CREATIVE ARTS & MEDIA - Flinders University

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Creativity & Arts

Creative Arts & Industries | Humanities & Social Sciences Languages & Culture

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Creativity & Arts

Acting, Theatre & Performance, Writing

Humanities & Social Sciences

Creative Writing

6 Archaeology

18

Dance

6 Arts

18

Drama

7 Arts ? Enhanced Program for High Achievers

19

Theatre & Performance

7 Arts Majors & Minors

20

Writing & Publishing

8 Arts & Science

21

Arts & Science Majors

22

Communication & Media

Media & Communication

8 Languages & Culture

Languages

24

Digital Media, Visual Effects, Entertainment Design Tourism & Events

25

Digital Media Interactive Design

9

9 Starting at Flinders

Game Development

10 Combined degrees

27

Visual Effects & Entertainment Design

10 Flinders diplomas

27

Pathways to study

28

Fashion, Design, Visual Arts

Student support

30

Costume Design

11 Indigenous Admission Scheme

31

Fashion

11 Overseas studies & scholarships

32

Visual Arts

12 How to apply

33

Fees & charges

33

Festivals & Arts Production

Key dates

33

Festivals & Arts Production

13 Glossary

34

Location & map

35

Film & Television

Film & Television

14

Screen

14

Flinders University acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which its campuses are located, spanning across South Australia and the Northern Territory. We honour their Elders and Custodians past, present and emerging. We recognise the three largest Flinders University campuses across South Australia and Northern Territory are located on the lands of the Kaurna (Bedford Park, SA), Arrernte (Alice Springs, NT) and Larrakia (Darwin, NT) Nations.

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At Flinders, it's all about your creative career

Choose your degree

Flinders University offers more than 60 Creativity & Arts undergraduate degrees and majors. Follow your passions and take your first steps towards an amazing career.

Be taught by leaders

Flinders Creativity & Arts degrees are taught by teachers who are leaders in their fields. You'll study with practising artists, renowned fieldwork experts, respected industry figures and researchers.

Gain real-world experience

Flinders' Work Integrated Learning (WIL) enables you to gain work experience while you study. You'll have the opportunity to gain real-world experience through placements, practicums, field studies and simulated workplace settings and assessment activities. Flinders aims to provide each and every student with access to a WIL opportunity during their studies.

Creativity & Arts industry partners

Flinders has close ties to leading industry partners. Your studies will give you the opportunity to work on real-world industry projects alongside major industry organisations.

"Deciding where to study when you leave secondary schooling is always an important decision. The Flinders University program at Adelaide College of the Arts not only offered variance, experimentation and open collaboration but so much more. Dancing at Flinders University has given me widespread knowledge of contemporary dance, the opportunity to train and create alongside industry professionals, lecturers and teachers from the profession that are passionately involved in our growth and development, and most importantly, the constant opportunity to perform."

Alix Kuijpers Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance)

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Australia's cultural and creative activity contributed $115.8 billion to the economy in 2018-19*

*Bureau of Communications, Arts and Regional Research (BCARR) 2018-19

Creative Arts & Media

Explore your creative passions

Creativity is one of the most powerful and sought-after commodities on the planet. It drives screen, fashion, digital media, dance, writing and more. People with creative skills drive innovation in a range of industries, and multiple career paths are available for those with the right skills and knowledge. Learn how to unlock your visual, verbal and written skills to communicate your ideas.

A rewarding career

The range of careers that can stem from a degree in creative arts and media is incredibly broad. Your writing skills could lead you to a career in publishing. Your digital expertise could open up possibilities in gaming or animation. Your acting could lead you to roles in major stage or screen productions.

Study for success

Flinders has a long history of producing successful creative arts and media graduates. Our close collaborations with industry such as the State Theatre Company of South Australia, the Adelaide Fringe, Adelaide Film Festival, Monkeystack and Mighty Kingdom (to name a few) give students the chance to gain placements, learn from the very best and gather real-world experience.

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No.1 in SA in Creative Arts for full-time employment, learner engagement, skills development, student support and teaching quality**

** The Good Universities Guide 2022 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only

See back pages for more information on your admission pathways, opportunities to enhance your degree and how to apply.

Career-ready creativity

Flinders' Creativity & Arts degrees are designed with your future career in mind. Our industry links go far beyond simple placements, and offer you the chance to work on real-world projects and gain the skills that employers are seeking, today and tomorrow.

Our partnership with CDW Studios is one example, setting global benchmarks for education across a range of visual disciplines and producing graduates who are fully prepared to step into their creative fields.

