JMC International Prospectus 2023
JMC International Prospectus 2023
International
Prospectus
2023/2024
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
SYDNEY | MELBOURNE | BRISBANE
INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTUS 2023/24
WHY
Do you dream of a career where you
love what you do?
Melbourne Sydney
CREATE. EXPLORE
WHAT’S CLOSE
CONNECT.
SYDNEY:
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PROGRAMS
Duration
2 Year Program T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6
Bachelor degree and Diploma intakes are usually in February, June and September.
Postgraduate programs usually commence in February and August.
The Certificate III program usually has intakes in April and September.
All intakes are subject to minimum enrolment numbers.
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GET
CONNECTED
CONNECT WITH INDUSTRY LECTURERS CONNECT ACROSS CAMPUSES
Our students are guided through their studies by International students have the option to
a network of committed academic and industry transfer between campuses while they study,
professionals. Our lecturers are highly experienced, allowing them to experience life in more than
well-connected and passionate about equipping one Australian city.
students with what they need for success.
CONNECT THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS
CONNECT WITH STRONG Talented students may be offered an
STUDENT SUPPORT ambassador scholarship during the
We want our students to succeed, which is why application process. These will be determined
we have a student support program that includes at the discretion of JMC. Merit-based
orientation, mentoring, counselling, academic scholarships are available for eligible
assistance and more. students who demonstrate strong academic
performance in their first two trimesters of
CONNECT WITH INTERNSHIPS study. A Masters project grant is also available
Bachelor degree students have the option to to support students with the cost of creating
complete an internship for credit in their final their project.
trimesters of study.
STAY CONNECTED IN AUSTRALIA
CONNECT WITH INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS AFTER YOU GRADUATE
Bachelor degree students may enrich their Graduates whose JMC Academy degree
global experience with short study programs involved the equivalent of two years of study
in Los Angeles, Japan, Spain or the Netherlands. in Australia are eligible to apply for a two-year
Contact the International Services division for post study work visa in Australia. See https://
more information. immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-
visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485 for
more information.
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CAMPUSES +
JMC has three advanced-design
campuses in the heart of Australia’s
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CAMPUSES + FACILITIES
PARK
HYDE
Central Station (Sydney’s main train station) and can be
easily accessed by bus and light rail. Chinatown, the Spanish
JMC Academy
Quarter, Darling Quarter and Paddy’s Markets are all within Sydney Campus
is situated within ten minutes of Melbourne’s arts precinct, JMC Academy Melbourne
Bank St Campus
which is home to major Australian arts companies and venues. Park St Campus
train station. South Brisbane is recognised as both the arts CITY CENTRE
laid-back lifestyle and warm weather. JMC Academy’s South JMC Academy
Brisbane Campus
BR
GARDENS
R
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CONTEMPORARY
MUSIC
DIPLOMA OF MUSIC
CRICOS 058467G
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
CRICOS 058463A (Standard) / 081191F (Accelerated)
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MUSIC
Take your talent to the next level. Your musical talent is a INTAKES:
starting point, but building a career as a professional musician or ▶ February
songwriter requires so much more. ▶ June
▶ September
The JMC Music program offers students rigorous musicianship training to give you
a firm base to grow your craft. You will also develop the practical knowledge and
industry skills that you need to establish yourself as a serious professional and build a
lasting career with your talent. JMC Academy is a
place that breathes
creativity and
ONE COURSE, THREE SPECIALISATIONS
potential. All day I
Being a working musician requires a wide skill set but focusing on a specialisation will am finding myself
help you to stand out. Our performance major is for singers and instrumentalists surrounded by like-
who want to bring their talent to the stage and the studio. Our songwriting major minded students,
is for writers who want to build and hone their songwriting craft, whether writing as dedicated and
for themselves, for other artists, or for the screen and more. Our newest major is passionate about
their art as they are
music production, designed specifically for musicians who would consider their main
friendly and caring
‘instrument’ is an EDI (Electronic Digital Interface); or for those who might primarily about their fellow
use a laptop or production suite to create their own recordings and music media schoolmates.
projects.
