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Michelle Shearer
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/ #19 As a past student

2010-11-23 08:35

As a past student of the Dip of Arts and now a post grad. student I am more than horrified at the new changes. If it wasn't for my Dip of Arts and the pathways available to La Trobe University I wouldn't be where I am today in my studies if it wasn't for the basis TAFE provided, especially in the form of novel writing and script writing, as I am now currently doing my post grad studies in professional writing and editing, specialising in screenwriting. It is saddening to see that TAFE is also butchering the ARTS for the sake of a few dollars. The qualifications I have already amassed and the certifications I am now studying for will do nothing but enhance my future prospects in obtaining employment in my chosen fields.
The current students need the opportunities we were given just a few years ago to follow their study and career dreams.