Saturday 16 August | 9:30AM–3PM | 561 Harris Street, Ultimo
Curious about what it takes to thrive in film, music, design, game dev, acting or entertainment business? At JMC Sydney’s Open Day on Saturday August 16, you’ll do more than observe. You’ll participate. Across multiple floors of creative space, the entire campus becomes a hands-on, high-energy playground for aspiring artists, technologists and entrepreneurs.
Explore what’s on offer:
🏠 Get A Proper Campus Introduction at Our Welcome Session
Where: Level 2 Auditorium
Not sure where to begin? Head up to our Auditorium to hear from JMC alumni, students, lecturers, Heads of Department and Creative Industries pros (like Nine Network Australia’s Ian Becker!) as they chat about what makes the JMC creative community so special.
🎬 Live Film Set, Project Showcase & Motion Capture
Where: Film & TV Studio, Auditorium + Edit Lab
See what a day on a live set looks like, then explore student post-production work and editing timelines. There’s even a motion capture demo to get involved in.
🎭 Acting in Practice: Ensemble, Stage, Voice
Where: Acting & Drama Studios
From self-taping to physical performance, the acting pathway is all about developing your voice and presence. Join a workshop, get in character, get curious, and get a taste of life as a JMC Acting or Music Theatre student!
🎮 Hands-On Games, Animation & Design Experiences
Where: Design Studio, Games Lab + Animation Rooms
Sketch digitally, test new games, and get a feel for Wacom and other industry tools. Join mini-classes or wander through the Animation Showcase and see the talent emerging from JMC’s creative tech departments.
🎧 Audio Engineering: Multitrack Demos & Immersive Sound
Where: Theatrette + Audio Studios
Watch how sound is synced to screen, and step into immersive audio environments where surround sound takes centre stage. It’s a day packed with sound experiments and studio energy.
🎨 Thinkers, Makers & Postcards
Where: Design Studio 1
Take a moment to get creative in the “Places You’ll Go” workshop, designing your own custom postcard to keep or share. You’ll also see examples of student work and conceptual development.
💼 Artist Manager Lounge & Project Showcase
Where: Ground Floor
Dip your toes into the world of Entertainment Business Management at our Artist Manager Lounge and Student Project Showcase! Speak to real Artist Managers and creative industries professionals who walk the talk of being the best in the (show)biz. There will be heaps of examples of the hands-on projects our own Entertainment Business Management students have been up to lately, so you can get a taste of what could be on the cards for your own creative future.
🎤 Live Music + DJ Sets All Day
Where: Level 2 Foyer, Student Lounge, Music Production Rooms
Catch student-led bands, jam sessions, and production demos, as well as DJ sets from Entertainment Business grads like Chelsea D’Ambrosio Barber. You’ll meet future collaborators, and maybe even get on the mic!
☕ Free Coffee & Cookies All Day
Perfect for snacking while chatting with students, alumni and staff.
➕ Essential Extras
✔️ Course Q&As with Heads of Department
✔️ Admissions support + UAC help desk
✔️ Campus tours every 20 minutes
✔️ Postgrad lounge open all day
