Program Overview

Overview

The Bachelor of Creative Arts is a three-year undergraduate degree that provides students with a broad-based, contemporary understanding of theory and practice in the creative arts. Students can choose from three majors: Fine Art, Screen Arts, and Theatre Arts.

Admission Criteria

ATAR Pathway

• Guaranteed ATAR: 70
• Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites): None
• Desirable WACE subjects: None

Alternative Pathways

• Portfolio entry: Available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin's ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio.
• UniReady Enabling Program: Available for those who don't meet Curtin's minimum admission criteria.
• Certificate IV + English Competency: Available for those who have completed a Certificate IV and meet English language proficiency requirements.
• Indigenous applicant: Available for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants who haven't met Curtin's minimum admissions criteria.
• STAT entry: Available for those who don't meet university admission criteria.

Fees and Scholarships

Australian and New Zealand Student Indicative Fees

• 2025 Fee year: $14,100 (Commonwealth supported)
• Fees are indicative first year only and are subject to passage of legislation.

Location

• Curtin Perth

How to Apply

• Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice.
• Application deadlines vary by campus.

Course Structure

• The course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time.
• A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
• The course is available on campus.

Majors

• Fine Art
• Screen Arts
• Theatre Arts

Specialisations

• Students can choose to specialise within or outside the field of creative arts, plus electives in any field.
• Specialisations are subject to availability.

What You'll Learn

• Demonstrate understanding of the broad discipline of Creative Arts, the theoretical underpinnings and ways of thinking.
• Apply specific discipline knowledge and technical skills to the production of creative work.
• Communicate information and ideas effectively applying appropriate existing and emerging technologies within Creative Arts disciplines.
• Understand, respond and engage with global perspectives in Creative Arts: demonstrate relevant ethical and sustainable responsibilities of creative practice activities.
• Acknowledge, respect and support the values and knowledge of local indigenous and global cultures and the relevant bearing on Creative Arts production.
• Demonstrate professional and career capable conduct, work collaboratively and individually within the Creative Arts Industry.

Why Study Creative Arts at Curtin?

• Get the Curtin edge: Each major culminates in a capstone unit, where students can showcase their skills in an art exhibition, theatre performance, or screen project.
• Cutting-edge: Gain first-hand experience with industry environments, including the Media Production Studio, the Hayman Theatre, or the John Curtin Gallery.
• Broad career options: The Bachelor of Creative Arts is flexible, allowing students to follow their interests and create a unique program through their choice of major and specialisations or electives.

Highlights

• I had the best of the best here. Curtin has given me this beautiful gift – what I’ve got from that has been unexpected but completely wonderful. - Kate Mulvany

Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL)

• Use your experience to get credit towards your degree.
• Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Other Requirements and Notes for This Course

• If you are a domestic student applying through our portfolio entry pathway, please provide a visual portfolio of 5–10 images relevant to your major, each with a brief explanation (50 words or less).
• The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.