Course Overview

About This Course

Course overview If you are passionate about the creative arts, this course will give you the knowledge and skills to pursue a career anywhere in the world. In this course, you'll select a major from Fine Art , Screen Arts or Theatre Arts . Throughout your studies, you will build a thorough, contemporary understanding of theory and practice in your chosen major. You'll be taught by discipline experts and industry professionals who are dedicated to sharing their knowledge and passion for the creative arts. Importantly, you'll work with industry-standard equipment in our Media Production Studio, Hayman Theatre, and the studios, labs and galleries of Curtin's Design and Art precinct. You may also have opportunities for internships and be able to present your creative works to the public – ensuring that you're immersed in the creative sector before you graduate. You'll graduate with the practical skills, industry experience and global perspective you’ll need to thrive in the creative industries. Undergraduate Degree Creative Arts Why study at Curtin? Get the Curtin edge Each major culminates in a capstone unit. You will get the chance to showcase your skills in an art exhibition, theatre performance or screen project. Cutting-edge Gain first-hand experience with industry environments including our Media Production Studio, the Hayman Theatre or the John Curtin Gallery. Broad career options Our Bachelor of Creative Arts is flexible, allowing you to follow your interests and create a unique program through your choice of major and specialisations or electives. Your student experience Work-integrated learning at Curtin: explore a Universe of opportunity Develop real-world experience before you graduate. Learn how work-integrated learning helps you build career skills and connect with industry early. Learn about work-integrated learning Thinking about uni? Five reasons Curtin could be your best move Not sure if uni is for you? Explore five clear reasons students choose Curtin – from flexible pathways and support to real-world skills and outcomes. Why choose Curtin Find your entry pathway to Curtin You may be finishing high school, coming from TAFE, or just thinking of a career change; but whatever your background, there’s an entry pathway to Curtin for you. Explore your pathways Previous slide Next slide

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Perth

78 Murray St, Perth, WA 6000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Entry requirements To study this course, you must meet the entry criteria: any course-specific requirements course ATAR, or equivalent, demonstrated via an accepted entry pathway English language requirement. I am an international student Studying on an Australian student visa? See entry requirement details for international students. Guaranteed entry If you achieve the guaranteed ATAR/selection rank for this course and meet all other entry requirements, you’re guaranteed a place in this course. Course-specific requirements You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course. Prerequisite subjects Essential subjects None. Desirable subjects None. Notes on prerequisite subjects None. Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses. English requirements You can meet this requirement through one of the following: a scaled score of at least 50 in WACE ATAR English, English Literature, or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD), or the IELTS score outlined in the table below. If you’ve completed a different English test or qualification, you may be able to use it to meet this requirement. Check accepted English tests, qualifications and required scores on our English language requirements page. IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) Writing 6 Speaking 6 Reading 6 Listening 6 Overall band score 6.5 Entry pathways There are different ways to meet our academic entry requirements. Choose the option that best suits the highest level of education that you’ve achieved. I have completed high school or secondary education You can apply with secondary education if you meet one of the following: Guaranteed ATAR/Selection rank 70 Portfolio entry ATAR adjustment factors (Selection Rank) Equity ATAR adjustment factors recognise circumstances such as where you live, the school you attended or your background. These factors can raise your Selection Rank above your ATAR and are applied automatically through TISC. Learn more about StepUp to Curtin . ATAR/Selection Rank course profile See the ATAR and Selection Rank results from recent applicants who received an offer for this course, including the lowest, median and highest ranks. View ATAR breakdown I am studying at university or have completed higher education You can apply with university study if you meet the criteria of one of the following pathways: Curtin course switcher criteria Our admission criteria for minimum entry apply to those who are switching courses at Curtin. Please check our general admission criteria. Higher education course switcher criteria Our admission criteria for minimum entry apply to those who are switching courses from another higher education course provider . Please check our general admission criteria. I have work and life experience You can apply with work/life experience if you meet the criteria of one of the following pathways: STAT elements considered are WE and either V or Q. Portfolio entry I have completed vocational education (VET or TAFE) You can apply with vocational education if you’ve completed one of the following qualifications, or higher: Accepted VET studies include: AQF Certificate IV – Separate evidence of English language proficiency is required or AQF Diploma or AQF Advanced Diploma I don’t meet the criteria for any entry pathway If you don’t meet one of the above entry pathways, you may be able to enter this course through a bridging or enabling pathway. Explore our pathways Indigenous applicants If you’re Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and aged 17 or older, you might be eligible for an Indigenous enabling course. Explore Indigenous enabling courses Curious how students entered this course? See the entry pathways other students have taken . Study credit and support You may be able to receive study credit or support based on your previous experience or personal circumstances. Get credit towards your degree You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course. Find specific details about CRL for this course on the Handbook . Special consideration If your studies were affected by circumstances beyond your control, you may be eligible for special consideration when applying to Curtin. This process is available to new applicants only and allows your application to be assessed in light of those circumstances. Check if you’re eligible for special consideration . Additional information Notes about this course Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information. General admission criteria If you are applying through our portfolio entry pathway: Fine Arts Major Please provide a visual portfolio of 5-10 images relevant to your major, each with a brief explanation (50 words or less). This may include full-colour examples of your finished artwork, examples of your work in progress, examples of your visual research (a critical review of precedents, case studies), or excerpts from your visual diary. Screen Arts Major Please provide one of the following: 5-10 pages of relevant work that demonstrates an interest in screen arts and related disciplines. This should include a short video work of no more than 10 minutes that you have either made or been involved with in a key creative role (cinematographer, editor, sound). A short draft screenplay, a short documentary script, a portfolio of photographs, short stories, poems, graphic novels, drawings, or visualisations of song lyrics. Your portfolio must also include a brief explanation (50 words or less) that explains the context of the work and the authorship or role you have undertaken. Theatre Arts Major Please provide one of the following: A short video (2-3 minutes) of a monologue or scene in which you are featured. 5-10 images (photos or sketches) of a theatre design (set, costume, or lighting) that you've done or would like to do for a play of your choice. Images should be accompanied by a brief explanation (50 words or less) that links to your ideas about the play. An extract from a prompt script (one page) of a play you stage-managed. A synopsis and short extract (2-3 pages) from a play that you have written. Duration and availability 3 years full-time study or equivalent part-time

