Save the VCA

4 March 2010: Extra Consultation Meeting announced today

VCAM Review Committee Chairperson Ziggy Switkowski announced that you have an opportunity to present to the Review Committee on 17 March 2010 regarding VCA’s future.

Lodge your nomination for an appointment with the committee by 9 March 2010.  Visit SaveVCA for more details.

NOTE; Not much time allowed so be quick !

Click here to view Sue's speeches in parliament and media releases supporting the VCA's highly regarded practical courses and unique atelier tradition.

The former Minister for Arts, Lynne Kosky told parliament, when she presented the legislation to incorporate the VCA into Melbourne University in 2006, that the integration of the VCA with the University of Melbourne would ensure the long-term financial viability of the college and enable it to continue to fulfil its role as the leading Victorian provider of visual and performing arts courses.

It seems that that was a hollow promise. Courses have been axed and experienced staff have lost their jobs with others set to follow. The University is looking to impose its academic teaching model on a college that is world famous for its hands-on courses. What has made the VCA courses so sought-after is in danger of being lost. The VCA is not faring well

There are real fears that 'The Melbourne Model' will see the remaining VCA schools subsumed into a conventional undergraduate fine arts degree rather than the unique, specialist courses that the VCA is known for.