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: Teaching

News

November 22, 2019

We are excited to celebrate our ballet students success at the Diana de Vos awards. First Place: Meghan Connolly (Advanced Foundations) Runner-up: Naomi Kim (Advanced Foundations), Finals: Ginger … Read More

TEACHER DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL

March 10, 2017

John Curtin College of the Arts is proud to be a part of the Teacher Development intiative. Our college joins this initiative with classes in … 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

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

INDIGENOUS AND INDONESIAN LINKS EMERGING AT JOHN CURTIN

August 29, 2016

A unique reconciliation project to teach students more about Aboriginal culture and its links with Indonesia culminates this week with an interpretive dance performance … Read More