"Flinders University/CDW Studios has offered a unique experience where our teachers are currently working industry professionals, so this means that they can give the students proper insight into what is required of them at a professional level. The teaching staff all care for the success of the students and it is very apparent through how much they encourage and push the students. Through my study at Flinders University/CDW Studios I have learnt a lot of the necessary fundamentals as well as current and emerging methods and techniques that are currently used in the professional VFX or game design industries."

Jordan Soar, concept artist

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Effects and Entertainment design)

World No. 4 Concept Art & Illustration School*

World No. 6 2D Animation School*

World No. 15 Visual Effects School*

World No. 15 Creative Media & Entertainment School*

World No. 18 Game Design & Development School*

* The Rookies Awards 2020

For more information visit: flinders.edu.au/creative-arts

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ACTING, THEATRE & PERFORMANCE, WRITING

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing)

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance)

Gain skills that will prepare you to work as an editor, researcher, freelance writer, publisher or author. You'll acquire an understanding of the Australian publishing industry and a strong work ethic for a rewarding career in an exciting arena.

Leap into a professional dance career. This degree will equip you with elite professional dance skills and theoretical knowledge to help you emerge with all the makings of a successful professional dancer.

SATAC code

214551

Prerequisites

Yes*

Assumed knowledge

None

2022 selection rank

60.00

Guaranteed entry selection rank

NA

TAFElink

NA

Adjustment factors

Yes

* Portfolio, CV and written statement. In addition to the prerequisites, applicants must achieve a minimum selection rank of 60.00 or have another basis of admission and also meet the minimum entry requirements of the University.

3 years full-time Deferrable

? Explore a broad range of topics including literary studies, fiction and editing, and learn to design work for a range of audiences in relevant formats.

? Be mentored and inspired by published and award-winning writers. ? Connect with a range of industry professionals to develop key contacts.

Career opportunities Your degree could open up a range of employment opportunities, including:

? freelance writer ? publishing assistant ? copywriter ? editorial assistant ? researcher.

Potential employers include:

? ABC ? NewsCorp ? Penguin Australia ? Macmillan Publishers Australia ? Adelaide City Council.

SATAC code

224691

Prerequisites

Yes*

Assumed knowledge

None

2022 selection rank

60.00

Guaranteed entry selection rank

NA

TAFElink

NA

Adjustment factors

Yes

* Audition. In addition to the prerequisites, applicants must achieve a minimum selection rank of 60.00 or have another basis of admission and also meet the minimum entry requirements of the University.

3 years full-time Deferrable

? Offered in collaboration with TAFE SA (RTO code: 41026) through Adelaide College of the Arts.

? This degree is the only one of its kind in South Australia and has an exciting partnership with the Australian Dance Theatre.

? You'll explore areas such as dance technique, devised movement practices, dance project realisation, choreography and stage performance.

? Develop close and integral ties with industry professionals and prepare for your career by participating in either a vocational secondment in a dance company, industry project or associated work environment.

Career opportunities Your degree could open up a range of employment opportunities, including:

? professional dancer ? performing arts teacher ? cabaret artist ? private dance teacher.

Potential employers include:

? Australian Dance Theatre ? Sydney Dance Company ? DanceNorth ? Adelaide Festival Centre ? Bangara Dance Theatre.

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See back pages for more information on your admission pathways, opportunities to enhance your degree and how to apply.

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Drama)

Bachelor of Creative Industries (Theatre & Performance)

Balancing conceptual and practical training, this course develops the next generation of actors, directors, producers, playwrights, creators and cultural leaders.

Learn from theatre and performance industry leaders and fast track your creative career. Through hands-on experience you'll learn how to create an innovative performance event from concept through to delivery.

SATAC code

214561

Prerequisites

Yes*

Assumed knowledge

None

Indicative selection rank

60.00

Guaranteed entry selection rank

NA

TAFElink

NA

Adjustment factors

Yes

* Audition. In addition to the prerequisites, applicants must achieve a minimum selection rank of 60.00 or have another basis of admission and also meet the minimum entry requirements of the University.

3 years full-time Deferrable

? Have access to excellent physical spaces including the Drama Centre, teaching and workshop spaces, a state-of-the art MoCap studio, the 425-seat Matthew Flinders Theatre, dance and voice training studios, a three-camera television studio and a `black box' studio.

