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JMC Academy

JMC Academy

JMC Academy

Introduction

JMC Academy is a specialist creative industries education institution with campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Established 40 years ago, it was Australia's first private college to qualify for accreditation in Audio Engineering, Digital Television, and Digital Multimedia.

Our creative community consists of students studying Music, Audio Engineering, Film, Entertainment Business, Visual Communications, Animation, Game Design and Acting. Students benefit from opportunities for collaboration and networking between disciplines, further preparing them for a long and satisfying career in the creative industries.

Our alumni are living out their passions through creative careers around the world, proving that it is possible to make a career out of doing what you love. We invite you to come and explore what a creative career may look like for you.

Why study at JMC Academy

At JMC Academy we are focused on providing opportunities for students to create, connect, and develop their craft in a supportive community. We keep our class sizes small so that we can get to know each student's aspirations, strengths, weaknesses, and creative voice. Our small course offering of specialist creative industries disciplines means we can regularly update and refine our courses and tech to be future-focused and relevant to industry developments. Our international network of like-minded institutions ensures we can benchmark our programs against international standards, ensuring our students are able to enter the workforce with confidence wherever in the world they go.

Campus Features

Sydney: JMC Academy’s Sydney campus is a 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, the 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.

Melbourne: JMC Academy’s Melbourne campus is situated in South Melbourne, just a short tram ride 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 heritage 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.

Brisbane: JMC Academy’s new, custom-built 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 center 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 Gallery of Modern Art, Museum, and Performing Arts Centre.

SYDNEY: JMC Academy’s Sydney campus is a 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.

MELBOURNE: 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 an historic district of Melbourne. Inside some of South Melbourne’s charming heritage 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.

BRISBANE: JMC Academy’s new, custom built 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 Gallery of Modern Art, Museum, and Performing Arts Centre.

    Why study at JMC Academy

    At JMC Academy we are focussed on providing opportunities for students to create, connect and develop their craft in a supportive community. We keep our class sizes small so that we can get to know each students' aspirations, strengths, weaknesses and creative voice. Our small course offering of specialist creative industries disciplines means we can regularly update and refine our courses and tech to be future-focussed and relevant to industry developments. Our international network of like-minded institutions ensures we can benchmark our programs against international standards, ensuring our students are able to enter the workforce with confidence wherever in the world they go.

    Awards & Accreditations

    Registered Australian Higher Education Provider

    Accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority

    ASQA

    Accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency

    TEQSA

    Certified Avid training location

    Registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and courses for Overseas Students

    CRICOS

    Campus Life & Facilities

    • Dedicated International Student Support Officer and service-focused team with many years combined experience supporting international students in Australia;
    • Academic Support staff available for one-on-one support;
    • On-campus professional counsellor available for individual sessions;
    • On-campus libraries, librarians and access to a range of online journals;
    • Extended campus opening hours for accessing studios, labs, equipment and more.

    With musicians, film makers, game designers and more studying in the same location, the creative buzz on our campuses certainly extends beyond the classroom. Students relish in finding their tribe, people whose passions and interests match their own. Apart from JMC iconic events like our Martini Film Awards, Cassette Music Awards, regular schedule of industry masterclasses and gallery openings, our Student Representative Councils also organise film clubs, social events, and more. Our music performance students have a regular schedule of performance both on campus and in local venues, and these events are not only opportunities for industry experience (requiring audio, filming, event management and promotions) but are also great ways to spend a night out with friends and the extended JMC community.

    JMC Academy is in the Top 10 Countries to Study Abroad

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    Locations

    • South Melbourne

      208 Park Street, South Melbourne, Australia, 3205, South Melbourne

      • South Brisbane

        75 Grey Street, South Brisbane QLD, Australia, 4101, South Brisbane

        • Ultimo

          561 Harris Street, Ultimo, NSW, Australia, 2007, Ultimo

          • Sydney

            561 Harris Street, 2010, Sydney

          • Brisbane

            75 Grey Street, , Brisbane

          • 316

            208 Park Street, 3205, 316

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