ACT Campus

Semester 1, 2008
Term 1 Monday 4 February – Friday 11 April
... Orientation Tuesday 5 February - Thursday 7 February
Term 2 Monday 28 April – Friday 4 July

SUBJECT LISTINGS


Christian Studies

Creative Ministries / Music / Technical Production

English as a Second Language

Information Technology

Training & Assessment

SEMINARS



Christian Studies

BIBLE AND THEOLOGY
Bible Study Resources (Intensive)
Learn about the resources available to more effectively study the bible. This subject will include text based learning tools, internet and computer study tools
Roger Birch
Fridays 15 & 29 February 9:30am – 3:30pm


Introduction to the Old Testament (Terms 1/2)
Brian Medway at Grace Christian Fellowship, City
Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:30pm

Revelatory Preaching (Term 1)
Brian Medway at Grace Christian Fellowship, City
Tuesdays 5:30 – 7:00pm

Christian Worship 1 (Term 1)
Worship as a Life Style
Mick Brown
Wednesdays 9:30am – 12:15pm

Sons of the Father (Term 2)
George Lundy
Mondays 2:00 – 4:45pm

Church of the Future (Term 2)
Brian Medway at Grace Christian Fellowship, City
Tuesdays 5:30 – 7:00pm

Interpersonal Communication (Term 2)
Mick Brown
Wednesdays 1:00 – 4:30pm

Youth Ministry
in conjunction with ‘Soul In The City’ (Term 1/2)
Thursdays 7:00 – 10:00pm

Christian Leadership (Term 1/2)
Trainer TBA
Wednesdays 2:00 – 4:45pm

Introduction to Theology (Term 1/2)
Roger Birch
Mondays 7:00 – 10:00pm


Old Testament Studies (Term 1/2)
Denis McDermott
Thursdays 9:30am – 12:15pm

History of Christianity (Term 1/2)
Trainer TBA
Thursdays 2:30 – 5:15pm

CHRISTIAN GROWTH
Principles of Christian Living 1 & 2 (Terms 1/2)
How then shall we live? Explore the relationship between Christian belief and personal lifestyle. These subjects get down to the practical matters and will challenge you in your personal lifestyle. Become full on for God.
Trainer: Roma Hosking
Tuesdays 9:00 – 1:00 pm

Dealing with Conflict (Term 1 Intensive)
Jack Donovan
Two weekend sessions: 22-23 Feb. and 28-29 March
Friday 7:00 – 9:30pm & Saturday 9:30am – 4:00pm

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Creative Ministries

GENERAL
The Music Industry – (Term 1/2 Intensive Series)
Ian Pavletich
Three weekend sessions; 1) 7-8 March, 2) 4-5 April, 3) 16-17 May
Friday 6 – 9:30pm & Saturdays 9:30am - 4pm

Arts in Christian Ministry (Term 2)
Jillian Pryor
Wednesdays 9:30am – 12:15pm

VISUAL ARTS
Tuition in Drawing Skills, Elements of Design, and History of Christian Art available.
Call Unity College to express interest in these subjects.

MUSIC

Vocal & Band Ensembles (Terms 1/2)
Vocalists, come & enjoy singing with others. Musicians, come & develop your skills in a group environment. Music studied will be in contemporary styles. There will be public performance opportunities.
An audition is required. $250 per semester per ensemble.
Trainers: Unity Creative Arts staff team
Vocal Ensemble: Thursdays 12:30 – 1:30pm
Band Ensemble: Tuesdays 2:00 – 3:30pm

General Musicianship 1 (Term 1/2)
Luke Sweeting
Thursdays 9:30 – 11:30am

Contemporary Musicianship 1 (Term 1/2)
Luke Sweeting
Thursdays 2:00 – 3:30pm

Contemporary Arrangement 1 (Term 1/2)
Jillian Pryor
Thursdays 9:30 – 11:30am


Vocal or Instrumental Tuition
Individual and some group tuition in voice, guitar, piano/keyboard, bass, drums, sax and other instruments.
Improvisation on these & other instruments also available
Transition from classical to contemporary styles
Children, youth & adult students welcome
Beginner to advanced levels catered for
Day & evening tuition available
Call Unity College to arrange lessons

Jazz, Blues & Improvisation
A key to effective contemporary worship ministry is the ability to improvise! Are you an instrumentalist who wants to develop improvisation skills? It is possible! Learn how to improvise in contemporary styles. This unit is largely practical. Individual & group tuition is available.
with Demetri Neidorf – call the college office to discuss times.