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Creative Arts typically pursue careers in various sectors of the creative industry, including roles in fine arts, film and television production, and theatre. They may work as artists, filmmakers, designers, or production specialists, leveraging their skills in contemporary practice and theory. Opportunities for internships and public presentations further enhance their employability in these dynamic fields.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What majors can I choose from in the Bachelor of Creative Arts?

You can select one of three majors: Fine Art, Screen Arts, or Theatre Arts. Each major gives you a thorough, contemporary understanding of theory and practice in your chosen area.

What industry facilities will I have access to during my studies?

You'll work with industry-standard equipment in Curtin's Media Production Studio, Hayman Theatre, and the studios, labs and galleries of Curtin's Design and Art precinct, as well as the John Curtin Gallery.

How can I customise my Bachelor of Creative Arts degree?

After choosing your major, you can either complement it with a specialisation from another Creative Arts discipline or any study area (plus elective units), or you can choose elective units in any field in which you meet the unit prerequisites. Each major also culminates in a capstone unit where you showcase your skills in an art exhibition, theatre performance, or screen project.

What are the English language requirements for this course?

You must meet Curtin's English language requirements. For IELTS Academic, you need an overall band score of 6.5, with minimum scores of 6 in each of Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening. Other accepted English tests and qualifications may also be used to meet this requirement.

How much does the Bachelor of Creative Arts cost in 2026?

The 2026 domestic indicative Commonwealth-supported first-year fee is $13,600. This is based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credit points. Fees will vary depending on the units you choose and do not include administrative, incidental fees (such as art supplies), or textbook costs. All Australian students studying an undergraduate degree are automatically awarded a Commonwealth supported place, which is subsidised by the Australian Government.

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $45,000 to $58,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $58,000 to $75,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $75,000 to $95,000 per year

Career Paths

Visual Artist / Fine ArtistGraphic DesignerIllustratorPhotographerFilmmaker / Screen Producer

Key Skills

Creative ideation and artistic practice in a chosen disciplineCritical thinking and arts theory analysisVisual communication and design principlesStorytelling, narrative development, and written communicationDigital media production and editing

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