Together we are
given the opportunity
READY TO ENTER THE MUSIC INDUSTRY to explore and
Fast-track your understanding of the music industry by learning from experienced develop as individual
lecturers, masterclasses and internships. Learn how to promote yourself and your artists, putting
music, develop discipline and management skills, and learn to collaborate with other our knowledge and
experiences into
artists as you spend your days surrounded by creative and passionate people.
practice, achieving
goals, setting new
CAREERS ones, and constantly
expanding our world
▶ Recording Artist ▶ Producer ▶ Lyricist
of creations.
▶ Songwriter ▶ Music Consultant ▶ Advertising
▶ Music Director ▶ Music Teacher Creative
▶ Music Programmer ▶ Licensing Agent ▶ Performing
▶ Music Publisher ▶ Instrumentalist Songwriter
▶ Arranger ▶ Composer Nils, Sweden
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COURSE
STRUCTURE
CORE UNITS Bold units = diploma
ELECTIVES Bachelor degree students choose 7 electives. Some pre-requisites may apply.
SPECIALISATIONS
PERFORMANCE
▶ Ensemble 1 – 4 ▶ Instrument 1 – 4
MUSIC PRODUCTION
▶ Collaborative Music Project 1 – 4 ▶ Directed Production 1 – 4
SONGWRITING
▶ Collaborative Music Project 1 – 4 ▶ Directed Songwriting 1 – 4
ALL MAJORS
▶ Large Project Performance and
Recording Folio 1 – 2
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MUSIC
MUSIC
MAJORS
CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE
While all our students receive strong
Develop a broad repertoire for live performance, with plenty
foundations in musicianship, music of opportunities to perform in live-music venues in our cities.
business and industry-readiness, You will grow as a solo performer as you receive one-on-one
we have designed a course with three instrument lessons, while you also develop your musicianship
in student ensembles right from the start of your study.
majors to help you become the best
musician you can be. Learn to perform, arrange and even write and record music in
a variety of genres to increase your flexibility and range. Learn
Each major includes opportunities to collaborate to navigate live sound settings, hone your communication skills
with other music majors, but also provides with engineers and other collaborators to achieve your vision,
scope to collaborate across JMC Academy’s and graduate with a set of promotional and business skills that
other disciplines. You could meet your future would otherwise take years of trial and error to learn.
manager or producer, music video director
or other creative collaborator right within our MUSIC PRODUCTION
hallways. If you’re a musician who may not necessarily specialise in
a conventional ‘instrument’, or might recognise your main
music-making device as a laptop or electronic instrument,
then this may be the course you’ve been looking for. While
other courses in music technology approach the education
from an audio engineering or sound production perspective,
our Music Production major aims to grow your musicianship
and performance technique alongside other musicians.
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AUDIO
ENGINEERING
+ SOUND
PRODUCTION
DIPLOMA OF AUDIO ENGINEERING
& SOUND PRODUCTION
CRICOS 056932D
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AUDIO ENGINEERING + SOUND PRODUCTION
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COURSE
STRUCTURE
CORE UNITS Bold units = diploma
ELECTIVES Diploma students choose 1 elective. Bachelor degree students choose 4 electives.
Some pre-requisites may apply.
Choose JMC
▶ O
ur studio classes are run in small groups, which ▶ C
ollaborate and experiment with your JMC peers
means you get plenty of hands-on experience – they will need your skills to make their songs,
learning how to operate a wide range of equipment performances, films, animations and designs come
and getting guidance from our lecturers. alive!
ake an internship while you study and expand your
▶ T ▶ A
ccess our high-end studio equipment, including
industry exposure and networks. Placements have the SSL Duality, wide range of microphones and
included recording studios, radio stations, music recording studios designed by some of Australia’s
festivals and more. leading acoustics experts.
