Victorian College of the Arts

Arts & Culture

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Research

Seeing the world through a cat’s eyes

An artist and scientist explore how cats see digital media – through lenses of colour, attention and imagination – in ‘Cat Island’, an artwork for Science Gallery Melbourne

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Analysis

The unseen environmental cost of a fleeting film set

As climate concerns grow, the film and television industry is trialling new sustainable practices, with one new series focusing on eco-friendly materials to reduce carbon footprint

Arts & Culture

The modern women of Australian ballet

Revisiting ballets created by pioneering Australian women can inspire the next generation of female choreographers

Arts & Culture

The art and science of dance

University of Melbourne's Professor Emma Redding wrote the world’s first masters degree in Dance Science – a now growing discipline in the dance profession

Arts & Culture

How the VCA’s history can help shape Melbourne’s future

As the VCA celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, what lessons can Melbourne’s post-lockdown artists draw from the institution’s rich history?

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Podcasts

How to create Oscar-nominated visual effects

Special effects artist Genevieve Camilleri describes how her work makes movie monsters ‘real’ and her Best Visual Effects nomination for the 2021 Academy Awards

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Putting diversity centre stage

A new production puts a generation of emerging African-Australian theatrical voices centre stage, telling stories that excite and challenge

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The joy of a first commission

One of Australia’s most significant multidisciplinary artists, Sally Smart, reflects on the momentum around her first commission, and how young artists must connect with the world around them

Arts & Culture

Making a lasting impression

An ambitious new project brings together the world’s masterpieces with emerging artists to create the next generation of groundbreaking art

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Under the Microscope

Curating a life

This year, curator and writer Professor Natalie King was recognised by the Australian Financial Review as part of their 100 Women of Influence awards for her contribution to Arts, Culture and Sport