Careers
Claire Pech – Careers Advisor
Media morning
Alan Harca, Emanuel alumnus, gave a fascinating, informal and highly entertaining talk to our Year 12 students. It was interesting to hear about his adventures overseas, not to mention seeing some fascinating work he has been working on. Alan started studying Economics at university, a subject that he was not that interested in. He told anecdotes about running around the streets at 3 am trying to decide on his future and what he should do. He made the change into movie making, as Media was his real passion, and from an early age he was the School’s video maker, and loved creating movies. He also spoke about the variety of professionals he worked with including engineers, artists, copy writers, directors, actors/actresses, musicians and more.
Aarin Regan-Lacey, Amy Altman, Alan Harca, Brianna Gadeley, Hannah Dukes and Jordan Fidler
Two of the messages Alan passed on was to follow your passions and take risks. Alan has three qualities that sets him apart. He has talent, and that was really evident from the work he had done showcasing his creativity. He is also dedicated to his profession by studying it and working with and learning from key leaders in the field. He also has grit. Combining these attributes is what can propel people to success. All the talent in the world may not get you noticed if you are not willing to work hard, showcase your work, and go through some tough times.
Here are links to some of the main media degrees and courses at Sydney’s universities, some private colleges and TAFE:
University of Sydney (ATAR 95)
www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/courses/usyd/511207.shtml
UTS (ATAR 84.7)
www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/courses/uts/600018.shtml
UNSW (ATAR 80)
www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/courses/unsw/421200.shtml
Macquarie (ATAR 85)
www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/courses/mq/300139.shtml
Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE)
www.aie.edu.au/courses/courses
JMC
Academy of Interactive Technology (AIT)
AFTRS
www.aftrs.edu.au/degrees/undergraduate-courses
TAFE
www.tafensw.edu.au/course-areas/media-and-entertainment-courses
Lorraine from the National Art School spoke to our students about studying Fine Arts and telling us about the variety of jobs within that career.
Notices
HSC Economics and Business Studies workshop
9 am -1 pm, 22 July @ UTS Business School
Macquarie Technology taster day
On Wednesday 5 July, Macquarie is opening its doors to Years 11 and 12 students who are keen to study – and carve out a career – in the field of technology and engineering. Registrations will open soon.
www.mq.edu.au/study/school-portal/whats-on
Ten majors you might not have considered for your Arts degree