/ Overview
The graduates of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Design and Production) have completed specialist study in the areas of stage management, design and the realisation of sets, costumes, lighting and sound.
Throughout the course students have contributed to the creation of large-scale performances with Music Theatre, Theatre, Acting and Dance students from across the VCA. Their portfolio of work demonstrates their creativity, dedication and readiness to embark on a career in the Performing Arts.
/ Staff
Lisa Osborn - Head of Production, Lecturer in Production (Stage Management)
Anna Cordingley - Lecturer in Design
Justin Green - Tutor in Production (Set and Props)
Amanda Hitten - Tutor in Production (Costume)
Lisa Mibus - Tutor in Production (Technical)
Matt Scott - Lecturer in Production (Lighting Design)
Chris Wenn - Tutor in Production (Technical)
Students
Aedan Gale
Amelia Botter
Angus Donald
Arielle Vlahiotis
Brooke Simmonds
Darcy Wischer
Dominic Brown-Downes
Dominic Jones
Eden Cotter-Longworth
Elizabeth Negline
Emily Carter
Emily Crosato
Emma Vize
Grady Xanthos
Holly Anderson
Kit Cunneen
Madeline Hillam
Max Woods
Merissa Tang
Oliver Pool
Olivia McKenna
PJ Reed
Rohanna Hadlow
Samantha Hastings
Sophie Davis
Tom O'Sullivan
Productions + Projects
Thanks
The learning environment that our students enjoy is one that extends far beyond the classroom to include collaborations on VCA productions and professional internships. We could not do this without the valuable contributions of our industry partners and Fine Arts and Music colleagues. A big thank you to all the people who have made this kind of learning environment possible.
Special thanks to:
The Faculty of Fine Arts and Music professional staff who supported our students on productions, especially the Production Coordinators, Technical Support, Costume and Workshop staff.
The professional directors and choreographers, staff and students who have collaborated with us on VCA productions.
The industry partners who have provided opportunities to our students in 2020/21:
Arts Centre Melbourne
Asia TOPA
Auspicious Arts Projects
Australian Shakespeare Company
Bell Shakespeare
Bronwyn Pringle
Christina Smith
Chunky Move
Complete Production Services Australia
Esplanade Theatres on the Bay
fortyfivedownstairs
Geoffrey Compton
Gordon Frost Organisation
Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts
Jethro Woodward
Kate Aubrey Creative
Little Ones Theatre
Malthouse Theatre
MEAA
Melbourne Costume Tailors
Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio
Melbourne Opera
Melbourne Recital Centre
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Melbourne Theatre Company
Michael Cassel Group
Moomba Festival
National Gallery of Victoria
Opera Australia
o2 Media
Red Stitch Actors Theatre
Scanlan & Makers
Shaun Tan
Turning World
Victorian Opera
The industry guests and teaching associates who worked with us in 2020/2021:
Associate artists
Adena Jacobs
Alexander Rothnie
Alex Duffy
Alexis De Silva
Allan Hirons
Alyson Campbell
Amy Hume
Anna Borghesi
Anna Russell
Annie Forbes
Ari Wegner
Blair Hart
Brad Gunn
Brendan Tolley
Bronwyn Pringle
Chloe Greaves
Christo Davis
Connie Dyson
Dagmara Gieysztor
Dale Ferguson
Dan Koerner
Dann Barber
Dan Spielman
Darius Kedros
Darren Kowacki
Darrin Verhagen
David Haidon
David Harrod
David Miller
David Tonion
Eamon Donnelly
Emah Fox
Emile Zile
Emily Barrie
Emma Anderson
Erica McCalman
Erin Roche
Erin Shepherd
Eugene Hallen
Eugyeene Teh
Frederina Meckelburg
Gaelle Mellis
Harriet Oxley
Ingrid Voorendt
Jane Murphy
Jayde Kirchert
Jennifer Irwin
Jeremy Ford
Jessica Lawes
Jess Keepence
Jess Maguire
Jethro Woodward
Jillian Pearce
Joey Hitten
John Ford
John Kerr
John Paxinos
Jonathon Oxlade
Josephine Johnson
Jude Loxley
Julia Smith
Juliet John
Justine Goss
Karen Blinco
Kate Aubrey
Kelly Ryall
Kerry Saxby
Kevin Pierce
Kris Bird
Laurel Frank
Leah Howard
Leon Salom
Lisette Drew
Louisa Bufardeci
Lyndall Grant
Martyn Coutts
M’ck McKeague
Melanie Young
Michaela Deacon
Michala Banas
Nadja Kostich
N'arweet Carolyn Briggs
Natalie Turnbull
Nathan Burmeister
Niklas Pajanti
Nina Bonacci
Paul Jackson
Paul Lim
Paula Levis
Peter Darby
Rachel Burke
Rachael Maza
Roger Hodgman
Roland Pike
Sarah Goodes
Sarah Light
Sarah McKenzie
Sarah Sutherland
Selene Bateman
Shannon Michaelas
Sharon Seyd
Sonya Suares
Stephanie Morrell
Stephen Nicolazzo
Steve Howden
Susan Giles
Tanja Beer
Taryn Van Kan
Terry McKibbin
Tia Clark
Tim Denton
Tiriki Onus
Tom Saviage
Toni Glynn
Uncle Jack Charles
Yossi Torbiner
Zero Scar