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SAME AS WAAPA

Mon, 6 Mar 2006, 02:43 pm
Walter Plinge16 posts in thread
Hey everyone,

i was looking through all of my information and you may be interested to know that The Entertainment Factory is offering the same qualification as waapa for acting and musical theatre - both advanced diplomas.

ive sent my audition application in and am waiting for my audition time! rather exciting i must say. they start it late march. always another avenue for those who may have missed out on waapa?

www.theentertainmentfactory.com.au if you want to have a look for yourselfs!!

best of luck to ya'll!

Re: SAME AS WAAPA

Tue, 7 Mar 2006, 12:58 am
I just thought I would let you know a few things being C.E.O of The Entertainment Factory who else better than me to answer queries.

1. Our trainers- please check out our website. We are extremely proud of our teachers and they all professionals and excellent trainers. Stehpen Lee (mentioned quite regularly on this site as being an absolutely amazing tutor of Acting, also nominated for Best Actor and Director for Finley awards) Noami Hanbury (who acts all over Perth is a WAPPA graduate herself and performed abroad in England as in soon appearing in Accidental Death) Justin Macnamara, Terea Izzard, Jayne Lee- this is to name a few.

2. Our Price- we are a private enterprise. We do not have the access to as many funds as a University - this is a fact. If you look at alot of Nationally Recognised courses (recognised anywhere in Australia) you have to be willing to pay the cost for the qualification, the opportunities and the pure contact hours. We offer a course that if around 28 hours a week depending of the units of competency chosen. It is an intense all round course to best suit our client and the industry needs. If you check out our website www.theentertainmentfactory.com.au it will also tell you that we do NOT ask for Full fees up front. We have weekly , fornightly and six weekly payment plans. We also offer Part Scholarships so students who are dedicated and talented can afford to study. As it is an Accredited Course students are eligable for Youth Allowance, Rent Assistance, and other benefits depending on your personal circumstances. We try to flexible as we can but it is fantastic course and fantastic things cost money. We also don't have HECS as we are not a Uni so what ever you pay for you're free and clear when you finish- not in debt for years to come.

3. Our successes- read Corey's article that will give you an incling into our training. I will add to that- two more of our graduates have been picked up by the respected Sydney Agent Encompass who see's showcases in both NIDA and WAPPA and who a great talent scout and agent. We have graduates performing in Melbourne, Sydney (Corey and others) and England as well. True none of them have Oscars yet :) but give them time.

4. We have a three Nationally Recognised courses that are delivered by us (The Entertainment Factory) a Registered Training Organisation. We are the only ones in W.A (apart from WAPPA) who offer a recognised qualification of this calibre. We are one in 4 in Australia (approximately- we know a few offer a Diploma but not an Advanced Diploma, they are Uni's or respect VET trainers). There are certain standards (AQTF) that we must follow - we can not rip people off. We created this company after 30 years in the training business because we believe there is alot of talent out there not being nutured.

I say this because the course does start soon! We have had many applicants but I am still searching for more of that special something, Potential, Dedication, raw talent. If you are willing and serious about your career please do not hesitate to contact me via the website or via phone. 08 9207 1945.

I hope to receive all of your audition applications - soon, Do not miss out and regret it.

Yours Sincerely

Olivia Collier
C.E.O The Entertainment Factory
A.I.S.T.D Curriculum 4

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