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AUDIO ENGINEERING + SOUND PRODUCTION
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ENTERTAINMENT
BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
DIPLOMA OF ENTERTAINMENT
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
CRICOS 058466J
BACHELOR OF ENTERTAINMENT
(BUSINESS MANAGEMENT)
CRICOS 058462B (Standard) / 081190G (Accelerated)
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ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
transferrable business, finance and general management skills while being heavily ▶ September
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COURSE
STRUCTURE
CORE UNITS Bold units = diploma
ELECTIVES
▶ EDM & DJ Management ▶ Talent Management 2
▶ ‘Cool Hunting’ ▶ International Tour Planning
▶ Internship
Choose JMC
▶ Build
your resume, grow your networks and increase ▶ Want to spend a semester in Europe? We have a
your exposure to the entertainment industry student exchange program with Fontys University in
while you study. As a specialist creative industries the Netherlands.
institution, our campuses are filled with artists from a
▶ Are you a practicing artist? Being a JMC student
range of disciplines, with a regular rotation of events
means you have access to all our campus facilities
and projects that you can get involved in.
and equipment, including world-class recording
▶ Y
ou won’t get lost in the crowd or be left to figure out studios, songwriting suites, rehearsal rooms, green
your career on your own. Small classes mean your screen studios and more.
lecturers can provide personalised career guidance
and opportunities.
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ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
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ANIMATION/
GAME DESIGN
▶ DIPLOMA OF CREATIVE ARTS (ANIMATION)
CRICOS 058464M
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ANIMATION / GAME DESIGN
Do you love the unlimited possibilities that an animated world can INTAKES:
offer? Are you an avid fan of creative game play, or inspired by
▶ February
unique characters, or especially curious about the different ways
▶ June
a virtual world can draw you in? ▶ September
Join our community and be surrounded by people who are excited about the same
things you are. With plenty of opportunity for student and lecturer interaction, our
course will prepare you for the collaborative nature of a career in animation or games.
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COURSE
STRUCTURE
CORE UNITS Bold units = diploma
EXTENSION ELECTIVES
▶ Compositing ▶ Motion Capture ▶ Augmented & Virtual Reality
2D ANIMATION
▶ 2D Animation 1 ▶ 2D Animation 2 ▶ 2D Animation 3
3D ANIMATION
▶ 3D Animation 1 ▶ Rigging ▶ 3D Animation 2
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ANIMATION / GAME DESIGN
3D ANIMATION
A three-dimensional world invites a wide scope for creative
freedom and detail. Learn the key principles of animation in
a 3D context while exploring animation mechanics and the
basics of a technical workflow so you can build the world
CHOOSE JMC and characters in your head. Develop the essential skill of
character rigging, enabling you to exert greater creative
▶ Our animation and games courses have control over your characters, whether in animation or games.
been developed over decades with Integrate dialogue and acting to tell stories using your unique
input from a rich network of people personality and style.
with a diverse set of backgrounds and
specialisations. The result is a very CG (COMPUTER GENERATED) ART
well-rounded curriculum unique to the Combine technical knowledge with artistic practice to
industry. create uniquely styled worlds for stories to live in. Develop
▶ All campuses are equipped with powerful the structures required for props and scene elements, then
machines with top quality graphics and build your world with essential lighting, rendering and texture
sound cards. This means your creativity creation techniques. Add depth and layers to make your art
will not be limited by lagging software! immersive and engaging, learning from real-world sculptural
techniques that are applied to digital forms. Create visual
▶ Animation and Games students have the effects, stylised characters and props and experiment with
opportunity to explore Anime and Manga different aesthetics to hone your artistic skills.
in Japan as part of an elective unit that
involve a 2-week study tour to Tokyo and
PRODUCTION ART
Osaka.
Great characters and stories usually begin with drawings
▶ JMC’s suite of creative industries courses and ideas that stand out. Develop your artistic practice with
enable animation and games students foundations in key design principles of form and construction,
to collaborate across disciplines. Need anatomy and gesture basics, and perspective and volumetric
music? Our songwriters and performers drawings. Learn illustration techniques as you explore
can record original tracks right on composition, space layout, colour, culture, architecture and
campus. Need voice actors? Our acting landscape. These elements all combine to serve the telling of
program can supply the talent you need. compelling stories.
