Bachelor of Arts with the Diploma of Education with a major in Creative Arts
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Overview
Teach in secondary schools. Become a flexible, open minded and confident secondary school teacher who is responsive to academic needs.
By combining arts with education you'll study the principles and techniques of secondary teaching. You'll then specialise by choosing:
An academic major in your first teaching subject:
- English
- History
- Mathematics
- Science
- Languages
- Geography
- Economics
- Business Studies
And an academic major or minor in your second teaching subject:
- Drama
- English
- Geography
- History
- Information & Communication Technologies
- Languages
- Legal Studies
- Society and Culture
- Maths
- Science
The main focus is on preparing you to work as a high school teacher.
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 | 92 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 56 |
| Completion of a qualifying major for the Bachelor of Arts | 24 |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
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.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
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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