JMC Academy

For over 35 years, JMC Academy has been educating and nurturing creative minds, preparing students for exciting careers in the creative industries in Australia and internationally.

With campuses in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, JMC Academy is a well-established Australian institution with a growing international presence. Alongside its many Australian students, JMC Academy welcomes students from all over the world.

At JMC Academy, students will find leading facilities, small class sizes, industry partnerships, passionate academic team and programs that are designed and refined by industry experts.

JMC’s reputation is well defined by the recognition and respect it has earned from industry leaders and academics alike.

This leading Australian Creative Industries institution offers Degrees and Diplomas in Music, Songwriting, Audio Engineering, Film and Television Production, Entertainment Business Management, Digital Design, 3D Animation and Game Design.

JMC Academy’s ultimate focus is to deliver inspiring and technologically sophisticated programs, which cater to the global needs of the Creative industries.

Berklee College of Music International Network Member

JMC Academy is a member of the Berklee International Network (BIN). It is the only Australian institution in this important global network of contemporary music educators.

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A Strong History

Established in 1982, JMC Academy was the first private college in Australia to be accredited in the fields of Audio Engineering, Multimedia and Digital Television. It has led the way in music and entertainment education and training, and will continue to do so into the future.

Industry-Connected Lecturers

At JMC Academy, students are guided through their studies by a network of committed academic professionals, each of whom has made their own mark on the industry. Lecturers are highly experienced, well-connected and passionate about equipping students with what they need for success. View lecturer profiles…

Well-Recognised

JMC Academy is broadly recognised and accredited by:

• Registered Higher Education Provider
• Accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
• Accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)
• Registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS)
• Member of the Australian Council of Private Education and Training (ACPET)
• Nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework

Diversity

JMC Academy welcomes international students from over 35 different countries.

Student Support

JMC offers international students orientation, mentoring, counselling, academic assistance and more.

World Class Facilities

Investment in facility upgrades and new technology is a key priority. JMC’s longstanding relationships with reputable industry suppliers have enabled it to honour continual facilities upgrade commitment.

JMC Academy’s facilities include:

• Professional recording studios including the SSL Duality console in Sydney.
• 5.1 surround sound mixing
• Digital and analogue recording consoles
• Post production suites
• Digital media and animation labs
• Film and television studios
• Professional fully fitted rehearsal studios
• On-campus auditorium
• Green screen studios
• Digital editing suites
• Professional cameras and lighting

Flexibility

Students have the option of transferring between campuses over the course of their study. This means students can experience living in more than one Australian city.

Scholarships

JMC Academy offers international student scholarships that cover two trimesters of study. Candidates must apply for a Bachelor Degree program at JMC Academy and should meet the normal entry requirements for international students, including course specific requirements. Scholarship recipients will become JMC Student Ambassadors.

Post Study Work Visa

Graduates whose JMC Bachelor degree studies involved at least two years of study in Australia are eligible to apply for a two-year post study work visa in Australia.

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Animation

Students will learn how to animate their story and characters with this 3D Animation course. This program will teach them about the latest tools being used in the industry including MoCap.

Audio Engineering & Sound Production

Want to master the latest in audio and recording technology? This course will broaden your horizons and prepare you for a long, rewarding career in audio engineering.

Contemporary Music & Performance

Passionate about making music a big part of your future? This course will prepare you with the skills necessary for making a living from your music.

Digital Design

This course will teach students to communicate their ideas and vision through design using the latest applications and software in digital technology.

Entertainment Business Management

Students will sharpen business skills and expand repertoire as they learn how to plan, manage and whip an artist, festival, band or event into lucrative commercial shape.

Film & Television Production

The digital content industry has proven to be the future of Film and Television. Get a camera in your hands from the start of the course and apply all that you learn to make unique visual content.

Game Development

Students will learn how to design, develop and market their next gaming creation. They will become world-builders and story tellers using imagination and game engine implementation.

Songwriting

Whether you want to become a songwriter or a songwriter-performer, hone your craft and open channels for music distribution to embark on a unique songwriting journey.

Certificate III in Media

The perfect sampler for JMC’s creative industry courses, this program has been designed to help students become eligible for higher education.

