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One of the best things about being a student at the Australian Academy of Dramatic Art are the industry opportunities that come as part of the Bachelor of Performance degree. During the final semester of study, each student will experience an industry placement, designed to provide experience and develop contacts. This placement may even develop into a further employment opportunity.
 Find out more about the AADA Placement program here
Some placements in 2010 have included:
Ambience Entertainment
Ambience is one of Australia's leading producers of children's TV. Bachelor of Performance student, Amelia Ulrick is working on the first season of a brand new kids’ game show.
Arts Radar
Jessica Wallace, Bachelor of Performance student, is working on The Sweetest Thing, one of the shows in Belvoir's final B Sharp program. Jess is supporting Sam Hawker in all aspects of installing the production at Belvoir.
Channel 7
Kane Lach is a Bachelor of Performance Conversion Course student from Adelaide Centre for the Arts. His placement is on set for Home & Away. Kane is working with the Art Department, building props and striking sets.
Griffin Theatre Company
For thirty years, Griffin Theatre Company has been Australia’s new writing theatre. Bachelor of Performance student, Soseh Yekanians is assisting with the promotion of outstanding Australian playwriting and contemporary theatre.
Performance Space
Annabelle McMillan, a Bachelor of Performance student, is sitting in on weekly staff meetings, an opportunity to observe and experience the running of an arts venue. She is working on Liveworks, a "fast and furious festival of new ideas".
Playwriting Australia
Bachelor of Performance students, Tim Burns and Rachael Higgins are working on Playwriting Australia's major event Kicking Down the Doors. Their role was to provide stage management and event management support.
Powerhouse Youth Theatre
Tamara Patrick returned to AADA to upgrade her Advanced Diploma to a Bachelor of Performance. Tamara’s placement is on a major event for PYT in which she has responsibility for marketing and promotions.
Shopfront Contemporary Arts & Performance
Tom Christophersen came to AADA with a fine arts degree from the Uni of South Australia. His placement has him working as Assistant Producer on the development of ArtsLab10, a six-month residency program for new artists.
Siren Theatre Company
Bachelor of Performance student, Danielle Maas has a placement with independent theatre director and artistic director, Kate Gaul. Danielle is working on Kate’s production of As You Like It at Carriageworks.
Stellar Sound
Ashleigh Wells has discovered a talent for voice over work and is placed at Stellar Sound, one of Australia's leading voice over studios. Ashleigh was one of the youngest students accepted into the Bachelor of Performance in 2009.
Version 1.0
Bachelor of Performance student, Eloise Harper has a placement with Version 1.0, working on two productions, Seven Kilometers North-East, in performance at the Old Fitzroy Theatre, and another in rehearsal.
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