10 Creative Arts
You know that there is an untapped well of creative expression inside you, just waiting to be unleashed. To explore it, you need to be inspired. You need to learn from the best in the business. Where do you go? Australia, of course.
Australia’s natural, social and cultural wonders have inspired artists of all kinds, dating back some 40,000 years to the indigenous cave painters.
Nowadays, Australian artists are able to develop their talent in art schools and other tertiary institutions across the country. You will find a vast array of course options to suit your passions and skills, such as visual and performing arts, technical fields associated with artistic production and others which utilise advanced technology, such as multimedia, and digital and graphic design.
So, where do you go to become a graphic designer, photographer, opera singer or circus performer?
University is one option. Several universities have specialist schools devoted to the visual and/or performing arts, and some of these are among the most prestigious faculties in the country. You may be involved in performances or studio and gallery visits.
Creative arts is one of the fields where small, specialist private providers excel. Some may be difficult to enter, but a general rule is that, the harder the course is to get into, the more chance you will have of pursuing your ambition. These institutions often have their own galleries, meaning you will find yourself in a real artistic community.
Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications range from certificates to advanced diplomas, although several VET bachelor degrees are available in visual arts, design and dance performance too. Places in VET programs are among the most sought after in areas such as multimedia, photography, fashion design and animation, which are well suited to the skill-based training and excellent technology.
Wherever you study in Australia, expect to discover new depths to your own talent, along with a group of friends who are as passionate about artistic endeavour as you are.
Use our Search function to find a list of Australian institutions offering qualifications in this field.