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curriculum vitae

ROHAN Jones

DipDramArts Melb, GDipFTV Melb, MA(Res) Deakin

Over 14 years of experience teaching film production and performance, including at the tertiary level since 2014. Most recently, I am a sessional lecturer at Deakin University and have previously taught at RMIT University, The Victorian College of the Arts, Film and Television Studio International, and the Footscray Community Arts Centre. Experience teaching Masters Film & TV students, supervising Honours students, teaching seminars, delivering lectures, marking and providing feedback on assignments at undergraduate and postgraduate level. 

Recognised at Deakin University in 2018 for delivering an Excellent Teaching Result in the unit Improvisation: Principles in Action and in 2022 was recognised with an individual academic award for supervising the completion of a record thirty-three 3rd and 2nd-year films.
 
Completed a Master of Arts Research Degree in 2020 at Deakin University, entitled: “Preparing for “Action!”: an investigation into actor-direction for the screen”.

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I am currently studying for a Master of Teaching (Primary) at La Trobe University.

More than 30 years of experience working in front of and behind the camera as an award-winning, technically-minded producer, director, writer, and actor. Solid pre-production, production, and post-production background with a rich blend of experience in digital media, film, and television commercials, accompanied by a track record of developing successful film and video properties. In-depth knowledge of current and emerging video production techniques encompassing performance and camera direction, location and studio shooting, screenwriting, video editing, sound recording, camera operation, scheduling, and budgeting.

Education

Master of TEACHING (Primary)
La Trobe University

*Current*

Master of Arts
Research
Deakin University

graduate diploma in film & television
Narrative
The Victorian College of the Arts

diploma of dramatic art
Acting
The Victorian College of the Arts

bachelor of arts
Drama
University of New England, NSW
(up to 2nd year)

certificate IV
training & assessment
KAL Multimedia Training

notable awards & recognitions

feature film - hermano

  • Screenwriter and Development Producer for the 97-minute feature film - ‘Hermano’

  • 'Hermano' served as Venezuela’s entry into the 2011 Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film

  • The film was nominated for 15 international Film Festival Awards with 12 wins, including Best Film, Critics Award, and Audience Award at the Moscow International Film Festival

  • Screened in over 60 international film festivals and opened in cinemas across the USA, Venezuela and Spain.

the age - 100 most influential, inspirational, provocative & creative individuals

  • Recognised as among Melbourne’s 100 most influential, inspirational, provocative, and creative individuals by The Age Melbourne Magazine in 2011.

tropfest finalist film

  • Top 16 finalist in the Tropfest Short Film Festival 2009 short film - ‘The Delivery’

  • National and international screenings

MOST OUTSTANDING DRAMA AWARD AND BEST GRADUATING
SCREENPLAY AWARD VCA

  • Awarded the Most Outstanding Drama and Best Graduating Screenplay Awards for Victorian College of the Arts post-graduate film - ‘Us Together Forever’

  • The 12-minute drama was screened internationally at various short film festivals

FIRST CLASS HONOURS VCA 

  • Achieved first Class Honours in Graduate Diploma in Film and Television from Victorian College of the Arts in 2003

Academic & teaching experience

Full time & Sessional Lecturer
School of Communication and Creative Arts
Deakin University, Melbourne | 2017 - Current

  • Taught Undergraduate, Honours, and Masters students 

  • Managed, developed, and delivered high-quality learning materials for face-to-face and online lectures, seminar discussions, practical workshops, and demonstrations 

  • Marked assessment tasks including creative folios, team and individual projects, team evaluations, essays, etc 

  • Provided written and verbal feedback to students 

  • Managed screen production from idea to screening, ensuring OH&S processes are adhered to by students when shooting on location 

  • Coordinated management and teaching of subjects by casual staff 

UNITS

  • ACF103 Writing with the Camera (unit chair, lecturer)

  • ACF201 Short Fiction Film (lecturer, teacher)

  • ACF214 Screen Practices (lecturer, teacher)

  • ACF308 Major Screen Project B (lecturer, teacher)

  • ACF706 Story Telling on Screen (lecturer, teacher)

  • ACF708 Screen Production Research Project (supervisor)

  • ACF710 Screen Production: Advanced Techniques (teacher)

  • ACA201 Production Design for Screen and Performance (unit chair)

  • ACA202 Acting and Directing for Screen (unit chair, lecturer, teacher)

  • ACA402 Advanced Creative Practice B - Honours (supervised F & TV student productions)

  • ACC317 Communications and Creative Arts Internship A (supervisor)

  • ALC104 Media Genres: Negotiating Textual Forms and Pleasures (teacher)

  • ACP103 Foundations in Acting and Performance (lecturer and teacher)

  • ACP109 Improvisation in Action (teacher)

  • ACP324 Ensemble Performance: Dramaturgy and Devising (assessor)

  • ACP401 Advanced Creative Practice A - Honours (supervised performance students)

  • ACA412 & ACA712 Transgressive Acts in Film, Cinema, Performance - Honours and Masters (unit Chair, teacher)

casual academic / tutor / assessor
School of Film and Television
Victorian College of the Arts (University of Melbourne) | 2014 - 2020

  • Assessed assignments and provided feedback for assignments, including essays, film reviews, and individual journals, for undergraduate course ‣ Making Movies 1

  • Tutored undergraduate courses Making Movies 2 and 3

  • Led discussions about cinematic directorial choices, script, casting, performance, style, genre, setting, etc.

