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JMC Academy (JMC) is one of Australia’s leading creative industries education providers, with 40 years of teaching experience. The academy focuses on nurturing and supporting creative talent through hands-on and collaborative programs.
Lecturers at JMC are highly experienced and well-connected in the creative sector. They are dedicated to helping students discover and expand their talent so that they are equipped for rewarding careers in their creative field of choice.
To ensure the best study outcomes, JMC provides a strong support program to help students with any challenges they may face during their time at the academy. These services include orientation, counselling, mentoring and academic assistance.
Students of JMC bachelor’s degrees can choose to do internships as part of their study to gain work experience. International students can also transfer between the JMC campuses in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane throughout their studies, allowing them to experience life in more than one Australian city.
International students may be eligible for merit or ambassador scholarships or a master’s grant, subject to meeting certain conditions. JMC graduates may also qualify for a two-year post-study work visa in Australia after completing two or three years of study.
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JMC Academy offers a variety of undergraduate programs for students, some of which include:
This degree opens pathways to leadership roles in the global entertainment industry.
This equips students with professional audio engineering expertise and business acumen for versatile careers across music, film and live events.
Students learn industry-standard animation workflows using cutting-edge tools and collaborative studio projects.
Students get to train in professional studios, with guidance from active industry professionals.
This is an intensive program for aspiring professional musicians and includes live performance opportunities.
This focuses on business strategy, marketing and project management and has industry internships available.
Students receive hands-on training in filmmaking, television, production and editing using cinema-grade equipment.
This is a project-based program covering game art, animation and interactive design, with opportunities to build playable prototypes and collaborate in game jams.
Students learn to write, record, produce, and perform music using electronic instruments and DAWs.
Students learn how to create better user experiences through physical, digital or virtual spaces for a variety of platforms and media.
Students develop professional songwriting skills, and record and perform original music with feedback from established songwriters.
Students develop the skills and confidence to establish sustainable performance careers in a variety of performance media, locations and contexts.
This comprehensive program in acting, voice and dance includes regular performance opportunities and mentorship from working professionals.
This postgraduate program is designed for emerging leaders and focuses on creative project management, innovation and industry collaboration.
JMC Academy students can expand their creative horizons through exchange programs and pathway programs, with leading partner institutions around the world. Recent destinations include the Netherlands, the UK, Spain and the USA. These programs enable students to develop global industry experience, build international networks and enhance their creative practice in a new environment.
JMC’s exchange programs are designed to give students a chance to immerse themselves in different cultures and boost their employment prospects. The programs help build international connections and provide students a fresh perspective on the industry.
JMC’s outbound credit pathway program is designed to give students a chance to complete part of their degree at a leading overseas partner and boost their employment prospects. The program helps build specialised skills valued by global employers and provides students a fresh perspective on their creative practice.
JMC Academy provides career development initiatives and tailored support services, helping students build skills valued by employers in Australia’s creative industries. Its practical courses are taught in professional environments, including industry-standard studios, editing suites and creative labs. Upon graduation, students will have created their professional folios and showreels to demonstrate their creative abilities.
JMC provides its students with ample opportunities for industry networking, including workshops and masterclasses, hosting industry events, and creating internship opportunities with local employers.
Industry partnerships include:
A structured internship program is available to bachelor’s degree students, offering hands-on experience with well-known industry partners and academic course credit.
23,55,296 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
14,87,907 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
International students are eligible to apply for undergraduate scholarships at JMC.
Students who are determined by the JMC Students Admissions team to be uniquely talented or high achieving will have the option to apply for the International Student Ambassador Scholarship program, which will be in the form of a tuition discount. Students identified for this program may be called upon to represent JMC or participate in JMC marketing activities on or off campus, or online.
JMC Academy is excited to offer the International Merit Scholarship, designed to support international students with exceptional talent. Eligibility for this scholarship requires a GPA of 70 per cent or higher in previous studies in specified courses, or an outstanding portfolio or audition for other programs. Successful applicants will receive a fee reduction for their selected courses during the initial trimester, with the possibility of continued financial support for those who achieve high academic standards.
Ongoing students achieving strong performance in the first two trimesters of study may qualify for fee reductions in subsequent trimesters, subject to maintaining minimum academic outcomes.
The JMC MCI grant gives students the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to AUD 3,000 to use towards the creation or marketing of their project.
Entry requirements differ depending on the course applied for, with some programs requiring auditions and folio submissions.
As a minimum, international applicants must be at least 18 years old when they begin the course. They must have successfully completed a senior secondary school certificate or equivalent, meet JMC’s English proficiency requirements, and attend an interview.
For more information about JMC’s English language requirements, students can visit the website.
Applicants who do not have the required senior secondary school certificate have the option to package their undergraduate program with the Certificate III in Screen and Media. Upon completion, students can then progress onto the undergraduate degree. Alternative entry via work experience in the creative industries may be considered too.
Students who successfully complete a JMC Direct ELICOS Pathway Partner’s English for Academic Purposes or equivalent program will usually be considered for entry without requiring further English testing.
JMC combines classroom learning and practical sessions to help students develop the right mix of skills needed for employment or self-employment after graduation.
Teaching accredited degrees and diplomas for over 40 years, JMC was also the first private college to receive accreditation in its audio engineering, digital television and digital multimedia programs.
Courses are co-designed with industry professionals to reflect the latest trends and demands. Classes are small, typically with no more than 25 students, and practical sessions can have a 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio, enabling close mentorship and personalised feedback. This approach, combined with access to industry-standard facilities, equips students for real-world creative environments.
Bachelor’s degrees are available as two-year accelerated or three-year programs. Graduates complete a portfolio or showreel to support their transition into employment or freelance work.
Outside the classroom, students are given exciting opportunities to make industry connections through internships and initiatives, take advantage of the academy’s many industry partners, and transfer between JMC’s campuses located in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Each of JMC Academy’s three campuses is home to modern industry facilities. Campuses are designed to provide creative and collaborative spaces for students to work in, either individually or in teams.
The academy’s industry-standard facilities include:
Each purpose-built campus is easily accessible by public transport and within walking distance of the city centre. Campus locations have been chosen for their proximity to major creative and cultural industries hubs, ensuring students are close to a range of venues to enrich their personal and professional life.
All campuses have been strategically built in some of Australia’s most diverse, culturally exciting precincts, easily accessible by public transport and close to the creative arts scene in Australia’s largest capital cities.
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