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National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) Established 1995 Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
37°51′10″S 144°59′29″E / 37.8529°S 144.9913°ECoordinates: 37°51′10″S 144°59′29″E / 37.8529°S 144.9913°ECampus Urban Affiliations Swinburne University of Technology, Member of Australian Roundtable for Arts Training Excellence Website www.nica.com.au The National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) is the only government-accredited institution that provides professional training in contemporary circus arts in Australia.[1] It is a subsidiary of Swinburne University of Technology[2] and is based at the university's Prahran campus.
NICA is a registered cultural organisation and a member of the Australian Roundtable for Arts Training Excellence.[3] Many of its graduates have gone on to work in international and national circus companies, including Circus Oz and Cirque du Soleil.
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History
NICA was established in 1995 by Swinburne University of Technology after a study revealed there was enough demand for a national body.[4] The first course, a Diploma of Circus Arts, began in 1999 with eight participants from an unrenovated warehouse at Docklands. In 2001, the first Bachelor of Circus Arts course was offered with 23 students entering the course and the first degrees being conferred in 2003.[2] In 2005, the institute moved into a new $10 million NICA National Circus Centre constructed at the Prahran campus of Swinburne University. The centre was funded jointly by the Australian Government, Swinburne and the Pratt Foundation.[5]
Courses
The institute's core training offering is a three-year Bachelor of Circus Arts. The institute also offers a Diploma of Circus Arts and Advanced Diploma of Circus Arts, along with a number of workshops and short courses.[6]
In 2010, NICA will be offering a Certificate III in Circus Arts for students combining their circus training with their final two years of secondary school. The academic provider will be the VCA Secondary School. NICA will also offer Certificate IV in Circus Arts, a one year program in basic Circus Skills, suitable for school leavers (18+).[7]
In 2011, there were 60 enrolled students.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Circus in Australia" (html). Australia's Culture Portal. http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/articles/circus/. Retrieved 2009-02-18.
- ^ a b "History of NICA" (html). National Institute of Circus Arts. http://www.nica.com.au/history. Retrieved 2009-02-18.
- ^ Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (2008-09-15). "Arts training bodies" (html). http://www.arts.gov.au/arts_training_bodies. Retrieved 2008-10-03.
- ^ a b Andrew Shaw (21 June 2011). "All aboard the Circus train". Evolution Publishing. http://www.mcv.gaynewsnetwork.com.au/features/all-aboard-the-circus-train-008971.html. Retrieved 28 June 2011.
- ^ "Facilities" (html). National Institute of Circus Arts. http://www.nica.com.au/facilities. Retrieved 2009-02-18.
- ^ "Bachelor of Circus Arts" (html). National Institute of Circus Arts. http://www.nica.com.au/bachelor_of_circus_arts. Retrieved 2009-02-18.
- ^ http://www.nica.com.au/objectlibrary/1117?filename=NICA%20News%20WinterSpring.pdf
External links
- National Institute of Circus Arts
- Circus in Australia at the Australian culture and recreation portal
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- Education in Melbourne
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