Performing and creative arts

Dance, drama, film, media, writing, visual arts and visual communication design: this rich diversity of experience helps prepare you for creating outstanding works of art in your chosen field.

It will also give you an enhanced cultural sensitivity, skills and knowledge relevant to employment in the modern workforce, and an understanding of information technology tools and systems used in learning and employment.

Student snapshot

Joel Cooper
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance)
Melbourne Burwood Campus

'I chose to study at Deakin because it has a strong commitment to the creative arts. The course is about helping students become unique and diverse artists, as opposed to trying to shape us into a specific mould or style.

'My lecturers have challenged my perceptions of dance and drama which has helped me create work that is completely new, fresh and non-conventional.

'The composition element of the course is incredible, and we get time each week to explore new choreographic ideas which increase our scope as dancers and choreographers.'

What can I study?

With innovative practices and first-class facilities, Deakin is the ideal environment in which to let your talent and creativity run wild.

Animation
Children's literature
Creative writing

Why study performing and creative arts courses at Deakin

Prized facilities

Students have access to work in an array of industry-standard production and performance studios, with dedicated studios for dance, drama, visual arts, television and sound.

There are also screening rooms, mixing facilities, digital video editing and animation suites, computer labs, photographic darkrooms and digital imaging studios, and collaborative spaces for hybrid art forms.

The cutting-edge technology used to make Avatar, The Lord of the Rings and Happy Feet is also available to students at Deakin through the Deakin Motion.Lab - one of the most technologically advanced motion capture facilities in Australia.

Teaching and research excellence

Deakin's lecturers are active within their profession, which means you'll be taught by specialists who know, understand and have connections within industry.

Our researchers are internationally renowned for their research and hold key roles in national and international associations and on editorial boards of journals.

Industry learning in performing and creative arts

Deakin prepares you for the real world by providing opportunities to gain valuable experience and develop workplace skills.

Many Deakin courses are taught by industry professionals and include industry and professional experience placements, internships and overseas study programs

Careers for performing and creative arts graduates

Career opportunities can be found in a many areas, including but not limited to:

advertising agencies
art galleries
contemporary performance companies
creative digital industries
dance associations

film production companies
freelance choreography
graphic design businesses
marketing consultancies
multimedia businesses

museums
performing arts centres
television corporations
video and film businesses
web development companies.

Study overseas

Give yourself the competitive edge after graduation. Discover and live in a new country and make friends all around the world.

With a Deakin Education Abroad program, your degree can take you where you want to go. Exchange and Education Abroad programs are available to all students, including international, postgraduate and off-campus students.

More information

Undergraduate: Arts, humanities and social sciences careers booklet (PDF, 1.7 MB)
Postgraduate and research: Communication, media and creative arts study area booklet -postgraduate (PDF, 1.8 MB)
School of Communication and Creative Arts