Creative Arts

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Studying Creative Arts in Perth

When you study Creative Arts, you’ll nurture your artistic talent, foster your creativity, and cultivate your critical thinking skills.

Courses in Creative Arts are about bringing ideas to life and sharing them with others through different art forms such as visual arts, music, drama, theatre, production, dance, and literature. There are also some art administration courses that focus on the best ways to share creative works with the public.

You’ll be equipped with a range of valuable and transferrable skills that are in demand in today’s job market, such as creative problem-solving, effective communication, collaboration, and adaptability.

Transforming your creativity into a career not only allows you to contribute to innovative solutions for global challenges but also opens the door to a fulfilling and rewarding future.

Average cost of a Creative Arts degree in Australia?

Undergrad

Prices range from approximately AUD 20,000 to AUD 40,000 per year*

Postgrad

Prices range from approximately AUD 20,000 to AUD 50,000 per year*

*Tuition fees can vary depending on factors such as the specific university and the duration of the program.

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Fields of work

This study area comprises the following fields of work:

Performing arts
Filmmaking
Media production
Visual arts
Art history
Graphic and design studies
Advertising, communications and media
Fashion design
Photography
Music
Interior design
Writing

Creatives are also in demand in many non-traditional fields like business, technology, and healthcare. Their unique skills and fresh ideas are becoming essential for solving important problems in these industries.

Graduates can pursue a range of careers as:

Depending on your chosen major, graduates can pursue a range of careers, such as:

Artist
Art Curator
Illustrator
Animator
Graphic Designer
Game Designer
Advertising/Communications Professional
Film Producer
Theatre Producer
Sound/Lighting Designer
Fashion Designer
Photographer
Interior Designer
Creative Writer

And more! With many skills being transferrable, as well as creatives being in demand in many non-traditional fields, there is a wide variety of career opportunities when you study Creative Arts.

Theoretical Content

As a student in this field, you’ll develop your creative thinking skills and learn how to bring your ideas to life, be it in the form of visual arts, music, drama, theatre, production, dance, or literature.

Depending on your course, you may learn about composition, performance, artistic production, choreography, design, technical production, or other creative skills.

The theoretical content could include:
Art history and theory.
Artistic and technical aspects of the creation of art, music, dance, drama, fashion apparel, photographs, and audio-visual communication.
How to communicate information and ideas effectively using appropriate techniques.
The expectations and practices of professional art bodies.

When you study Creative Arts, you’ll be able to pursue a career in exciting and dynamic fields, contributing to the world of artistic expression and innovation.

With a qualification from a leading international education provider, you’ll build incredible employability prospects you need to build a successful career focussed on artistic expression and creativity.

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FAQ's

If you choose to study a Bachelor of Creative Arts in Perth, the length will be 3 years full-time. However, there are other courses available, such as a Certificate or Diploma through a Vocational Institute; the length of the course can range from 3 months to 2 years.

The cost of a Creative Arts degree in Perth depends on the institution and the course chosen but can range from $20,000 to $50,000 per year for international students.

Each University and course has different entry requirements. You can use our Course Search to find your course and check the requirements on the institution’s website. Most courses require demonstrated English language competence—an IELTS score of at least 6.5.  

A wide range of courses are available to suit your interests and passions. At a University, you can study for a Bachelor of Creative Arts or a Bachelor of Art. Or if you choose to attend a Vocational Training Institution, you can study a Certificate or Diploma. Bachelor degrees are available with the following majors:

Communication and Media Studies

Creative Writing

Digital and Social Media

Fine Art

Journalism

Music Studies

Music: Electronic Music and Sound Design

Professional Writing and Publishing

Screen Arts

Theatre and Creative Production

Vocational courses are available in the following areas:

Animation, Games and Visual Effects

Building Design and Drafting

Fashion and Textile Design

Film, TV, and Radio

Graphic Design

Interior Design

Jewellery

Multimedia and Games

Music

Photography

Product Design

Visual Arts

Use our Course Search tool to find the course most suited to your interests and passions.

Depending on the level of study you are undertaking, the international student tuition fees for studies in Creative Arts can range from AUD $20,000 per year to AUD $50,000 per year.