The best questions to ask at Collarts Open Day

When attending any Open Day, you want to walk away knowing as much as possible about your study options. The idea is to explore and familiarise yourself with the course, pathways and opportunities that come with it.

At Collarts, our Open Day is all about making this process simple and hands-on with:

• Live demonstrations - see our course content come to life, get involved in projects and see our cutting-edge equipment in action
• Performances from our current students and alumni
• Information hubs where you can chat with students, teachers and program leaders 
• Guided campus tours led by our friendly Student Ambassadors 
• Pathway displays - see our community’s achievements and study journeys, from the exceptional work of our current students to tracing the pathways of our successful alumni working in industry

Heading to Collarts Open Day on Saturday 29 August 2026? Make the most of it! Bring these questions along so you walk away informed, confident, and ready for what’s next.

How is the course taught and how will I learn?

If you have any of our courses in mind, coming to our Open Day is the perfect chance to suss out what each program delivers. Engage in direct conversations with the Program Leaders, Academics, and fellow students to discover more about our hands-on learning approach. 

This question is super handy when trying to work out if the course is right for you and your career goals, current market and industry trends alongside what is expected of you in terms of assessments and industry placement. It's also a great opportunity if you're curious about online study at Collarts, and the innovative and accommodating ways we make it work for you. 

Follow-up questions include: 

• How are trimesters broken down?
• What study options do you offer and are they flexible?
• How are assessments marked?
• Will there be placement opportunities and student exchange programs available? 
• How do online exams or project submissions work? 

How is Collarts connected to the industry?

One of the best things about Collarts is its powerful connections to the creative arts industry. Not only are our faculty and sessional teachers experts in their field, but they're also industry leaders who are actively working in their community. Asking this question also opens up the door to finding out more about our industry partnerships, along with the internships and work opportunities available to you as a future Collarts student. 

Follow-up questions include: 

• Who is the head of the course and what have they done in the industry?
• What internships and industry opportunities are available to me?
• Where are Collarts alumni working now? 

What support is available to Collarts students?

Whether you're returning to study or coming straight out of high school, knowing what support is available to you as a student is everything. Before you pick a place of study, there can be a lot of feelings and processes to get in order—and we believe you should be supported through this! At Collarts, we have whole teams dedicated to making your life as easy as possible and encourage you to ask about how we support students with their mental health, finances, academics, and career-hunting. 

Follow-up questions include:

• What counselling and support is available to me?
• What happens if I can't submit an assignment on time? I studied elsewhere, am I eligible to get Recognition of Prior Learning? 

What makes the Collarts community so special?

The Collarts community is truly something special. It's  welcoming, positive and genuinely supportive. One of the best parts of studying here is the opportunity to connect with fellow students, staff and industry contacts in meaningful ways. Our small class sizes strengthen that sense of connection in the classroom, where teachers know you by name and prioritise your goals. If your learning environment and the relationships you build matter to you, this is a question worth asking.

Follow-up questions include: 

• Do students from other courses collaborate?
• Are there opportunities to perform or collaborate outside Collarts with fellow students?
• What benefits do Collarts alumni have?
• Do online classes encourage collaboration? 

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