Faculty Of Arts

Courses Offered

Avondale's Faculty of Arts is a very progressive faculty offering a high quality Bachelor of Arts degree.

The faculty offers majors in English, Geography, History, International Development, Communication and Music. Arts degree majors are also offered by several other faculties and include Visual Arts, Mathematics, Biblical Studies, and Religious Studies.

Detailed course information is available under Courses on the main menu.

Faculty Facilities

Media Centre

3t Media, the media production and training unit of Avondale, is located in the lower floor of the Library. The facility features the latest in fully digital audio and video studios with production equipment including TASCAM and Soundcraft digital mixers, Genelec, BOSE and Spirit monitors and a large range of microphones and processing equipment.

Our video edit suite includes a number of stations employing the latest software and digital cameras. Students are able to fully utilise and train in all aspects of production, and the centre employs a number of students to facilitate commercial projects for various clients and broadcasters.

From video and CD production, to radio and TV programming, 3t Media at Avondale provides complete media production facilities and training, all in a positive Christian environment.

Avondale Chamber Orchestra

The Chamber Orchestra is conducted by Robb Dennis and rehearsals are held on Monday nights 6:30pm - 7:30pm. New members are welcome.

Requirements
Players of stringed instruments to Grade 6 AMEB or equivalent standard
An audition may be required
Good ensemble skills
Dedication and commitment to ensemble
Open to community members
Enquiries to Robb Dennis 02 4980 2207.

Avondale Singers

The Avondale Singers are conducted by Robb Dennis and rehearsals are held on Monday nights 7:30pm - 9:00pm in the Music Hall.

Requirements

A good singer or be prepared to learn music
An audition may be required
Have good ensemble skills
Be dedicated and committed to ensemble
Open to the community
Enquiries to Robb Dennis 02 4980 2207, or Sharon Tolhurst 02 4980 2206.

Avondale Wind Orchestra

The Avondale Wind Orchestra is conducted by Sharon Tolhurst and rehearsals are held on Tuesday nights 7:15pm - 8:30pm in the Orchestral Rehearsal Room.

Requirements

Play a wind, brass or percussion instrument to Grade 5 AMEB standard
Good ensemble skills
An audition may be required
Dedication and commitment to ensemble
Hired instruments are available on request
Open to local community
Enquiries to Sharon Tolhurst on 02 4980 2206.

Arts Courses

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Staff

Name	Position
Brad Watson	Lecturer
Daniel Reynaud	Senior Lecturer
David Potter	Coordinator of the Dip of Gen Studs course
Howard Fisher	Faculty Dean / Senior Lecturer (Geography)
Jane Fernandez	Lecturer
Rhonda Jensen	Lecturer I (Communications)
Robb Dennis	Senior Lecturer
Robyn Priestley	Senior Lecturer
Sharon Tolhurst	Lecturer
Tereena Tew	Secretary