Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Laws with a major in Creative Arts
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Overview
Combine the problem solving and research skills from a law degree with the creative and communications skills of arts.
You'll study established legal studies areas such as constitutional law, international law, contract law and family law. You'll also look at areas of contemporary concern such as consumer law, environmental law, health law and information technology law.
You'll learn the role of law in society and explore ideas across disciplinary boundaries.
This multidisciplinary Creative Arts program adopts a wide definition of the arts, and addresses the skills and knowledge needed for working in diverse creative arts industries.
You’ll gain:
- an in-depth knowledge of arts theory and practice, and vocational options in the arts
- a working knowledge of galleries
- an understanding of human resource management and business practice relevant to the arts
- a knowledge of copyright law and intellectual property
- the ability to conduct research in the arts.
Explore creative thinking through creative writing, performance and drama, and combine theoretical understanding with practical production experience.
Degrees offering Creative Arts
Key features
- Visit or gain placements in public and private arts organisations. Access the latest information and meet/network with some of Australia’s most successful arts managers and entrepreneurs.
- Opportunity to liaise with arts-related administration and funding organisations.
- Work in arts projects in arts centres, schools and the community.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students seeking work in the arts and associated organisations, or planning a career in arts administration.
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Entry requirements
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 120 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 78 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 66 |
| Minimum number of credit points with a LAW prefix | 72 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Arts | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of a designated Participation unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Combined degree requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this combined degree.
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | LAW109 | Criminal Justice and Procedure | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW115 | Foundations of Law | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | LAW203 | Torts | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW204 | Contracts | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW208 | Law, Lawyers and Society | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW214 | Jurisprudence | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | LAW314 | Constitutional Law and Administration I | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW315 | Constitutional Law and Administration II | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW316 | Property Law | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW317 | Equity and Trusts | 3 | ||
| 400 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | LAW456 | Business Organisations | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW459 | International Law | 3 | ||
| 500 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | LAW555 | C | Remedies | 3 | |
| Required | LAW550 | Litigation | 3 | ||
| Additional level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | 3cp from | LAW488 | Access to Justice Placement Program | ||
| LAW551 | Professional and Community Engagement | ||||
| LAW599 | Legal Governance and Professional Leadership | 3 | |||
| Required | 27cp from | LAW units at 400 or 500 level | 27 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | either | MMCS105 | Financial Management for the Creative Arts | ||
| or | ACCG106 | Accounting Information for Decision-Making | 3 | ||
| Required | MMCS120 | Contemporary Australian Arts | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | MMCS220 | Australian Arts Industries | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | MMCS321 | C | Arts Practicum | 3 | |
| Required | MMCS320 | Arts Management | 3 | ||
| Required | 6cp from | CUL330 | Performance and Digital Culture | ||
| CUL331 | Performing Place, Space and Bodies | ||||
| CUL341 | Performance, Environments, and Material Culture | ||||
| DANC300 | Movement and the Screen | ||||
| DANC315 | Choreography 1 | ||||
| DANC320 | Contemporary Dance 2 | ||||
| DANC350 | Dance Creativity | ||||
| MUS300 | Advanced Virtual Studio Production | ||||
| MUS304 | Advanced Vocal Studies (Recording and Performance) | ||||
| MUS305 | Advanced Guitar | ||||
| MUS306 | Musical Creativity and Performance | ||||
| MUS325 | Advanced Musicianship | 6 | |||
| Any level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | 3cp from | Any CUL, DANC, MAS, MUS, MMCS units | 3 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
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Careers
Career Opportunities
The Creative Arts major is a multi-disciplinary program designed for those seeking employment in the arts and associated organisations and public services or those who plan a career involving arts administration.
Profiles
Our Students
Katherine Bell
BA Creative Arts allows for a music major, but has business subjects that really get you used to working in a business team environment. Also the business subjects increase your skill scope and employability. There are so many music subjects to choose from at Macquarie. It really allows you to play to your strengths - whether they be in composition, musicology, performance etc.
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