Funfair High takes a look at how art transforms the way we view the world by making the ordinary appear extraordinary. Learn about how architecture informs contemporary artist Callum Morton’s work. Using his photographic print Ghost Train, Bulleen (2011) and the rich history of the Heide Museum of Modern Art as an example, observe how … Read more
Perhaps without even knowing it, as audience members we are aware of the codes and conventions of genres from an early age – from TV programs for pre-school to adult dramas. Genre-nators explores the way filmmakers manipulate production elements for different genres.
Grab your drum sticks and hit it! Master the basics of drumming, from setting up the kit to playing your own beat with fills. The How to Play Drums course has been developed to teach the fundamentals of drumming and rhythm techniques. The course is designed for individuals and group ensembles over 13 comprehensive tutorials.
Fancy yourself as a singer/song writer? Learn the fundamentals of playing a guitar, reading music, composing music and individual practice techniques with this comprehensive 12 lesson guitar course. By the conclusion of this course, students will have learned how to play five essential guitar chords, which can be combined in a variety of ways and … Read more
Learn a simple Hip Hop dance routine. The routine covers the key moves for Hip Hop and is perfect to learn on your own or with a group. There are five videos which take you step by step from the first verse to the entire sequence so that you’re ready to perform it for friends … Read more
Kids love Hip Hop dancing. An Introduction to Hip Hop provides the basis to start learning this contemporary dance genre. The history of Hip Hop is examined to explain why the culture of this dance is so important in the evolution of its signature style. Over five lessons designed for upper primary school aged children, … Read more
Express your journey, secrets and identity through dance. For Indigenous cultures, a song cycle is so much more than a song. It represents journeys and secret knowledge that belong to a clan or community. It’s a way of passing on culture, knowledge, and skills. Create a Song Cycle is a course that helps you translate … Read more
Contemporary Indigenous dance has a significant cultural importance in the Australian art world. This course aims to engage future artists and inspire everyone to enjoy this new dance form. Led by dancers from Australia’s leading Indigenous dance college, NAISDA, Make Tracks is a springboard for young choreographers to develop their own contemporary dance style. Dance … Read more
Hip Hop is one of the defining cultural movements of our time, but many people don’t realise it is heavily influenced by poetry. Discover the historical, social and political context and influences of hip hop culture and rap music. Identify the musical and poetic elements used in a range of rap songs. From there, undertake … Read more