Film By – Deaf and HOH student filmmaking program
This unique 3 day filmmaking program provides an opportunity for NSW public school students who identify as deaf and/or hard-of-hearing to dive into the art of filmmaking.
Program information
We’ve teamed up with industry professionals who also identify as deaf or hard of hearing to help students boost their confidence and unleash their creativity in a supportive and empowering environment.
Our mission is to see every student not only succeed in filmmaking but also walk away with the confidence to thrive in a diverse and ever changing world.
Participating schools/students will be accepted on a first-in-first-served basis.
Participating schools/students will need to make their own way to and from the venue. Supervision of participating students by The Arts Unit teaching staff will only be during the workshop hours.
Date: Tuesday 3 June 2025 to Thursday 5 June 2025
Time: 9 am to 4 pm
Location
NSW Department of Education
105 Phillip St Parramatta
Cost
Metro and non-metro schools: $150 per student
Department identified rural and remote schools: $90 per student
Application process
Students attending workshops with a teacher
- Complete this online application form, including all your students' details and contact teacher information.
- Complete the form and upload all necessary documents at least 4 days before the workshops.
Unaccompanied students attending the workshop
- Email a request for the unaccompanied students to attend for approval to the Program Coordinator – Karishma Mathur
- Complete this online application form, including the unaccompanied students' details and contact teacher information.
- Parents/carers must complete the authority to film and record form for their child.
- Parents/carers must complete the unaccompanied student medical form.
Please note – all unaccompanied student paperwork must be completed and returned prior to the start of the workshop.
Participating schools/students will be accepted on a first-in-first-served basis.
All student paperwork must be completed and returned prior to the start of the program.
Applying for Deaf/HOH student filmmaking program
Applications opening soon.
Important information
In the event of injury, no personal injury insurance cover is provided by the NSW Department of Education for students in relation to school sporting activities, physical education lessons or any other school activity. The department’s public liability cover is fault-based and limited to breaches by the department of its duty of care to students that may result in claims for compensation.
Parents/carers are advised to assess the level and extent of their child’s involvement in the activity when deciding whether additional insurance cover is required prior to their child’s involvement in the program. Personal accident insurance cover is available through normal retail insurance outlets.
Privacy notice
The information requested in this note is being collected by the NSW Department of Education. The department will use the information in connection with your child’s participation in this event for the following purposes:
- administration;
- communication with parents/carers; and
- for the health, safety and welfare of your child.
The department might share the information requested in this note with health care providers in the event that your child requires urgent medical attention. All personal information will be held securely and disposed of securely when no longer needed.
You have the right to access and correct the information you provide in this note. If you wish to do so, please contact The Arts Unit on 02 8512 1100 Locked Bag 1500, Petersham NSW 2049
Specific privacy information
The department will use information about your child’s
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status for the purpose of implementing its Aboriginal Education Policy.
- Identified additional support information to ensure appropriate learning adjustments are in place.
The provision of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander status or gender status is voluntary, and not providing either of them will not impact on your child’s participation. All other additional support information requested in this form is voluntary.
Enquiries
All Arts Unit programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in the Film By – Deaf and HOH student filmmaking program, please email karishma.mathur@det.nsw.edu.au so that we can assist.
