Special Facilities

‘Beyond the Camera’

Experience the magic! You can be that film director, producer or actor that you’ve wanted to be. You can sing or dance in a real television studio, one that has all the lights, cameras and microphones you need to make a proper TV show. You can drive one of those cameras, manage the 28 channel sound board, present or direct the live show.  You can learn from people who work in the TV or film industry every day, people who know the right way.

Beyond the Camera (BTC) is a film and television course for teenagers (and some older participants) with a passion for film, TV or performance generally. It is run at St Andrew’s College, twice a year, during the school holidays, and introduces participants to technical aspects of film and TV production and also helps those who aspire to a career in front of the cameras. BTC attracts people from all over New Zealand and beyond. It is an intensive, exciting and challenging course. Participants live and dine in the College’s boarding facilities.

Next BTC course - April 2013

We are pleased to announce that the next BTC, six day course, will be held in early 2013, during the April school term holidays.  

We also run “Beyond the Camera Beginners” a one day event for 9 to 13 year olds. Dates for this course are yet to be confirmed.

For more information, please visit the Beyond the Camera website at www.beyondthecamera.org.nz or find us on Facebook (Beyond the Camera Group).

TV and Media Studios

For more information on St Andrew's College TV and Media Studio facilities please click here.

Simon Williams
Beyond the Camera
swm@stac.school.nz

From The Rector

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As I reflect back on another busy term, I am once again amazed at the variety of events and activities that we have managed to pack into eleven weeks.  Once again, there have been many reasons to celebrate, and successes to acknowledge.

Events have included Swimming and Athletics Sports Days, Founders’ Day, Governor-General’s Dinner, Boarding House Opening, Open Days and the creation of our very own ‘Lip Dub’, This is Us – all opportunities to enjoy our special StAC spirit and showcase some of our outstanding student talent.  Thank you to parents, PTA, Old Collegians and Board members who joined in on these occasions.

Let us show you around...

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If you missed our Open Days book at guided tour with us at a time that suits you. Our tours are personalised to suit your needs and give you every opportunity to see our students in action in the classroom. A guided tour gives you the opportunity to talk at length and in depth about the College programmes.

Chapel Update

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The College is ready to embark on rebuilding its Memorial Chapel which was badly damaged in the 2011 earthquakes. The Chapel is a significant facility that services the large St Andrew’s community which has a strong emotional connection to the present building. After a robust consultation process the decision has been made to deconstruct the existing Chapel and build a larger Chapel able to meet the College’s future needs.

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