Bachelor of Creative Arts

The Bachelor of Creative Arts requires three years of full-time study. The course is offered by the Faculty of Education, Humanities and Law.

• Admission requirements
• Course aims
• Learning outcomes
• Stream options
  
• Honours
  
  

Admission requirements

The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.

Additionally, as an admission criterion, applicants will have to demonstrate their creative abilities through a portfolio (Creative Writing) and (Digital Media), an audition (Drama) or by portfolio and interview (Screen).

Course aims

The core aim of the course is to develop in students the creative, practical, critical and collaborative skills necessary to pursue a career in the relevant area (writing, digital media, drama and screen) in the arts and communications industries. These core skills will be complemented by the skills and knowledge acquired by students completing a major in the closely related discipline area.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of their degree, students will have gained specific practical and analytical skills in one of the following programs of study: creative writing, drama performance, creative work in digital media, and video production. In addition, students will have developed a range of transferable skills.

Stream options

• Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing)
• Bachelor of Creative Arts (Digital Media)
• Bachelor of Creative Arts (Drama)
• Bachelor of Creative Arts (Screen)

Honours

Enrolment in the honours program may be offered to a student who meets certain academic criteria and subject to the school/department being able to provide appropriate resources and staff to supervise the program of study.

Refer to Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours)