Creative arts and industries courses
There is no one path into creative work, and neither of these courses is required to get started. Both are bachelor degrees that mix hands-on creative practice with the business side of getting projects made, and they lead towards different jobs.
- Quickest way to start
- 2 years
- Bachelor degree, typical full time length
- What the jobs pay
- $65,000 to $96,200
- median pay across 2 jobs, some estimated
Which course do you need?
None of these jobs needs a set qualification, but these courses teach what employers look for.
Bachelor of Creative Arts
Work in community arts and media
Run workshops, exhibitions and creative projects with community groups, usually for a council, gallery or arts organisation.
A job it helps withCommunity Arts Worker
Median pay$65,000 (estimate)
Helps, not required. Employers hire on skills and experience as well as study.
- How long it takes
- 2 to 3 years full time
- How you'll study
- On campus
Bachelor of Creative Industries
Produce theatre and live shows
Bring a production together, from the budget and venue to the crew and the schedule that get a show on stage.
A job it helps withTheatre Producer
Median pay$96,200 (estimate)
Helps, not required. Employers hire on skills and experience as well as study.
- How long it takes
- 2 to 3 years full time
- How you'll study
- Online or on campus
Short university courses
Jobs this study can help with
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, not a starting salary.
- Community Arts WorkerStudy that can helpBachelor degreeMedian pay$65,000 (estimate)
- Theatre ProducerStudy that can helpBachelor degreeMedian pay$96,200 (estimate)
“In demand” means the job is on the national skills shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure. Check the course and provider are approved for the work you want, as rules differ by state.
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