Bachelor of Creative Practice

• Combine conceptual and technical knowledge to analyse, apply and evaluate the techniques used in a selected area of creative practice

• Become an independent lifelong learner with confidence developed through your knowledge and experience of professional creative practice

• Develop business and entrepreneurial skills for a sustainable career as a professional creative practitioner

• Apply your knowledge in collaborative projects in a range of creative industry contexts, while demonstrating creativity, flexibility, good judgement and problem-solving skills

• Use effective oral, written, visual and digital communication skills and scholarly practice to collaborate with a range of stakeholders working in different disciplines

• Develop as a globally and socially aware creative practitioner who can critically analyse their work in reference to broader cultural, historical, technological and theoretical influences

• A nationally recognised bachelor’s degree (AQF level 7)

• A major body of work reflecting your creative discipline for your professional portfolio

• Experience in producing creative works as a professional and consistent practice

• A sound understanding of the marketing, financial and strategic decision making that encompasses a successful creative arts career

• The confidence to collaborate with your peers on live performances, exhibitions and other arts events

You must demonstrate that you have achieved the following:

• Provide 3-10 examples of creative pieces related to your chosen specialisation as part of your application.

Advanced Standing/ further information:

• The first year of the Bachelor of Creative Practice is delivered as a TAFE NSW diploma in a relevant creative discipline.

• Students who have completed an Australian nationally recognised diploma in a related creative field may get credit for the first year of the degree and will require only 2 years (full time) to complete the bachelor.

• Students who have completed an Australian nationally recognised advanced diploma in related creative field may get credit for 18 months of the degree and will require only 1 1/2 years (full time) to complete the bachelor.

• Students who are granted advanced standing based on their completion of a relevant diploma or advanced diploma will not be required to pay the full course tuition fee advertised below, and will only be required to pay for the subjects they enrol in. This may reduce your tuition fees by up to 50%

Note:

• Your certificates, transcripts and other entry requirement evidence must be certified through a Justice of the Peace or other authorising officer

• To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

• Initiative and an independent attitude to learning

• A foundational understanding of your creative practice discipline

• A willingness to work collaboratively

• A creative, entrepreneurial mindset