enough .... please list all the alternative performing arts courses that you rate Australia wide
I've done year 12 drama this year (year 11) and I have a good mark and hopefully when I do my 4 remaining subjects next year I'll have a good score.overall.. this doesn't help with audition based courses though does it
I know this is a big ask but any information about courses you or friends have done would be a big help
Thanks
Re: Waapa alternatives / opinions
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 02:12 pmhey everyone!
Obviously WAAPA and NIDA are the two top insititutions, who like everyone has stated, take ppl who are in their early 20's, who have gone out and most likly done another degree and had life experience. Crispian said it perfectly when you turn 18, your whole life changes, as you gain independance and really go out and meet new people but also see the downside of ppl (go straight to the casino!).
The other day I was looking at the the 2003 graduating class of drama from the VCA and every single individual had another degree under their belts before getting into VCA and they were in their mid 20's.
In order to gain success and get into places, try everything! Im 18 and just finished yr 12 and Im off to study at BAPA (Ballarat Academy of performing arts). Both the acting and musical theatre courses are amazing but ppl don't know how good they are because they dont bother to travel to the country and check out the amazing facilities, this academy offers, it's in fact the 2nd top musical theatre course in Australia, with WAAPA being the top! It's still as hard getting into like NIDA and WAAPA, as over 800 ppl auditioned and 25 got in for both courses, however these ppl, like me are mostly 18 and out of school, because the academy believes that ppl this young have the energy and dedication and dont have baggage, like their own family etc to carry with them , making them more productive! Now moving out of home at 18 to live with ur mates and perform everyday, how good is thaa for life experience!! And like many other ppl I will audition for WAAPA again next year.
VCA have a foundation musical theatre course, which if you can afford to attend it (10000), go ahead it is a great part time one year course, and you can still have a part time job! In 2006, VCA will have their first Bachlor of Musical Theatre starting, which is a full time 3 year course like BAPA and WAAPA, however they do say that if you havent done their foundation course its very hard to get into.
National Theatre in St Kilda also have a 1 year course, which is highly regarded in the industry, so that is worth a look at.
If you're from qsl way, there is a good musical course at griffith uni i think, which is in mackay, however they only audition in qsl, so for us melbourne ppl its a bit of a drive or you can send in a video, however it is harder for them to assess your abilities.
There are heaps and heaps of courses around, especially for straight acting, like the Actors centre and actors institution in sydney. Monash have a fantastic course, if you can get the enter score of 91.75 and if you want to do drama teaching, Deakin has the top course!
Kepp up with ur musicals, both WAAPA and BAPA remarked at how experienced I was for such a young performer and I have done no where near 21 shows, so u are well on ur way to being very prepared...also make sure your monologues are well prepared, as your acting abilities are just as importent as singing and often your monologues are the decider for if you get a call back!
For more experience, try directing and costume design etc as well, particallyy easy to do in your school musical, as I had to step in as director when our one got sick, and that has made me so much more versatile as an actor and the institutions love to see you trying all avenues, as the employment rate for actors is so low!
Good luck with everything, year 12 is fine!!!
Hope I have helped
luv chelle
Obviously WAAPA and NIDA are the two top insititutions, who like everyone has stated, take ppl who are in their early 20's, who have gone out and most likly done another degree and had life experience. Crispian said it perfectly when you turn 18, your whole life changes, as you gain independance and really go out and meet new people but also see the downside of ppl (go straight to the casino!).
The other day I was looking at the the 2003 graduating class of drama from the VCA and every single individual had another degree under their belts before getting into VCA and they were in their mid 20's.
In order to gain success and get into places, try everything! Im 18 and just finished yr 12 and Im off to study at BAPA (Ballarat Academy of performing arts). Both the acting and musical theatre courses are amazing but ppl don't know how good they are because they dont bother to travel to the country and check out the amazing facilities, this academy offers, it's in fact the 2nd top musical theatre course in Australia, with WAAPA being the top! It's still as hard getting into like NIDA and WAAPA, as over 800 ppl auditioned and 25 got in for both courses, however these ppl, like me are mostly 18 and out of school, because the academy believes that ppl this young have the energy and dedication and dont have baggage, like their own family etc to carry with them , making them more productive! Now moving out of home at 18 to live with ur mates and perform everyday, how good is thaa for life experience!! And like many other ppl I will audition for WAAPA again next year.
VCA have a foundation musical theatre course, which if you can afford to attend it (10000), go ahead it is a great part time one year course, and you can still have a part time job! In 2006, VCA will have their first Bachlor of Musical Theatre starting, which is a full time 3 year course like BAPA and WAAPA, however they do say that if you havent done their foundation course its very hard to get into.
National Theatre in St Kilda also have a 1 year course, which is highly regarded in the industry, so that is worth a look at.
If you're from qsl way, there is a good musical course at griffith uni i think, which is in mackay, however they only audition in qsl, so for us melbourne ppl its a bit of a drive or you can send in a video, however it is harder for them to assess your abilities.
There are heaps and heaps of courses around, especially for straight acting, like the Actors centre and actors institution in sydney. Monash have a fantastic course, if you can get the enter score of 91.75 and if you want to do drama teaching, Deakin has the top course!
Kepp up with ur musicals, both WAAPA and BAPA remarked at how experienced I was for such a young performer and I have done no where near 21 shows, so u are well on ur way to being very prepared...also make sure your monologues are well prepared, as your acting abilities are just as importent as singing and often your monologues are the decider for if you get a call back!
For more experience, try directing and costume design etc as well, particallyy easy to do in your school musical, as I had to step in as director when our one got sick, and that has made me so much more versatile as an actor and the institutions love to see you trying all avenues, as the employment rate for actors is so low!
Good luck with everything, year 12 is fine!!!
Hope I have helped
luv chelle
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