Deakin University
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
An honours year specialising in advanced creative practice and research across dance, drama, photography, design, and visual arts. Develop as an independent practitioner with industry connections and prepare for further postgraduate study or professional creative careers.
Students must have completed an undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in creative arts or a related discipline. Reasonable adjustments to participation requirements are available for students with disabilities. Contact Student Central for specific prerequisite information and course planning assistance.
The course covers Communication and Creative Arts Research Theory and Methods, Discipline Specific Research Practices, Supervised Creative/Industry Projects, and Critical Writing: Theory and Contexts. Students also select from electives including Reading in the Discipline or Supervised Research/Industry Projects. All students complete the compulsory DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin module. The curriculum emphasises reflective creative practice research, integration of digital technologies, critical engagement with contemporary ideas in art and performance, and development of professional identity through practice-led research.
Deakin University offers a strong interdisciplinary approach with experienced practitioners and research experts from government-run and community arts organisations. The honours program provides direct entry pathways to Master of Creative Arts by coursework, Master of Arts by Research, or PhD programs. Students benefit from industry connections, peer feedback through group critique, and support from supervisors and technical staff in developing as critically engaged thinkers and highly skilled practitioners.
Graduates develop as specialists in their creative arts field with transferable soft skills including critical and creative thinking, effective communication, and collaborative abilities. Career opportunities span creative arts and cultural industries including roles as independent practitioners, designers, performers, photographers, and visual artists. The degree provides a pathway for further learning through postgraduate research degrees or professional practice within creative industries.
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