ObjectivesA flexible programme for students who have completed a vocational education and training or associate degree programme in the performing arts (Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts from WAAPA or equivalent Associate Diploma from other institutions) and who have achieved distinction within their principal skills' training practice. In practical terms, the course aims to provide a pathway for students who wish to pursue further studies in the creative arts or to access the profession from another perspective, usually as alternatives to mainstream practices. The course develops graduates with skills in communication, imaginative and critical thinking, problem solving, research and analysis and the initiative for greater flexibility to pursue careers in contemporary multi‑arts environments. Through the projects that students will develop, produce and market as part of the course, it is expected that an appropriate understanding and awareness of artistic processes as research will be achieved.
Entry requirementsFor students who have completed a vocational education and training or associate degree programme in the performing arts (Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts from WAAPA or equivalent Associate Diploma from other institutions) and who have achieved distinction within their principal skills' training practice.
This course is available for on-campus study by students with an International student visa.
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
This course requires the successful completion of 180 credit points.
Year Two - Semester 2
Unit Description Points
PAD3101 Principal Practice 15
PAD3103 Theory and Practice of Contemporary Performance 15
Elective Study 1 *
Elective Study 2 *
Year Three - Semester 1
Unit Description Points
PAD3115 Arts Project Research, Establishment and Evaluation 15
PAD3116 Arts Project 15
PAD3102 Event Management 15
Elective Study 3 *
Year Three - Semester 2
Unit Description Points
PAD3107 New Technologies and Creative Practices 15
PAD3205 Arts Project Research, Establishment and Evaluation 2 15
PAD3206 Arts Project 2 15
PAD3104 Group Processes 15
Recommended Electives
Unit Description Points
ADM1250 History of the Arts 10
ADM2450 The Arts in Contemporary Society 10
PAM2006 Arts Management 10
IMM1120 Introduction to Digital Technologies and Multimedia 15
MST2151 Media and Identity 15
VIS2191 Graphic Design 1 15
VIS2393 Graphic Design 3 15
Or any third year unit not previously undertaken from the student's principal disciplinary area
* Students must achieve a total of 45 credit points overall for all their electives. This can be made up of 3 x 15CP electives or 3 x 10CP and 1 x 15CP electives.