Ever since he can remember Lachlan Robertson has had a fascination with cameras, lighting and television.
After completing the HSC, there was only one choice for Lachlan; film and television studies and only one place he considered studying.
“The Northern Sydney Institute has a great reputation in the industry and the facilities that we learn in are of the highest quality,” he said.
“The course has the theoretical foundation that leaves you feeling confident in your knowledge and also offers the practical learning experience to be better prepared for the workplace,” said Lachlan.
A part of the hands-on training meant Screen and Media Certificate IV students were given the opportunity to put their skills into practise during the Institute’s inaugural TEDx event.
As the first tertiary vocational provider in the southern hemisphere to be granted a TEDx license, the event was a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the campus culture of inspired learning and shared knowledge. Themed “This Way Up”, the event focused on people who have found their way to the top, often through hardship and barriers.
The passion for ideas and collaborative thinking amongst guests and speakers on the day was palpable, with the whole campus swept up in the excitement, the event hailed a huge success; not only for the Institute but for the North Sydney region.
Film and television students were thrilled to be a part of the energy and had the responsibility for direction, floor management, multi-camera operation, audio and vision mixing.
Film and television students were thrilled to be a part of the energy and had the responsibility for direction, floor management, multi-camera operation, audio and vision mixing.
This experience of live recording is invaluable to the progression of the students and the recording will be made available to a worldwide audience on TEDx YouTube channel.
Margaret Purcell Head Teacher of Film and Television, said that working on world recognised events such as TEDx, gave the students an insight into the realities of the industry and the opportunity to connect with people who can help them on their journey.
“The experience gained working on events such as TEDx, benefits the students immensely. They quickly learn the discipline and attention to detail required and what will be expected of them once they are employed,” Ms Purcell said.
For Lachlan, who hopes to continue on to diploma level next semester, the experience was “great fun and made me realise that I am doing something I love and want to keep doing."
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