As the only RTO in WA specialising in the Creative Industries, Mount Pleasant College (MPC) is a vibrant community of creatives sharing our passion for Music, Sound Production, Media, Photography, Graphic Design, Film, and Game Design & Animation with learners. Our CERT III and IV Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses and qualifications are industry relevant and nationally accredited.
WHAT SETS
US APART
Our focus is to create a supportive environment where learners are valued, positively impacted and equipped for the industry and life. This is achieved by limiting class sizes and exceptional industry active trainers having a real care factor and sharing their industry experience to set learners up for success. Our fantastic facility can easily be reached via public transport and has state of the art equipment, many learning/performance spaces and a café.
MEET THE TEAM
Andrew has been an active part of the design industry for the last decade, working on a variety of projects from short term design projects through to major brand and advertising design in studios across Perth, before starting his own design studio, Red Licorice in the summer of 2015. He currently spends the bulk of his time crafting projects with Red Licorice, developing our college media department as Head of Media & jumping in the classroom to lecture students on the principles of design. Andrew loves seeing students develop their design skills as they prepare for their career in the industry.
Andrew Field
Head of College | Head of Media
Sam Wylde is a seasoned music industry professional with over a decade of experience in music production, education, and mentorship. Founder of Fable Productions, Sam has earned multiple arts awards and worked on diverse projects, from independent records to large-scale collaborations. A graduate of WAAPA and Mount Pleasant College, he now serves as Head of Music, blending industry expertise with education. When not in the studio, Sam is in the classroom, helping students refine their craft and discover their unique creative voice.
Sam Wylde
Head of Music
With numerous qualifications in Education, Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), Management and Business, Ida seeks to use her many years of experience, knowledge and skills to guide and inspire learners beyond their spheres of influence, drawing out their strengths and talents, creativity and self-confidence to a level that they may not have experienced before. Her approach and philosophy are to encourage, to give hope and to contribute to the progress and growth of people in general. Apart from training in OHS and business-related units, Ida also ensures compliance to the RTO Standards and manages the education relationships with our Auspice partner schools.
Ida Yee
Head of Compliance
& Training Relationships
Suz Ellery has spent the past 20 years working across public service and classroom-based education, bringing a wealth of experience to her role as Academic Admin. She plays a key part in supporting the academic journey, ensuring students receive the guidance and resources they need to succeed. Suz is passionate about creating an environment where students not only thrive but also enjoy their educational journey. Whether behind the scenes or working directly with students, she is dedicated to making their experience both smooth and rewarding.
Suz Ellery
Academic Administrator
Elias Baxter is a passionate film connoisseur who brings a unique blend of humour and technical expertise into the classroom. A former student of Mount Pleasant College, Elias is known for his meticulous approach to every project, whether it’s analyzing cinematic masterpieces or guiding students through the filmmaking process. He thrives on helping students develop both their creative vision and technical skills as they prepare to step into the world of film and media.
Elias Baxter
Film Trainer
Cameron has been in the Vocational Education and Training sector for almost a decade now. With an Advance Diploma (Screen & Media) and a Bachelor of Communications with a double major in Creative Services and Film and Video, he has been putting his video production skill to use within the area of education through the creation of online delivery materials. Cameron has been a Media Trainer and Assessor at Mount Pleasant College since 2014. Across all areas Cameron’s goal is to see students produce quality work and build a portfolio that sets them up to continue on their creative career pathway.
Cameron van den Bogart
Screen & Media Trainer
Josh Bottrell has 8 years of experience in music and audio production, including touring, performing, recording, live sound production, and audio system design. He also spent 10 years working at an NGO training young creatives. His career has taken him worldwide, from New Zealand’s festivals to European heritage venues, Asian stadiums, and North American performances. Josh teaches live sound production at college, helping students advance their musical careers while contributing to the growth of Australia’s music culture and industry.
Josh Bottrell
Sound Production Trainer
Hayley has a Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Animation and Games Design and is looking forward to beginning her journey towards her Masters in Design. She has a passion for 2D and 3D animation, creating a range of animated shorts and is currently producing an animated series for kids. Hayley also recently had the opportunity to create an animation for the Quorn Silo in South Australia, in connection with Illuminart which was played nightly over a few months. Hayley enjoys sharing her expertise with others and seeing each student reach their potential in every area of Animation & Game Design.
Haley Grant
Game Design & Animation Trainer
Sabrina is a folk singer/songwriter from Perth, Western Australia, performing and releasing music since 2016. She studied music and songwriting at WAAPA, learning from top musicians and producers. Sabrina was nominated for a Channel7 News Young Achiever Award in 2020 and won two awards for her song “War on the Innocent” at the American Golden Picture and Eastern Europe International Film Awards. With a deep passion for music, creativity, and community, she encourages others to bring out the best in themselves.
Sabrina Ives
Music Trainer
Luke Jones has been an active part of the music scene for the past decade, building a career as an accomplished singer-songwriter and performing regularly at venues across Perth. A former student of Mount Pleasant College and recent WAAPA Contemporary Music graduate, Luke brings his real-world experience and passion for music back to the classroom. When he’s not on stage or in the studio, he’s helping to inspire the next generation of musicians, sharing practical insights and creative techniques. Luke loves seeing students grow in confidence and skill as they prepare to pursue their own musical journeys.
Luke Jones
Music Trainer
Mia is a vibrant songstress with extensive experience across a multitude of styles and genres. Her vocal prowess, versatility and ‘chameleon’ characteristics have seen her perform in many different ensembles since graduating from WAAPA in 2017 – from Motown-era soul with the Milford Street Shakers to larger-than-life ballads with the Perth Symphony Orchestra. Previously heading up the music department at MPC, Mia has now returned to work in Special Projects, where she plays a key role in developing creative initiatives and events for the College. She is passionate about fostering opportunities for young creatives and loves being part of a team that invests in the next generation of artists.
Mia Matthiessen
Special Projects
Joshua recently graduated from Curtin University as an animator and game designer. Eager to inspire creativity and passion others, he is working with a local team to become a part of the Perth animation and game designer community, developing an indie video game as an environment artist and Unreal Engine artist. Also practices illustration in his free time. Joshua has experience as both a student and as an instructor that makes Him an approachable and understanding teacher, able to guide others to industry-relevant skills and practices. Joshua has a great love for video games, animation, and dinosaurs.
Joshua Michell
Game Design & Animation Trainer
Cameron has been in the design industry since 2010, working in studio and in-house environments, on a variety of projects. He has won several international awards and worked with well-known companies including Scitech, North Metropolitan Health Service, Australian Institute of Management and Kleenheat. Cameron aims to use his diverse industry experience to prepare students for the real world. He is also an advocate for creativity being a powerful force for good in transforming people, businesses and societies for the better.
Cameron Pretsel
Graphic Design & Media Trainer
Callie has worked for a wide range of design related fields, including a specialty paper and envelope manufacturer, communication and marketing company imageseven, a designer in the communications department of the State Library of Western Australia, non for profits and her own freelance art and design company. Callie crosses interchangeably between visual arts and graphic design with a BA in Visual Arts and Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design. She loves helping students embrace the creative process with its ups and downs, working through the highs and lows of creativity, and coming out a stronger and better designer.
Callie Thomson
Design Trainer