Vision Statement

The Australian School of the Arts (ASTA) program is an audition based specialist program that provides an unparalleled Arts education for bright and talented young students. Through the provision of innovative and creative courses and an uncompromised high quality academic education, students become equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to follow their chosen pathways into Arts industries or tertiary institutions.

The ASTA program creates and nurtures resilient, confident, creative, passionate and compassionate individuals. These young people have the unique opportunity to marry their love for and talent in the Arts, with a regular Academic program, which will still qualify them for an OP score.

In order to meet ASTA’s dedication to becoming an unparalleled institution for the education and training of young artists, students also have the opportunity to work with specialist teachers and tertiary and industry experienced artists. This program runs within the College curriculum and value adds to the current Arts subjects offered at Sheldon College.

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Mission Statement

To provide unparalleled creative learning experiences in The Arts in a supportive, challenging environment, thereby generating pathways into future Arts education and industry.

The Program Goals for ASTA include:

• innovation & excellence in Arts education;

• contemporary methodology focussed on the continued integration of IT;

• integrated curriculum embracing the totality of the Arts;

• strategic alliances with corporate and educational bodies;

• industry endorsed training programs;

• exposure for students to industry experience;

• pathways into industry and tertiary level;

• career pathways for Certificate courses through to degrees;

• Nationally and Internationally renowned programs;

• Programs which address the different artistic, academic, cultural, health and pastoral needs of students;

• state of the art facilities and resources;

• specialist teaching by highly skilled and experienced professionals;

• high quality performance opportunities; and

• unparalleled creative learning experiences.