  • Provided reference material for students and reviews related to films screening at the Melbourne International Film Festival

  • Supervised and facilitated practical group filmmaking tasks and provided feedback to students during scripting, filming, performance, and editing of their filmmaking tasks

  • Assessed and provided feedback for Honours

casual academic / tutor

School of Media and Communication

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | 2017 - 2020

  • Led students through the pitching, scripting, production, and post-production phases of a stop-motion animation project for an RMIT Health Safety and Wellbeing stakeholder

  • Designed and delivered tutorials to 2nd and 3rd year Bachelor of Arts Animation and Interactive Media students in Studio Practice units

  • Taught screenwriting, pre-production, production, and postproduction techniques

  • Provided feedback on project pitches, character development, scripts, production planning, crew roles, set design, editing, and location permissions during the production process

  • Marked student assignments, including production pitches, updates, final films, and self-assessments

guest teacher

Marian College Secondary School, Melbourne | 2015 - 2018

  • Provided Year 9 students with insight into professional screen acting practice by delivering an annual, full-day screen acting seminar. 

  • Provided information about professional tools required for accessing the film and television industry. 

teacher / screen director

Film & TV Studio International, Melbourne | 2011 - 2014

  • Taught screen acting technique to adults to performance level

  • Delivered lessons in script analysis, blocking, rehearsal, performance direction, and camera craft

  • Planned and produced filming of professionally produced showreel scenes for the annual studio Showcase

  • Worked with professional crew on location with student actors

  • Delivered broadcast quality scenes that were screened at Nova Cinemas, Melbourne

subject coordinator / teacher

Footscray Community Arts Centre, Melbourne | 2009 - 2011

  • Developed and delivered three courses: Filmmaking, Screenwriting, and Web Series for adults

  • Designed the courses to cover theory and practical exercises

  • Facilitated the writing of scripts and the production of short films and two web series episodes

professional experience

owner / director /filmmaker / screen acting trainer​

Video Production & Screen Acting School

Adventures in Genre / Screen Acting Melbourne / Acting Showreels Melbourne | 2009 - 2019

  • Established and grew a media production business from the ground up, building a reputation as one of the leading actors showreel scene producers in Australia through exemplary client servicing and high-quality output

  • At the company’s peak, delivered up to three screen acting classes per week, coached actors to achieve compelling screen acting performances, while giving advice on actor-director collaboration, adjusting performance to frame size, ensuring best performance recording, camera familiarity, working with camera marks

  • Taught actors to be open and flexible to direction, make strong acting choices, analyse screenplays, break actions into beats and personalise character relationships to elevate performance to professional levels.

  • Produced over 90 actors showreel scenes, 50 lifestyle videos, 20 acting class videos, 20 corporate videos and 8 music videos

  • Spring-boarded careers of several actors through delivery of professional showreels tailored to clients’ strengths and talents, allowing them to attain talent agents and a leading edge within a highly competitive industry

  • Built a robust client base while expanding reach and capturing new clients through the design and delivery of innovative screen acting courses and social media marketing

artistic director

The Groundswell Project: FilmLife Project, Melbourne & Sydney | 2013 - 2014

  • Supported the development of the FilmLife artistic vision statement and delivery of a short-film festival sponsored by the Australian Government Organ and Tissue Authority - DonateLife

  • Designed and delivered filmmaking workshops in Melbourne and Sydney

  • Established collaborative relationships with key artistic stakeholders, partners and ambassadors

  • In conjunction with FilmLife team, produced 3 x 90 sec FilmLife promotional videos.

  • Refined competition Terms and Conditions including judging criteria to maximise reach and connection with young filmmakers

  • Advised on judging criteria

  • Provided advice regarding prizes for Best Film, Best Use of Theme, and People’s Choice

  • Facilitated FilmLife Screening night in Melbourne

other work history

  • Various roles as a freelance crew member for a range of international and local production companies, including working as Assistant Director, Art Director, Unit Manager, Video Split Operator, and Production Assistant

  • Assisted as a crew member on 240+ television commercials, 15 feature films, 7 music videos, and 9 short films in a span of eight years

  • Performed as an actor in over 50 produced plays, films, and television commercials including acting in short films and performing in theatres across Australia such as Melbourne's Malthouse, Atheneum, and La Mama theatres, and Sydney's Wharf Theatre.

Current Clearances, memberships
& licences

  • Working with Children Check, 2023

  • Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts

  • Australian Writers' Guild

  • Victorian Driver's Licence

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