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FILM +
TELEVISION
DIPLOMA OF FILM AND TELEVISION
CRICOS 058465K
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FILM + TELEVISION
Our Film and Television Production program is designed to give you the knowledge, ▶ February
experience and production management skills to deliver your ideas and concepts ▶ June
to screens large and small. You will explore the techniques and aesthetics of screen ▶ September
language and storytelling as you study, analyse and explore various genres and styles to
produce compelling content in multiple genres.
COURSE
STRUCTURE
CORE UNITS Bold units = diploma
▶ Producing 1 ▶ Screenwriting 1
▶ Production Project 1: Studio Project ▶ Production Project 2: Documentary
▶ Camera & Lighting 1 ▶ Introduction To Sound Recording
▶ Post Production 1 ▶ Directing 1
▶ Australasian Screen Studies ▶ Digital Producing
▶ Production Project 3: Short Film ▶ Screen & Genre Studies
▶ World Cinema ▶ Major Project: Production
▶ Live Multicamera Broadcast ▶ Reality TV & Entertainment
▶ Professional Development
ELECTIVES Bachelor degree students choose 7 electives. Some pre-requisites may apply.
Choose JMC
▶ W
ant to visit Hollywood while you study? Join our ▶ Learn your craft on equipment that is being used to make
Los Angeles (LA) Tour and learn from our partners at major blockbusters and some of your favourite streaming
Columbia College Hollywood, explore major studios, series. Industry professionals are often impressed by the
take in the LA scene and more. standard of technology we provide to our students.
▶ Collaborate across disciplines as you work with JMC ▶ Make the most of our industry-connected lecturers
actors, animators, musicians, managers, designers and by taking up the various volunteer and paid industry
audio engineers – the possibilities are endless! opportunities they provide while you study. You never
know where an open door might lead!
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FILM + TELEVISION
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VISUAL
COMMUNICATION
DESIGN
DIPLOMA OF DESIGN
(VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS)
CRICOS 085007A
BACHELOR OF DESIGN
(VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS)
CRICOS 085008M (Standard) / 085009K (Accelerated)
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VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN
Join a growing body of design thinkers who are able to apply their INTAKES:
skills and knowledge to creating human-centered solutions to
▶ February
problems large and small. While other design courses may teach
▶ June
design thinking as a special focus area, our course treats it as the ▶ September
centre and foundation of all teaching.
COURSE
STRUCTURE
CORE UNITS Bold units = diploma
ELECTIVES
VISUAL DESIGN
▶ Data Visualisation ▶ Motion Design ▶ Hybrid Design
DIGITAL DESIGN
▶ User Research and ▶ Coding for Designers ▶ Prototyping
Experience
Choose JMC
▶ Learn to collaborate and bring out the best ideas ▶ Increase your exposure to international design
with your peers in our agency-like classroom setup. aesthetics by participating in a two-week study
tour to Japan or semester-long exchange in the
▶ You can build a real-world portfolio and create
Netherlands.
essential networks by undertaking an internship as
part of your studies. ▶ Small classes, high-end equipment and lecturers
working in industry all combine to create an ideal
environment to develop your design voice and
maximise your career opportunities.
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VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN
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ACTING
DIPLOMA OF CREATIVE ARTS (ACTING)
CRICOS 104614E
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ACTING
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COURSE
STRUCTURE
CORE UNITS Bold units = diploma
Choose JMC
▶ Learn from industry-expert lecturers and mentors. ▶ Be career ready with courses designed in response
to the latest industry trends.
▶ Focus on production and performance-based training,
designed to align with industry best practice. ▶ Enjoy a one-on-one learning experience tailored to
your needs.
▶ Become a commercial and sustainable actor with
experience in acting for stage, screen, audio, ▶ Collaborate with creative students from other
game design, animation and more. departments.
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ACTING
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POSTGRADUATE
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
CRICOS 104618A
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CREATIVE INDUSTRIES: POSTGRADUATE
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COURSE
STRUCTURE
UNITS Bold units = graduate diploma
Choose JMC
▶ Sharpen your career focus as you pursue your own ▶ Gain access to JMC Academy’s world-class facilities,
unique project. including recording studios, filming equipment and
more.
