Rowville Institute of the Arts
Information Evening
A day in the life of RIA
Year 7  2011 Structure
Eng/SOSE
Maths/Science
LOTE (Italian)
PE/Sport Ed
Technology
Arts
Performing Arts –
Drama, Music, Dance
Visual Arts –
Visual Art, Visual Comm. & Design
Total Core
Instrumental Music Program (additional cost)
10 periods
13 periods
6 periods
4 periods
4 periods
23 periods
60 periods
20 periods
Years 9 & 10
Core
Eng/SOSE
Maths/Science
LOTE (Italian)* yr9 only
Personal Development
PE/Life Skills
Arts
Visual & Performing
Specialism
Project
Enhancement Sequence* (except Music)
10 periods
12 periods
6 periods
6 periods
2 periods
12 periods
4 periods
6 periods
8 periods
Year 11 & 12
• A selective VCE course offered at the
Eastern campus to cater for students who
wish to pursue a predominantly Arts based
VCE.
• Students can access a broader range of
subjects by choosing to travel between
campuses.
Pastoral Care
• Years 7 to 9
Significant Teacher
Yr 7 – Peer Support
Staff – Team leaders
• Year 10 to 12
Senior School Team
MIPs co-ordinator
Careers co-ordinator
Curriculum Delivery
• Curriculum programs are designed and
delivered by qualified teaching staff within
their area; supported by external
professionals in all areas of the performing
and visual arts.
OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED TO
DATE:
-Workshops with various visiting artists specialising in –
watercolour, chalk pastel, cartooning, installation art
- ‘Suade’ music workshop
- Master Blaster Recordings – portable recording studio
- Excursions and workshops to National Gallery of Victoria
(International and Ian Potter) & Heide Gallery
• - Excursion to Top Arts exhibition & lecture series
- Excursions to ‘Billy Elliot’, ‘West Side Story’
• - Excursions to Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI)
- Participation in Knox Festival Project each year (2011 – ‘On the
ball’, 2010 – ‘Identity T-Shirts’, 2009 – ‘Sneaker Project’)
Selection Criteria
• Artistic ability
• Positive attitude & application to academic
studies and developing skills in their artistic field
• Passion for the Arts
• Commitment & motivation
• Process – 150 word essay, if short listed,
audition (performing arts) or studio session
(visual arts)
Application Process
http://www.rowvillesc.vic.edu.au
RIA application forms
Platform
•Rowville Times
•Sports Academy
Newsletters
•Platform
Key Dates for 2012 Enrolments
Applications due Tuesday 14th June 2011
Auditions – last two weeks of term 2, 2011
Interviews if required Early term 3
Notification of outcome of application –Early
Term 3, 2011
Auditions
• Dance – students come prepared with 1 min solo in any style;
Songs to be on CD. Students will learn a short dance phrase at the
end.
• Drama – students to come prepared with a 1 – 1.5 minute
monologue. Students will be asked to participate in improvisation
games as well as a cold read of a script.
• Media – students to come prepared with a folio of their best work.
Students will then participate in a skills drill.
• Music – present two contrasting pieces. CD and mp3 backing may
be used, or a piano accompanist. Plus play/sing a major scale in the
key of C, F or B flat.
• Visual Arts – students to come prepared with a folio of their best
work. Students will then participate in a skills drill.
RIA Uniform
• The RIA uniform that will be supplied (paid for by the
school) includes –
RIA track suit pants
RIA Polo shirt
RIA Dance Top
RIA Apron
Additional Optional Items for purchase RIA Jacket; RIA Dance pants
This uniform is for the RIA project day and RIA
performances
• All RIA students will need to have full RSC uniform for all
other days. Students will also require a full RSC sports
uniform as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
• What are the fees for RIA?
– Answer: An annual fee of $1050
Inclusions
– All excursions and incursions
– RIA uniform (track pants; polo shirt; dance top)
– Specialist class materials
– Art folio; art apron
– Internet credit and printing credit
– Publications – school magazine
– Diary
– Combination lock
Exclusions
- Any camps or overnight activities
- Instrumental music program tuition
- Booklist items
- Stationery
- RSC College Uniform and Sports Uniform
- SRC fundraising events
• How are students assessed?
– Answer: Students are assessed formally and informally
as per mainstream. Through performances, tests,
assignments etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
• Will the student be able to switch back into
mainstream?
– Answer: The curriculum is designed to ensure
continuity with mainstream, to minimise any
disruptions should the transfer into mainstream occur.
• Will my child have to travel between campuses?
– Answer: The travel between campuses may occur
throughout the VCE studies, however students in
years 7 to 10 will not be required to travel.
Questions from the floor
Applications
• Expression of Interest forms/Application
forms can be downloaded or collected at
the door this evening.
• An Expression of Interest form or an
Application form is to be submitted along
with a copy of the most recent report and
the 150 word essay. Please return to Kerri
in the RIA / RSA office (14th June)