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COURSES GUIDE Transforming lives through excellence in Christian higher education “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela OUR PurposE 3 OUR COMMUNITY 4 CAMPUs LIFE AND CULTURE 6 OUR PEOPLE 8 UNDERGRADUATE sCHOOLs DANCE 12 DRAMA 14 GRAPHIC DEsIGN 16 MUsIC 18 POsTGRADUATE sCHOOLs TEACHER EDUCATION 20 RELIGIOUs EDUCATION 22 LEADERsHIP & APPLIED ETHICs 24 COUNsELLING 26 WHY WEsLEY INsTITUTE? 28 sCHOLARsHIPs AND FEE-HELP 30 FAQ 32 Disclaimer: This information was correct at the time of printing (July 2013). For more or updated details, please go to www.wi.edu.au Contents I 01 Three words describe the Wesley Institute experience – People Passion Purpose People: Our students come from all walks of life, bringing with them many different backgrounds, traditions, insights and experiences. similarly, our staff are diverse, accomplished professionals in their field, and world-class academics. students, staff and alumni come together to form a welcoming and supportive Christ-centred community - ready to stand beside you and encourage you on your personal journey. Your gifts and talents will be fostered as you are challenged to maximise your potential. small classes and interaction with our vibrant, collaborative community provide not only an extensive network of Christians, artists and professionals, but also life-long friendships. People in our community have something important in common. Their Passion about what they do and their eagerness to grow: creatively, professionally, personally, and in their understanding of the world and their place in it. Choosing to undertake an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Wesley Institute lets you live your passion every day, and will provide you with a firm foundation for your personal and professional life. Purpose: students come here to become the best they can be in their discipline – to realise their full potential and purpose in our world. Academic staff want to facilitate this growth in students - professionally, artistically, academically, personally and spiritually. This is supported by the Institute’s purpose - to equip people for Christian life and leadership in a range of influential vocations. Both in and out of the classroom, we trust you will develop your character as well as your talents and mind. Further, we can assist you to explore and deepen your faith. We want to assist you to engage thoughtfully and effectively in your vocation and in your community. I look forward to sharing your journey towards a fulfilling and inspiring future, in a place where you can really connect with wonderful People, live your Passion, and explore and realise your Purpose. Welcome to Wesley Institute. Dr Greg Rough MANAGING DIRECTOR Now in our 30th year, Wesley Institute, founded in 1983 as Australia’s first Christian arts college, provides outstanding academic and artistic training in the context of a supportive, collaborative environment. Students from around the nation and the world are attracted to Wesley Institute for our exceptional undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Dance, Drama, Graphic Design, Music, Education, Leadership and Applied Ethics and Counselling. We provide an artistically stimulating, culturally diverse and academically rigorous environment in which students and staff are encouraged and able to achieve their potential. Striving constantly for distinction, we pursue integrity and professionalism as individuals and a community. At the heart of who we are is a vibrant and challenging student-centred learning and teaching environment. Wesley Institute’s vision is to transform lives through excellence in Christian higher education, and our mission is to benefit our community as we equip people for Christian life and leadership in a range of influential vocations. Wesley Institute seeks to fulfil this mission by integrating excellent higher education, rigorous scholarship, and professional and spiritual development. All activities are informed and underpinned by five core values: • Christian faith in action • Education informed by scholarship and creativity • Lifelong learning • Responsible stewardship • Integration Wesley Institute aspires to integrate these five core values in word and deed and in all aspects of institutional life and culture. Our Purpose I 03 UNDERGRADUATE At Wesley Institute, we want your experience to be one of GREAT sIGNIFICANCE and TRANsFORMATION. Both in and out of the classroom, our collaborative community provides you with a platform to make friends across all schools, attend a variety of performances and productions throughout the year, and get involved in leadership and personal development opportunities within your school and the wider Institute. In all our activities, you will be CHALLENGED, sTRETCHED and ENCOURAGED to hone and develop your skills. You will be tested at each level and inspired as you strive for improvement. You will be asked to persevere, work hard and invest more of yourself. But YOU WON’T BE ALONE. At Wesley Institute, we are committed to the ensemble-like atmosphere our campus offers, which encourages interaction between students, and between students and staff. Get involved and seize every opportunity! We believe in our community and are confident your shared experiences will forge friendships that last a lifetime. POSTGRADUATE Whether you have decided to enrol in a postgraduate degree to up-skill, change your career or purse personal development, we trust you will feel supported by the community within the Graduate school at Wesley Institute. We understand you will be bringing family, work and other commitments with you, and have specifically designed our courses to cater to the needs of busy professionals. Our Teacher Education and Leadership courses are delivered through the convenience of ONLINE LEARNING, providing the opportunity to complete your studies while balancing other agendas. The on-campus offerings of Music and Counselling have been structured around FLEXIBLE TIMETABLEs, and all courses may be undertaken full time or part time. You will learn from our highly qualified faculty of WORLD-RENOWNED LECTURERs, with the academic and professional experience to deliver a respected and impacting program. small classes will ensure you receive INDIVIDUAL MENTORsHIP as you pursue your academic, research and professional goals, and the supportive environment provides endless opportunities to form friendships and sTRONG NETWORKs within and beyond your vocational area. All courses are underpinned by a Biblical worldview, challenging you to INTEGRATE YOUR VOCATION within your FAITH, and develop as an influential and resilient Christian leader. Our Community I 07 SPIRITUAL LIFE The weekly campus chapel, the Gathering, is a unique opportunity each week to come together, to be refreshed by God’s Word, and to encourage people to honour Christ in the midst of their studies. Led by our Chaplain, Dr Mark Stephens, and a team of student leaders, it features creative presentations, worship and talks from Wesley Institute faculty members and guest speakers. Each School also has specific student chapels to foster a culture of learning and community. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Throughout the year, the Institute hosts many social events for students. Beginning with an After-Party at Orientation, we hope you see instantly why the Wesley Institute community is so inviting! During semester, look forward to activities run by the student council, including college-wide events and social nights, BBQs and volleyball games. You won’t want to miss the Student Retreat held every year, where students are challenged by a diverse range of local and international speakers to grow and develop individually and as a community. And after all the hard work, celebrate the completion of another successful year with our End of Year Dinner! STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Representative Council (SRC) is an elected body representing students’ interests and promoting activities that benefit the Institute’s community. Students in each discipline, including international students, elect two student representatives who will work closely with their respective Head of Schools to articulate and implement a vision for enhancing student well being. Student representatives also assist Wesley Institute leadership with activities to develop leadership skills, provide moral and spiritual direction for the student body, and support the mission, vision and values of the Institute. STUDENT LEADERS In your first couple of days at Wesley Institute, you’ll be introduced to some people you’ll see around a lot: the Wesley Institute Buddies (WIBs). Affectionately known as ‘Wibblies’, these student leaders are available to answer questions, point you to the right building or lecture, recommend the best local coffee and food, and help you get connected into the academic and social life of the Institute. Most of the Wibblies clear their calendars for the Orientation After-Party and often can be found hanging out in the Student Centre or elsewhere. Feel free to say hello – you’ll get an enthusiastic greeting back! STUDENT SUPPORT Wesley Institute is committed to providing a caring and supportive environment for students. We celebrate the cultural diversity of our community, and are committed to equity within that diversity. Student services at Wesley Institute include academic, administrative and general student support services relevant to learning and academic progress; counselling and mental health; disability services; language and cultural