Bachelor of Creative Practice

• combine creative ideas and knowledge to analyse and apply techniques in your chosen art area

• build business skills to support a career in the arts

• work with others on creative projects and solve problems using creativity and good judgement

• communicate clearly when working with people from different fields

• understand your work in a wider context, including culture, history, technology and theory.

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

• A major body of work to include in your professional portfolio.

• Experience creating professional-quality work on a regular basis.

• An understanding of marketing, finance and planning for a successful career in the arts.

• Confidence to work with others on live performances, exhibitions and other arts events.

You must demonstrate that you have achieved one of the following:

• a NSW HSC (Higher School Certificate) or equivalent, or

• Completion of a Recognised Tertiary Preparation Certificate, or

• A qualification from a Registered Training Organisation at Certificate IV level or above, or

• Successful completion of at least one year full-time (or equivalent) study in a course at a higher education institution.

You must also :

• Attend a consultation (in person or online) with our academic team to discuss your creative background and study goals. This informal discussion is designed to help you find the right pathway for success in the course.

• Submit 3 examples of your original creative work. For example: visual artworks (for the Visual Arts specialisation), or music you have produced or performed (for the Music Production and Performance specialisation).

• You will be advised during the application process on how to submit your creative work.

These course-specific requirements provide you with the opportunity to:

• share and discuss your creative work, influences and aspirations with academic staff

• learn more about the knowledge and skills needed for success in this course

• discuss study pathway options or enabling courses if needed

• access information about the wide range of TAFE NSW student support services, including academic and career support, disability services, Aboriginal student support, and health and wellbeing counselling.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer

• Students who have completed an Australian nationally recognised diploma in a related creative field may be eligible for up to one year of credit for the degree. Where granted, students will be able to complete the bachelor’s degree in a minimum of 2 years (full time).

• Students who have completed an Australian nationally recognised advanced diploma in related creative field may be eligible for up to 18 months credit for the degree. Where granted, students will be able to complete the bachelor’s degree in a minimum of 1 1/2 years (full time).

• 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, and will only be required to pay for the subjects they enrol in.

• Students can work with the Course Coordinator to plan their own study pathway. As a result, the length of the course may be different.

• Learn more about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer.

Note:

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

• initiative and an independent attitude to learning

• a basic understanding of your creative arts discipline

• a willingness to work with others

• a creative, entrepreneurial mindset.