? Receive specialised training in a community of actors. ? Gain vital industry-relevant skills for various employment paths. ? Gain specialist industry contacts to ensure you can forge a career in the

arts. ? Explore screen, stage, gaming, animation and emerging digital

environments.

Career opportunities Your degree could open up a range of employment opportunities, including:

? actor ? multidisciplinary artist ? performance artist ? performing and community arts manager ? performing arts and events coordinator.

Potential employers include:

? State Theatre Company of South Australia ? Bell Shakespeare Company ? Windmill Theatre Co ? Malthouse Theatre ? Brink Productions.

SATAC code Prerequisites Assumed knowledge 2022 selection rank Guaranteed entry selection rank TAFElink Adjustment factors

244321

None

None

60.00

70.00 Cert IV or above Yes

3 years full-time Part-time available Deferrable

? Develop the creative and collaborative skills, business capability and strategic thinking required to produce your own performance work and take charge of your career in the creative and cultural industries.

? Gain real-world experience by collaborating with stakeholders from industry and community to produce a performance event.

? Tailor your learning to meet your own individual goals in the creative industries.

? Gain career-ready skills in performance practice, design, planning, communication, collaboration, marketing and entrepreneurship.

Career opportunities Your degree could open up a range of employment opportunities, including:

? theatre producer ? arts event manager ? youth arts facilitator ? scriptwriter ? playwright.

Potential employers include:

? local government organisations ? theatre companies ? youth arts organisations ? schools ? freelance work and independent productions.

An introduction to acting

Undergraduate Certificate in Acting

SATAC CODE 278071 Drama is more than just waiting for that one big break. Taught by practising industry professionals in exceptional, purpose-built spaces and studios, the Undergraduate Certificate in Acting is a six-month introduction to acting and performing designed for those who don't meet the audition requirements for the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Drama), as well as those wanting to increase their confidence in acting and public speaking skills. Find out more: flinders.edu.au/undergraduate-certificate-acting

For more information visit: flinders.edu.au/creative-arts

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ACTING, THEATRE & PERFORMANCE, WRITING

Bachelor of Creative Industries (Writing and Publishing)

COMMUNICATION & MEDIA

Bachelor of Media and Communication

Professional writing skills are in high demand across the creative industries, and this degree will help prepare you for employment in a diverse and fastpaced creative economy. You don't need a desire to become an author. The portable writing skills you'll gain could lead you to a career in editing and publishing, digital media, advertising and marketing, festivals and events, and more.

SATAC code Prerequisites Assumed knowledge 2022 selection rank Guaranteed entry selection rank TAFElink Adjustment factors

244331

None

None

60.00

70.00 Cert IV or above Yes

3 years full-time Part-time available Deferrable

? Study diverse genres and forms (romance, sci-fi, fantasy, literary, etc; series, novels, short stories, etc).

? Be taught by award-winning/bestselling writers who are prominent in their fields and highly experienced in the publishing industry.

? Experience a strong sense of community within each creative writing cohort.

? Benefit from close ties to other creative cohorts (visual media, drama, film, etc).

? Use your degree to transfer to the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing) in your second or third year of study.

Career opportunities

Your degree could open up a range of employment opportunities, including: ? writer ? editor ? consultant ? marketing and communications specialist ? digital content producer.

Potential employers include: ? publishers ? media corporations ? screen and theatre production companies ? games design companies ? freelance work and independent productions.

Created to meet the needs of the constantly evolving field of contemporary communications, this degree helps you to develop written, visual and verbal communication skills that can be applied to a broad range of professional and creative industries.

SATAC code Prerequisites Assumed knowledge 2022 selection rank Guaranteed entry selection rank TAFElink Adjustment factors

224151 None None 70.00 75.00 Dip or above Yes

3 years full-time Part-time available Deferrable

? Learn to research, write, design and produce communication content for a range of media platforms, develop practical industry knowledge and contacts, and graduate prepared for a challenging career.

? Learn to critically evaluate the role of communication and media in contemporary society.

? Gain practical experience and critical thinking skills, helping prepare you for a range of workplaces and careers.

? Develop visual and written communication skills to present information in a variety of disciplines and collaborative situations.

Career opportunities

Your degree could open up a range of employment opportunities, including: ? chief communications officer ? social media specialist ? public relations officer ? marketing specialist ? media liaison ? content strategist ? digital copywriter.

Potential employers include: ? multinational news and entertainment corporations ? theatre/dance companies ? galleries ? publishers ? start-ups ? local and national government ? advertising agencies.

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See back pages for more information on your admission pathways, opportunities to enhance your degree and how to apply.

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