Gifted and Talented Programs
The Gifted and Talented Arts Programs at John Curtin include Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Drama, Media Arts,Music, Music Theatre and Visual Arts. All programs offer students a unique opportunity to enhance their learning and continued progress in chosen areas of specialisation.
Teaching and Learning
Students study their Gifted and Talented Arts course alongside their core subjects of maths, English, science and humanities. They also have access to digital technologies, design and technologies, languages (Italian), and physical and health education. The college offers a Specialist Football Program and an Academic Excellence Program.
Community
John Curtin College of the Arts actively participates in community programs in the Fremantle/Peel district and has developed positive relationships with tertiary and Arts organisations throughout Perth.
Facilities
We have two theatres that support the students and staff aspirations for excellence in the Arts. These facilities are complemented by three dance and rehearsal studios, art studios and a media centre inclusive of television and radio studios.
About Us
John Curtin College of the Arts has built a national reputation through the quality of its programs in the Arts. The Arts College has educated actors, dancers, artists, musicians and film makers who are prevalent in Australian artistic life.

Category: Student

News

March 2, 2017

Ashley is proud to be our schools ambassador for AIME, the Aboriginal Indigenous Mentoring Experience. Year 12 student Ashley Maroney was once again recognised … Read More

CAMBRIDGE AWAITS TOP DRAMA STUDENT

February 9, 2017

Charlotte Elton will take up a double degree in Sociology and Political Science at Cambridge University, England in September after her successful application to … Read More

PAST STUDENTS RETURN FOR BALLET CLASSIC

December 1, 2016

John Curtin College of the Arts graduate and previous West Australian Ballet dancer Louise Chalwell returns to her dancing roots as a mentor for … Read More

DOUBLE SUCCESS AS WA SCHOOL OF THE YEAR AND STEM LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNER

November 28, 2016

John Curtin College of the Arts has won the WA Secondary School of the Year Award in the WA Education Awards, following on the … Read More

ANZAC Bugle Awarded

April 30, 2015

Above: Ashley Winter, student bugler and Jo-Ann Sheridan, Head of Music. Between 2014 and 2015 Australia will commemorate the Anzac Centenary, marking 100 … Read More