▶ R
eceive industry feedback and advice throughout the
development process so you can be confident in your ▶ Be part of a small community of local and international
product. creative entrepreneurs.
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CREATIVE INDUSTRIES: POSTGRADUATE
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CERTIFICATE III
IN SCREEN
AND MEDIA
CRICOS 105780E / CUA31015
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CERTIFICATE III IN SCREEN + MEDIA
The Certificate III in Screen and Media introduces students to the Creative Industries.
Students engage in industry projects from conception through to production, helping them
develop foundational skills while exploring a range of industry topics.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Industry topics explored in the Certificate III in Screen and Media include:
All course areas enable students to work individually and collaboratively towards the
completion of a media production. This may involve concept development, content
writing, creating backing tracks and titles, marketing materials, filming and editing.
Students also develop creative and critical thinking, problem solving and business
skills through discussions, projects, quizzes and portfolio development. Students use
professional equipment and resources for all projects.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
▶ Completion of Year 11 or equivalent
▶ English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (with no band below 5.5)
▶ Must be at least 18 years old at course commencement
▶ Demonstrated creative aptitude
▶ Interview
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ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
ALL UNDERGRADUATE ALTERNATIVE ADMISSION
PROGRAMS Applicants who have not completed senior high school
International students must meet the following may be considered for entry to a Diploma, upon successful
criteria: completion of which articulation into a Bachelor Degree
program is guaranteed. There are three alternative
▶ Successful completion of a senior admission streams:
secondary school certificate 1. JMC Academy Certificate III in Screen and Media
▶ English proficiency: minimum IELTS 6.0 2. Foundation Studies pathway
overall (with no single band score below 3. Mature age entry
5.5) or equivalent Applicants will be considered on a case by case basis.
▶ Interview Contact us or visit https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/
▶ Must be at least 18 years old at course international/how-to-apply-enrol/ for more information.
commencement
▶ Course specific requirements (see page 44)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Applications will be accepted until two weeks before ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
the course commences, but please note that visa
applications can take considerably longer than two
weeks to process. Please contact the Australian UNDERGRADUATE AND CERT III
Embassy in your home country for recommended Our baseline English language entry requirement is an IELTS
timeframes for processing your visa application. (Academic) score of 6.0, with no single band score under 5.5
POSTGRADUATE
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS Our baseline English language entry requirement is an IELTS
Applicants will be selected based on: (Academic) score of 6.5, with no single band score under 6.0
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Direct Entry
Pathway Partners
english college
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STUDENT
Students at JMC are not just numbers
– they are part of a community that
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FEES + HOW TO APPLY
HEALTH COVER
You are required to obtain health cover for
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
Students may be given Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
yourself and accompanying family members for
or recognition of skills gained in work experience or similar
the duration of your student visa. JMC Academy
courses. For more information please refer to our website.
can purchase Overseas Student Health Cover
on your behalf. JMC Academy’s key provider
is NIB. See www.medibank.com.au/overseas- TEACHING & ASSESSMENT
health-insurance/oshc/ for more information. For information about teaching and assessment at JMC
Academy please refer to our website.
WORKING IN AUSTRALIA
The Australian Government allows international OVERSEAS STUDENTS OMBUDSMAN
students to be employed for up to 40 hours per The Overseas Students Ombudsman investigates
fortnight, though JMC recommends no more complaints about problems that overseas students may have
than 32 hours per fortnight. Further information with private education and training providers in Australia.
is available at https://www.studyinaustralia.gov. For more information please visit https://www.ombudsman.
au/English/Live-in-Australia/work. gov.au/How-we-can-help/overseas-students.
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HOW TO
APPLY
1. APPLICATION
Apply online at www.jmcacademy.edu.au
or email [email protected] for a form
2. SUBMIT DOCUMENTS
▶ Certified (and translated if necessary) copy of
academic transcripts and certificate
▶ English test score results or evidence of alternative
English proficiency
▶ Certified copy of passport
4. INTERVIEW/S
6. ENROLMENT
▶ Complete and sign the Enrolment Form and
Acceptance Agreement
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Apply Now:
jmcacademy.edu.au
[email protected]
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