Specialist Programs
- Academic and Applied Programs
- Arts Programs
- Arts media
- Contemporary drama
- Contemporary music
- Creative Arts
- Dance
- Digital film and television
- Digital photography and design
- Drama
- Fashion design
- Graphic design media
- Instrumental music and voice
- Jazz music
- Multimedia and broadcasting
- Multimedia graphics
- Music
- Music technology
- Performing arts
- Special arts
- Visual arts
- Visual and performing arts
- Sports Programs
- List of participating schools
Arts Programs
Calling all creative children
Exercise your children’s talents and individuality in the many specialist programs that stretch their creative boundaries.
Imagine your child being a worldclass fashion designer or a renowned television producer! Or perhaps music, broadcasting, visual and performing arts, digital film and television or photography might hold the key for success.
Programs such as these provide children with a head start – and with disciplined thinking and purposeful imagination, the opportunities are endless!
The pace and learning environments are varied as children enjoy workshops conducted by practising professionals, outstanding facilities and enrichment opportunities.
External organisations, including the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, provide real insight into the life of the artistic professional.
To find out more about the programs that interest your child, including when applications open and entry processes, please
contact the specialist programs coordinator at the relevant school or check the school website for more information.
Arts media
This program is for children who want to develop and enjoy working with film, multimedia, visual arts, animation and more.
Contemporary drama program
Find out more about the Contemporary drama program
Contemporary music Specialist Program
This program is for children who play a musical instrument and wish to develop their performance skills (solo and ensemble).
Creative arts Specialist Program
This program explores two types of creative arts: studio work (media, multimedia and visual arts) and performance (dance, drama and music).
Dance Specialist Program
This program gives your child the freedom to express and learn dance forms and techniques.
Digital film and television Specialist Program
This program offers an in-depth study of the theoretical and practical world of film and television.
Digital photography and design
Find out more.
Drama Specialist Program
This is a comprehensive program that outlines all elements of theatre including acting and production design.
Fashion design Specialist Program
This program develops your child’s knowledge, skills and creativity in fashion design, and applies and links these skills to practical applications.
Graphic design media program
Find out more about this program
Instrumental music and voice Specialist Program
This program provides your child with a solid base in music (instrumental or vocal), specifically looking at discipline, technique, confidence and team work.
Jazz music
This program develops your child’s skills to appreciate and participate in jazz music at a high level.
Multimedia and broadcasting Specialist Program
This program lets your child engage in drawing, digital photography, multimedia design and television production.
Multimedia graphics Specialist Program
This program develops your child’s knowledge, skills and creativity in computer software programs, and applies and links these skills to real life applications and working situations.
Music Specialist Program
This program is for children who are currently learning a musical instrument and wish to continue to develop their skills and learn composition, arrangement and production.
Music technology
This program is designed to teach students all aspects of the modern music industry including theory and analysis, performance, recording, sound editing and sound design for film and music.
Performing arts Specialist Program
The performing arts program provides the opportunity for your child to develop skills and creativity in dance, drama and music.
Special arts Specialist Program
This is a collaborative and integrated arts program including music, dance, drama and visual arts.
Visual arts Specialist Program
This is a comprehensive program allowing your child to learn a range of visual arts styles including drawing, painting and graphic design.
Visual and performing arts Specialist Program
Children who participate in this program are taught a broad array of visual and performing arts including drama, music and visual arts.