Diploma of Music/ Certificate IV in Music (Contemporary)
The Diploma and Certificate IV courses in Music are designed to give people opportunity to develop skills and knowledge related to the music industry. The courses will train individuals in music performance, composition and technical production areas. The courses will provide you with further practical skills development, a comprehensive knowledge of contemporary music theory, performance and stagecraft skills, and/or the development of arrangement & composition skills as well as providing general training in music industry areas such as copyright and OH&S.

These qualifications can also be studied either separately to or as part of a Certificate IV in Creative Ministries which provides a Christian context to these studies. For more info call the college for a course outline.

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TECHNICAL PRODUCTION
Audio Engineering (Term 1)
Harvey Conroy
Wednesdays 7:00 – 9:30 pm

Introduction to Digital Studio Recording (Term 2)
Dene Burton
Wednesdays 7:00 – 9:30pm

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Training & Assessment

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAA401)

This course is a necessary prerequisite to train others in the Australia vocational education system. It is also provides a solid understanding in how to develop skills and competencies in others.

Fastrack upgrade:
A one day course.
Who is this course for?
• people who have received their Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training within the last two years and
• are actively involved in training.
Contact Unity College to express interest
Cost $400 including workbooks

Fastrack full course:
Times as advised below-
Who is this course for?
• experienced trainers
• people with supervisory and leadership roles in their organisation
• teachers
The three sessions will cover all of the necessary units of competency for the course. Areas covered in the context of adult education are: learning environment, learning design, delivery, facilitation and assessment.
Canberra:
Three days: 9am-5pm
Course dates: Friday March 7; Thursday March 20; Friday March 28.
Sydney:
10-14 March
Melbourne:
31 March-4April
Cost $950 including all workbooks
Call 02 61616101 for more information

Full course:
Three intensives plus weekly course attendance as below.
Who is this course for?
• anyone who wishes to gain a training qualification
• this course will not presume prior training knowledge
Call us to express your interest.


For further information about TAA courses, click here.
For an application form for the TAA course, click here.

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Information Technology

Certificate II in Information Technology [Unity College, Phillip]
Students studying the Certificate II course will develop skills in the use of Email and the internet and Microsoft office products such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint. The course will also cover how to connect and printer and a scanner to a PC. Limited places available.
16 week course starting 4 February
Mondays 7:00 – 9:30pm
Contact Unity College for Information re eligibility for government funding.

This Cert II course is also available at Charity Computers, Charnwood

Certificate III in Information Technology [Charity Computers]
Certificate IV in IT (Networking) [Charity Computers]
These are semester length courses. The Certificate III and Certificate IV courses are being run by Unity College in conjunction with Charity Computers.

The Certificate III course covers hardware maintenance and repair, basic networking, operating systems and client relations. The Certificate IV course covers more specialized IT networking skills and related skills such as project management.

Charity Computers offers the trainee a unique opportunity for hands on training in an environment that handles a very wide range of computer hardware. These courses are oriented towards gaining a job in the workforce and have proven to be very successful in helping students to do so. Government funding is available for selected students to undertake these courses.

Due to their practical emphasis these are some of the best courses available in these areas. The Certificate III & IV courses also suit IT graduates who want to improve their practical skills in the PC, server and network areas.
Enrolments are currently being accepted for Semester 1 2008. For further information
Email: admin@charitycomputers.com or contact Charity Computers on 02 6101 6931.
Venue: 46 Lhotsky Street, Charnwood

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English as a Second Language

English Classes for speakers of English as Second Language (ESL)
Offering Certificate II, III & IV in English Language Proficiency. These courses cover listening and speaking skills as well as reading and writing skills. The training will involve learning beyond the classroom by involving students in real life situations in the Australian community. The courses are open to international and local students.

The teaching venue is located at the Phillip Campus of Unity College.

Students may be required to sit an English test as part of their entry requirements.


For information about fees, click here.

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SEMINARS
We will advise seminar dates as they become available.

COSTS
Unless otherwise stated the following costs apply:
Term subjects $180
Semester subjects $360

An additional one-off student application fee applies to enrolments at credit (assessed) level. Further information can be obtained from the Unity office.

Music tuition fees per term:
Individual lessons
Assessed $320
Non-assessed (10x30min) $280
Group classes (as available - per term)
Assessed $240
Non-assessed (10 lessons) $200
Vocal Ensemble (per Semester) $250
Band (per Semester) $250
An additional one-off student application fee applies to enrolments at credit (assessed) level.

Other Campuses
please contact the local campus for more information

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