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International students must meet the following criteria:

• Successful completion of a senior secondary school certificate
• English proficiency: minimum IELTS 6.0 overall (with no single band score below 5.5) or equivalent
• Applicants must be at least 17 years of age on commencement of studies.
• Applicants under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian in Australia. In some Cases, JMC Academy can assist in making suitable welfare arrangements.
• Music Performance applicants must undertake an audition. Songwriting students may submit an audition or folio demonstrate their original work.
• Animation, Game Development and Digital Design students must submit a portfolio.

Applications will be accepted until two weeks before the course commences, but students must keep in mind that visa applications can take considerably longer than two weeks to process.

Students must contact the Australian Embassy in their home country for recommended time frames for processing their visa application.

Alternative Admission

Applicants who have not completed senior high school may be considered for entry to a Diploma, upon successful completion of which articulation into a Bachelor Degree program is guaranteed. There are three alternative admission streams:

1. JMC Academy Certificate III in Media
2. Foundation Studies pathway
3. Mature age entry

Applicants will be considered on a case by case basis. More details…

Step 1

Students can apply directly from the JMC website or download the application form and submit it via email.

Step 2

Students must submit the following documents:

• Certified and translated (if originals are not in English) copy of school transcripts showing satisfactory completion of senior high school
• A copy of English test score results, evidencing IELTS 6.0 (with no single band below 5.5) or equivalent (if the English score is not IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, JMC will advise students on what study options to take)
• Certified copy of the passport

Step 3

JMC will contact students to arrange an interview through Skype.

Step 4

Applicants for Music Performance must submit an audition. Applicants for Songwriting can submit either an audition or folio. Applicants for Animation, Games and Digital Design must submit a folio.

Step 5

If accepted, JMC academy will send a letter of offer and invoice.

Step 6

To accept an offer, students must:

• Complete and sign the Enrolment Form
• Complete and sign the Enrolment Agreement
• Complete and sign the Applicant Checklist and Financial Declaration forms
• Pay enrolment fee of AUD150.00
• Pay first trimester tuition fee
• Organise Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). Students may purchase through JMC Academy or arrange their own.

Step 7

JMC Academy will issue an Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) so that students can apply for a study visa. More Details…

JMC Academy Sydney Campus

JMC Academy’s Sydney campus is a brand new, state of the art facility located in Ultimo, central Sydney. It is a ten-minute walk from Central Station (Sydney’s main train station) and can be easily accessed by bus and light rail. Chinatown, the Spanish Quarter, Darling Quarter and Paddy’s Markets are all within easy walking distance. JMC Academy’s Sydney campus is close to the Sydney Entertainment and Exhibition Centres and within easy reach of Darling Harbour.

JMC Academy Melbourne Campus

JMC Academy’s Melbourne campus is situated in South Melbourne, just short tram rides from Southern Cross and Flinders Street train stations. JMC Academy is located in a historic district of Melbourne. Inside some of South Melbourne’s charming old buildings are music studios, record label management companies, and animation, film and television production houses. The campus is situated within ten minutes of Melbourne’s arts precinct, which is home to major Australian arts companies and venues.

JMC Academy Brisbane Campus

JMC Academy’s Brisbane campus is located in South Brisbane, just a short walk from South Brisbane train station. South Brisbane is recognized as both the arts capital and the educational centre of Queensland, a state that attracts students from around the world who enjoy the laid-back lifestyle and warm weather.

JMC Academy’s South Brisbane campus is just minutes away from Queensland’s State Library, Art Gallery, Museum, and Performing Arts Centre. JMC Academy’s Brisbane students can often be found in Fortitude Valley, an area in which the local independent music scene is thriving.More about the campuses…

JMC Academy aims to prepare students for a long, rewarding career in the creative industries by fostering talent, harnessing passion and providing the foundational skills necessary for constant learning, development and creativity. JMC provides students a unique and stimulating environment, where passionate teachers work with small classes to help students develop their creative potential.  

The technology and equipment is world-class, and state-of-the-art. There are recording studios, sound studios, post-production suites, film and TV studios, and much, much more. This means that when students do enter the professional workforce, they will be able to hit the ground running.  

International Student Support

JMC Academy understands that moving to a new country and adjusting to a new learning style can be difficult. To support international students in their studies, it provides:

• Peer mentoring program
• Foundation course before studies
• Pre-arrival orientation
• On-campus orientation
• Academic support staff
• On-campus counsellor
• On-going support from International Services

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