Rowville Institute of the ArtsInformation Evening

A day in the life of RIA

Eng/SOSE 10 periods

Maths/Science 13 periodsLOTE (Italian) 6 periodsPE/Sport Ed 4

periodsTechnology 4

periodsArtsPerforming Arts – 23

periodsDrama, Music, DanceVisual Arts – Visual Art, Visual Comm. & DesignTotal Core 60

periodsInstrumental Music Program (additional cost) 20

periods

Year 7 2011 Structure

Core

Eng/SOSE 10 periods

Maths/Science 12 periods

LOTE (Italian)* yr9 only 6 periods

Personal Development 6 periods

PE/Life Skills 2 periods

Arts

Visual & Performing 12 periods

Specialism 4 periods

Project 6 periods

Enhancement Sequence* (except Music) 8 periods

Years 9 & 10

• 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.

Year 11 & 12

• Years 7 to 9 Significant TeacherYr 7 – Peer SupportStaff – Team leaders

• Year 10 to 12Senior School Team MIPs co-ordinator Careers co-ordinator

Pastoral Care

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’)

• 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)

Selection Criteria

Application Processhttp://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.

• What are the fees for RIA?– Answer: An annual fee of $1050Inclusions Exclusions– All excursions and incursions - Any camps or overnight activities– RIA uniform (track pants; polo shirt; dance top) - Instrumental music program tuition– Specialist class materials - Booklist items– Art folio; art apron - Stationery– Internet credit and printing credit - RSC College Uniform and Sports Uniform– Publications – school magazine - SRC fundraising events– Diary– Combination lock

• 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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)