Bernadette Walker, Managing Director of International Screen Academy, tells us about the school’s real production environment.
What kind of courses do you offer? The International Screen Academy (ISA) offers full-time courses for Screen Acting – Advanced Diploma of Acting for Contemporary Screen Media (91518NSW); Filmmaking – Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (CUF60107); Animation/VFX artists – Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (CUF60107).
Do you offer practical on-site learning or more of a theoretical base? ISA provides real production environments for learning, undertaken in tailor-made film, sound and production studios. A purpose-built fit-out means students have access to state of the art studios and cutting edge equipment and technology.
What makes you different to other universities? At ISA we unite the very best student and teacher talent to equip graduates with the artistic, personal and professional skills to be the next generation of international screen industry leaders. We are a creative hub for actors, filmmakers and animators. ISA melds traditional teaching methods with sophisticated technologies to educate talented students. We aim to inspire, motivate and create the optimal environment for students to learn, to challenge and to grow as a screen actor, filmmaker, or animator. ISA students become expert storytellers. They graduate being masters of their art and having what it takes to be leaders in their chosen field.
What kind of social activities do you offer? Film nights and industry networking events.
Do you offer job opportunities, internships, or other ways to help students get ahead? ISA hold an annual Industry Network Evening that gives ISA students the opportunity to network and chat with industry professionals. Our industry guests freely share their advice, knowledge and insights about the acting, film and animation/VFX industry. Networking skills are part of the real life skills training that ISA offers in its courses to prepare students for the realities of the industry and equip them with the tools to succeed.
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ISA also runs free Open Workshops every month where we will provide a structured intensive class on an introduction to the story and character for film, acting and animation.
When and where is your next Info Day/Open Day? ISA Open Day: Saturday 19 September 2015, 10am–3pm. 242 Young St, Waterloo NSW 2017.
Website link for more info? isasydney.com.au
