Whether you’re looking to break into music, film, acting, game development, audio, design, or the business of creativity, JMC’s Melbourne Open Day is your all-access pass to explore the real world of creative careers!

Join us on Saturday August 23 to go behind the scenes, inside the studios, and into the classrooms where creativity thrives. Meet current students, experienced lecturers, and alumni who are now working in industry. Want to test out a beat-making station, try Foley effects for film, or jump into a game design lab? This is your day.

Here’s what to look out for:

🏠 Get A Proper Campus Introduction at JMC’s Welcome Panel

Where: Park St Auditorium
Not sure where to begin? Head to our Auditorium on Park St to hear from JMC alumni, students, lecturers, Heads of Department and Creative Industries pros (like Laneway Festival Director Jessie Parker!) as they chat about what makes the JMC creative community so special.

🎬 Lights, Camera, Action: Film & TV in Motion

Where: Film & TV Studio + Grading Suite
Dive into the film production process with live demonstrations across camera, lighting, Foley and post-production. Learn how a scene goes from concept to final cut, and check out some of the short films made by current JMC students.

🎤 Jam with the Band & Live DJ Sets

Where: Park St Foyer & DJ Booth @ Bank St
Get amongst the atmosphere as student performers take the stage throughout the day. You'll catch original music, stripped-back acoustic sets and a lunchtime DJ spinning tracks live from Bank Street.

🎭 Test Your Stage Skills: Acting & Music Theatre Workshops

Where: Rehearsal Rooms + Acting & Movement Studios
Join ensemble workshops in physical theatre, voice and self-taping, with guidance from acclaimed theatre practitioners Deborah Leiser-Moore and Adele Querol. For anyone curious about the craft of acting and performance, this is your spotlight moment. If you prefer a little song and dance alongside your character embodiment, step into your dancing shoes at our Music Theatre Workshop, held by JMC’s showstopping theatre pro’s!

🎮 Game On: Animation & Game Design Experiences

Where: Game Labs + Animation Studios
Playtest student-built games, explore digital art tools like Wacom tablets, and chat with current students and lecturers. You’ll see concept art, motion reels and interactive design in action.

🎧 Inside the Studio: Audio Engineering & Production

Where: Bank St Studios
Step inside one of Melbourne’s best audio training facilities. Whether you’re interested in producing beats, learning about Dolby Atmos, or experimenting with analogue setups, you’ll experience the real-world side of sound design and engineering.

🎨 The Places You'll Go: Design & Visual Communication Workshops

Where: Bank St Campus
Design your own keepsake postcard, view student portfolios, and get inspired by the creative projects on display. If you think visually, this is where it all comes together.

💼 Industry Connections: Entertainment Business Panel & Lounge

Where: Bank St Campus
Hosted by JMC’s Entertainment Business Management team, this panel covers creative entrepreneurship, podcasting, industry trends and how to build a career behind the scenes. Stick around for the networking lounge atmosphere, with comfy couches and insider advice.

☕ Coffee, Cookies & Sweet Treats

Refuel between sessions with free coffee, cookies and lunchtime snacks, available at both Park and Bank Street campuses.

➕ Other Good Stuff

✔️ 15-minute course sessions with Heads of Department
✔️ Group campus tours every 20 minutes
✔️ Admissions support + VTAC help desk
✔️ Meet staff, students and alumni