Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in Festivals

Adelaide University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 04249J

South Australia is often referred to as the 'Festival State' - and it's no wonder why. We host world-renowned festivals like the Adelaide Fringe, Adelaide Festival and WOMADelaide. Our year-long calendar of arts and cultural events attracts audiences from across the globe. Adelaide University's Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in Festivals is uniquely designed to engage with our state's festival scene. You'll have the opportunity to connect with leaders in the creative sector, building your professional network and experience. Gain practical skills in event management, budgeting and curation of arts festivals. Explore broader concepts like the role festivals play in our community, society and culture. Build professional, transferable skills through core creative arts courses, preparing you to work across a range of careers within the creative industries. Pair your Festivals major with a second, complementary major aligned with your interests and career goals.

Structure

144 units

Subjects

  • An Ethically Rich Life COREX001
  • Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone COREX002
  • Igniting Change: Ideas to Action COREX003
  • Proppa Ways, Future Practice COREX004
  • Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry COREX005
  • Ways of Being, Ways of Seeing COREX006
  • Creative Worlds: Industries, Identities and Opportunities CREA1000
  • Creative Solutions: Reimagining Projects CREA2001
  • Foundations of Event Management HOSP1001
  • The Adelaide Festival Experience HOSP2003
  • Festivals Operations Management HOSP2004
  • Creative Tourism: Food, Wine and Festivals HOSP2005
  • Curation, Performance and Exhibition CREA3000
  • Introduction to Festivals HOSP3001
  • Eventful Cities and Event Leveraging HOSP3002
  • Film Festival Cultures SOCI3001
  • Creative Arts Professional Experience CREA3901
  • Comicbook Creation COMIBCRAR
  • Performing Arts PERFBCRAR
  • Creative Industries CREIBCRAR
  • Creative Writing CREWBCRAR
  • Digital Media and Web Design DIGMBCRAR
  • Games Design and Production GAMEBCRAR
  • Immersive Media IMEDBCRAR
  • Screen Production SCRPBCRAR

Standard entry requirements

  • Secondary education (Year 12).
  • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
  • Vocational Education and Training (VET).
  • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
  • Higher education study.
  • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Adelaide City Campus International: $130,200 No
  • Full-time : 3 years
Magill Campus International: $130,200 No
  • Full-time : 3 years

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