JMC Academy

JMC Academy

Contact

208 Park Street
South Melbourne VIC 3205

Phone No: (03) 9624 2929

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Web site: http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au

Accreditation

CRICOS provider code: 01259J

Campus locations

Melbourne

208 Park Street
South Melbourne VIC 3205

Melbourne

161-171 Bank Street
South Melbourne VIC 3205

Join The Creative Crew!

As Australia’s leading and most experienced creative education provider, JMC Academy have been nurturing passionate creatives for over 40 years with fully accredited, industry-leading degrees and diplomas. Our unique, hands-on approach to creative education, along with our world-class facilities, inspire exploration, collaboration and innovation. With courses in Acting, Animation, Audio Engineering, Design (Visual Communication), Entertainment Business Management, Game Design and Music, JMC Academy has a study option for every kind of creative.

Co-curricular projects and programs

JMC Academy’s curriculum has been developed with a focus on emerging industry trends, professional development, collaboration, and networking. Our programs are unique in combining essential critical thinking with the project-based work and practical experience critical to industry success. JMC students from all departments have the opportunity to work together and apply their skills on collaborative projects. Our students are also able to build and apply their knowledge through our leading industry partnership opportunities. 

Learn from the experts

All JMC Academy courses are designed and taught by leading and award-winning industry experts alongside academics to ensure you graduate with contemporary best practice, ready to hit the ground running as a confident creative leader of tomorrow.

World-class facilities

When you choose to study at JMC, you gain access to a wide range of world-class facilities and industry-leading software, all included in your tuition. Professional recording studios, post-production suites, digital media and animation labs, film and television studios and an on-campus drama studio and auditorium are just some of the facilities you’ll have access to during your time with us.

Internships

For eligible students, our formal internship program allows you to engage in real industry placements across established national and local companies, and may include major music festivals, recording studios, commercial radio and TV networks, advertising and design studios, major labels, and major sporting events.

Alumni

Explore our graduates and their creative careers here.

Early Entry:
JMC's Breakthrough program isn't just peace of mind that there is a place for you next year. It's a chance to be part of our community before you begin. To find your people and a sense of creative community that you won't find anywhere else. With exclusive invitations to events and JMC shows and performances, this is your chance to breakthrough early!

  • Get a head start on your creative future with portfolio and audition masterclasses
  • Know that your place at JMC is secure next year
  • Exclusive invitations to JMC shows, performances and showcases...this year!
  • No ATAR required. 

Courses

For all courses listed with VTAC, visit CourseSearch.

Events

Events for High School Students

For more information:  https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events

Open days

Melbourne

From 9:00am — 5:00pm on Saturday, 15 August 2026

For more information: https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events

Admission criteria

Bachelor Degree + Diploma Courses (applicants under 21 years of age)

  • Minimum 17 years of age
  • Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
  • Consultation/Interview with JMC Academy Admissions Advisor
  • Audition (Acting, Music Theatre, Contemporary Music Performance and Songwriting applicants only)
  • Creative Portfolio (Animation, Game Design and Design applicants only)

Applies to:

  • All Applicants

Bachelor Degree + Diploma Courses (21 years of age or over)

  • Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
  • Consultation/Interview with JMC Academy Admissions Advisor
  • Audition (Acting, Music Theatre, Contemporary Music Performance and Songwriting applicants only)
  • Creative Portfolio (Animation, Game Design and Design applicants only)

Applies to:

  • All Applicants

International Applicants

  • English proficiency: minimum IELTS 6.0 overall (with no single band score below 5.5) or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of a senior Secondary School certificate
  • Attend an interview in person or online
  • Undertake an audition. (Contemporary Performance, Songwriting, Music Theatre, Acting). Audition videos/online links are accepted for applicants living overseas or interstate.
  • Songwriting applicants may undertake an audition OR submit a folio
  • Creative Portfolio (Design, Animation, Game Design, Music Production applicants only)

Applies to:

  • All Applicants

Special consideration

Institutional access and equity queries should be directed to:

  • Contact phone number: (03) 9624 2929
  • Institutional web page: https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/study-at-jmc/
  • E-mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Additional information

Progressing to postgraduate studies

All JMC Academy Bachelor Degree graduates are eligible to apply for entry into JMC Academy's Master of Creative Industries, or relevant post-grad qualification at any Australian university.

Student and campus services

Student Support

Everyone needs the right support in order to hone their talents and skills, and drive a truly remarkable career. The most important thing at JMC is our students, and we're here to help you. Our free counselling and academic assistance is here throughout your JMC journey. To view our list of services click the link below.

International Student Support

JMC Academy understands that moving to a new country and adjusting to a new learning style can be difficult. To support international students in their studies, we provide: pre-arrival session, on-campus orientation, academic support staff, on-campus counsellor, on-going support from International Services and on-campus academic language support.

Financial assistance

Scholarships

Institutional scholarships queries should be directed to:

FEE-HELP

JMC Academy is a registered Higher Education Private Provider. All of our programs are eligible for FEE-HELP. FEE-HELP is a Commonwealth loan given to eligible fee-paying students to help pay for part or all of their tuition fees. For more information contact JMC Academy or visit the StudyAssist website for information about government assistance for financing tertiary study.