2026 Applications Now Open
Upper Coomera State College has a proud tradition of excellence within the Performing Arts. The Creative Arts Academy, established in 2014, encompasses all five strands of the Arts including Dance, Drama, Film, Art and Music.
The Academy is designed to encourage students with a keen interest to strive for quality in all areas of Performing Arts. It allows individual students to engage in high order thinking processes using their creativity and offers balance and enjoyment whilst providing exposure to the skills necessary within the Arts Industry as they continue to be lifelong learners. The Academy enables each child to discover their talents, interests and abilities and develop them fully.
It is our aim to provide a realistic opportunity for students to realise their potential through the development of the Arts subjects on offer. The academy holds strong values in its capacity to strengthen each student in their ability to work effectively in a team, problem solve, communicate effectively and taking initiative.
Key Objectives:
- Assist students to reach their potential in chosen Arts strands/ interests;
- To provide opportunities to extend and develop skills and techniques associated with the five strands of the Arts;
- To expose students to the Arts industry and employment opportunities;
- Provide a motivating and encouraging environment where students can develop their skills with like-minded students;
- To give students the opportunity to learn, practice, rehearse and perform in front of a live audience;
- To enjoy and foster an enrichment of the Arts industry through the talents and passions of each student.
Program Involvement:
Programming of the Creative Arts Academy is centred around a broad curriculum framework focussing on each strand of the Arts.
Students have the ability to pursue a chosen area that they are passionate about and would like to explore their interests in, by participating in a weekly class. Classes always enable the students to engage in critical thinking, higher order pedagogical processes, collaboration and teamwork to allow them to design, evaluate and present pieces of work to the wider school community.
Within the College, the community spirit is enhanced through an annual school performance (Musical or Variety Concert) and it is an expectation that all students participate in this to engage in understanding the success and value of a production.
Throughout the year, students are also given various opportunities to engage in excursions and workshops that are relevant to their field of choice and provide an insight into the career pathway opportunities within the Arts Industry post-secondary studies.
Some of the most notable excursion and workshop opportunities have been presented by the following companies:
- Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)
- Queensland College of Art
- Griffith Film School
- Australia Playhouse
- Mashed Theatre Company
- Bangarra Dance Company
- SWELL Festival
- Queensland Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA)
Innovative & Success Driven Futures
The Creative Arts Academy seeks to maximise learning opportunities for students in a supportive environment with students who share similar or have similar interests in the Arts. Students will be encouraged to participate in a variety of extra-curricular activities and will continue to build their confidence, self-esteem and performance abilities.
The success of each individual is highly attainable. This Academy allows students every opportunity to challenge their abilities and reach to their potential.
It is important that students within the Academy maintain a high academic standard and a strong work ethic. Regular reviews of student behaviour and progress will be closely monitored, to ensure each students' success within the Academy. Failure to meet the requirements may result in an interview with the students and their parents/ caregivers to determine their continuation within the Academy.
How to apply:
Please scan the relevant QR code/click on link to the right and complete your application form. Then lodge all supporting documentation via email to:
Academy@uppercoomerasc.eq.edu.au
Students may choose to apply for all Academy Programs or one stand-alone Academy Program.
Applications for Academy Programs are considered in three parts:
1. Written application
2. Report Card- level of achievement, effort, behaviour, and attendance
3. Trial or audition (by invitation only, as required)
Existing Upper Coomera State College students are not required to complete
step 1 and step 2 of the application process.
Academy Programs applications are open to students living both inside and outside the catchment area for Upper Coomera State College.
Scholarships:
Upper Coomera State College offers scholarships to students who exemplify initiative, drive and success in Academics, Sport, Creative Arts and STEM.
Scholarships are awarded to those students already successful in their application and who are achieving well above the standard for their year level in academics, behaviour and effort.
Scholarships are available in amounts of $100, $200, or $300 to support your child's educational journey in our Signature Programs.
At the Principals discretion, scholarships may also be awarded to UCSC students who achieve outstanding results during a full calendar year.
** An annual fee in addition to the school resource scheme fee is payable upon acceptance into a program and each subsequent year that the student is part of a program. The fee for 2024 is $100.00 per program (the Sports Excellence - Future Stars Program has a separate fee structure - see college website for details). Fees must be paid prior to the commencement of the school year and is non-refundable. If the fees are not paid by the due date this will be taken to indicate the student no longer wishes to participate in the program. Should the student not maintain the standards of the program their participation in the program will be reviewed and entrance fees forfeited.
Contact details
Mel Radford
Creative Arts Academy Coordinator
Email: mjrad1@eq.edu.au