The Arts
Across five different disciplines, Arts education is a vital component of a holistic education. We encourage all young people to consider the benefits of studying in the areas of, Visual Art, Music, Media, Dance and Drama.
Our teachers are professional artists in their own right, meaning you will be taught by experts who work professionally in the industry. Our teachers are also passionate about the importance of the Arts in the world.
Many of our courses lead directly to tertiary arts education and we work very closely with the University of Tasmania’s Conservatorium of Music, School of Art and Media Department.
Annual Musical
One of the highlights at GYC is the annual musical production. Since 2015, musicals have been performed at the Don Bosco Creative Arts Centre on the Glenorchy Campus. Some previous productions include Beauty and the Beast, Mamma Mia, and Legally Blonde.
Facilities
The Don Bosco Creative Arts Centre is able to accommodate more than 600 patrons this is home to the annual Guilford Young College Musical, several theatrical performances by Drama students and a range of other events and activities throughout the year. The Don Bosco Creative Arts centre fulfils our long-held dream of providing quality space for the Arts in southern Tasmania.
Major building works have recently been completed on the Glenorchy campus including a newly refurbished Music Centre including a dedicated Music Technology room, new Media and Photography facilities with a separate Media Studio, upgraded Dance and Drama facilities connected to our state-of-the-art theatre and an inspiring newly renovated Visual Art Studio.
Courses
Options Offered
Music Technology Projects Foundation 2
Music Technology Projects 1 (UTAS)
Music Technology Projects 2 (UTAS)
Contemporary Music And Song Writing 2
Song Writing (UTAS)
Music Foundation Practical Study 4 (UTAS)
Music Advanced Practical Study 4 (UTAS)
Drama Foundations 2
Drama 3
VET Creative Industries (Theatre Technician)
Theatre Performance 3
Dance Level 2
Dance Level 3
Visual Art 2
Visual Art 2 (Photography)
Visual Art 3
Visual Art 3 (Photography)
Art Studio Practice 3
Art Studio Practice 3 (Photography)
Contemporary Art Practice 3
Media Production Foundation 2 (Screen)
Media Production Foundation 2 (Print)
Media Production 3 (Screen)
Media Production 3 (Print)
Frequently ASked Questions
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Yes you can! If your interest or pathway is in the Arts it makes sense that you might want to study several Arts subjects.
Arts subjects attract ATAR points just like other subjects so studying more than one Arts subjects doesn’t disqualify you from getting a University entrance score.
We have seen many students with “Arts-heavy” loads in College, go on to have successful careers in a variety of fields.
Note that Photography and Visual Art, while different classes, are the same course; so there is no point in studying, for example, Level 3 Art and Level 3 Photography.
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It isn’t possible to determine your exact ATAR points before they come out at the end of each year because they are based on state-wide ratings; however, the Arts traditionally attract high level ATAR points if you work hard.
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We offer Visual Art, Photography, Media, Dance, Drama and Music subjects at the Glenorchy campus but only Visual Art, Photography and Media on the Hobart campus.
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Check your course handbook. Some Level 3 and UTAS Arts courses have prerequisites and are generally reserved for those in Year 12 who have studied a relevant Arts course in Year 11. However, most Arts subjects do not have a prerequisite.
Please don’t hesitate to choose an Arts subject because you think “I’m no good at Art”. If you have an interest in the Arts, we welcome you into our courses. Arts subjects at college are as much about learning new skills as they are about meeting exam expectations.
Successful art-making is not just about realistic drawing or classical music. The Arts are a place where you can create abstract, innovative and experimental work too.
Still Got Questions?
Matthew Stolp - Head of Faculty Arts and Literature