University and Careers
Please see the Careers Pulse page for more information on events, pathways and universities.
Yr 12 Notices
Early offers for prospective Visual Arts and Music students | Creative Arts Special Admission Scheme (CASAS)
Domestic students can now apply to receive an early offer to study Visual Arts or Music at the University of Sydney via CASAS:
– CASAS for Visual Arts: View deadlines and find out more here
– CASAS for Music: Find out more and register your audition/interview via our portal
Applying through VTAC (Victorian Universities) in 2023
10 July, 6pm
Suited for all applicants, support people and educators, this session will cover the application process, what you need to make your application, costs, searching courses and setting your preference list.
International Universities
Yr 12 Applications
Yr 12 students applying to the UK or US should be working on their draft essay and sharing this with us for review.
The handbook with applications details and timelines was sent to those who expressed interest in the UK/US. If you have not received this and are interested, please contact us at Careers@redlands.nsw.edu.au.
UNSW Portfolio Entry Early Conditional Offer Scheme
Join Us Online
UniTalks: University Planning Webinar Recordings Now Available
We invite students and their families to watch the College Board International University Talks (UniTalks) series. UniTalks is a virtual university planning series designed to connect international students with the knowledge and resources needed to apply to universities around the world.
Watch On-Demand Recordings
Upcoming Events
AFTRS | Intro to VFX & 3D Animation
26 June 26 to 6 July
This course aims to demystify the visual effects and animation industry by providing a core understanding of the workflows, processes and tasks involved in contemporary digital visual effects, animation and post-production.
Conducted by industry leader and creative professional, Alexander Hoetzer, you will be prepared to engage with a wide range of creative industries, and in a wide range of tasks. Gain insider perspectives on professional creative processes which will help close knowledge gaps in foundational topics and provide and overall perspective of visual effects and animation workflows.
It doesn’t matter how close or distant your dreams are, it is always good to know more. And this course is designed to help you choose the right pathway towards your first production, your first job, or just so you know what is going on behind the scenes of a blockbuster.
Suited for:
• Anyone looking towards a career in visual effects or animation
• Filmmakers and other screen content producers looking to integrate visual effects
• Production management personnel who need know more
• This course is open to students aged 16 years and over (students under 18 must complete an Under 18 consent form).
Find out More
Interaction Design at Sydney Uni
28 June 4–4:30 pm
Learn about how our new Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design) will provide you with the innovative technical and social design skills to become a leading-edge designer in today’s fast-paced job market. Find out how your passion for creativity and problem solving can be harnessed for a career in digital and visual design.
UOW | Early Admission Application Webinar
28 June
UOW Early Admission is our early offer program for students completing Year 12 (Higher School Certificate or other Australian equivalents) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme during 2023. This webinar is your chance to ask any questions and find out how to get an offer to uni before you sit your first exam.
ADF | Engineering Careers Virtual Information Session
29 June
Engineers in the ADF spend their careers working with some of the world’s most sophisticated hardware and technology. Consider a career in the Navy, Army or Air Force and keep Defence’s weapons, vehicles, aircraft, ships and infrastructure operating safely and effectively.
Join us for a virtual info session to speak with serving personnel and find out more.
UTS The Faculty of Engineering and IT Campus Tours
29 June, 4.30-5.30 pm
The Faculty of Engineering and IT runs campus tours every month throughout the year. These tours will give you an exclusive look at the facilities of UTS’ building 11 including the Data Arena, Graphics labs, Software development studio, Junior circuits lab, Learning Precinct, Innovation Hub and more.
AIM Holidays Workshops
We have a range of school holiday workshops for budding musicians to explore their interests across our Sydney and Melbourne campuses.
Created for students in Years 9-12, AIM’s high school music workshops provide incredible opportunities to explore songwriting, performance, and exam preparation mentored by AIM’s own accomplished musicians and educators.
WSU | Open Day
2 July
Registrations are now open for Open Day 2023. Register now to join us on Sunday 2 July for your chance to win 1 of 3 e-giftcards valued at $1,000. Open Day is a great opportunity to discover everything Western has to offer, explore presentations and student panels, meet academics and current students, find out about Western’s early offer pathway, HSC True Reward and more.
UTS Experience Day
5 July
Join us at Experience UTS Day.
AIE | Industry Experience Days
5-12 July
AIE’s Industry Experience Day is a great opportunity for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to learn about the local and international game development, 3D animation and visual effects industries. Students will get the opportunity to learn about the different pathways to get into the industry, what should be in a portfolio and will be able to get creative in practical workshops using industry-standard 3D animation and game development tools.
The sessions are run by industry professionals who have worked on some blockbuster games and films. Everything is provided for you to participate in the hands-on workshops and you will be using the same software that is used in the industry.
Event dates:
- Melbourne: 5 July
- Sydney, Canberra and Adelaide: 12 July
Job Spotlight
UX Designer
UX (or User Experience) Designers create easy, efficient, relevant, pleasant experiences for the end-user. UX Design can be applied to any product or service, from websites to vegetable peelers, or even a visit to the local supermarket.
Mrs Justine Fowler and Ms Clare Hurst
University and Careers Advisors
careers@redlands.nsw.edu.au