Performing Arts Courses in Adelaide
There are 7 courses available in Adelaide for people who want to study performing arts.
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Music Librarian
Accompanist
Singer
Music Producer
Musician
Music Teacher
The Bachelor of Arts (Music) offers advanced music studies, aiming to deepen students' understanding of music's cultural, historical, and analytical aspects from various periods and cultures. This course offers specialized areas like musicology or theory, preparing for advanced research. Additionally, it enhances knowledge in music language and musicianship, guiding students towards professionalism. Students acquire competencies aligned with Australia's creative industries, ensuring aptitude in performance, creation, and interpretation of music, and potential pathways like teaching or music therapy..
Average duration: 3 years.
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Director
Actor
Playwright
Drama Teacher
Performance Artist
The Bachelor of Arts (Drama) provides a comprehensive understanding of theatre and screen, from Greek tragedies to modern innovations. Practical workshops focus on techniques such as movement, voice, and improvisation. Students gain insights into various performance styles and histories, critique live performances, and enhance their ability to analyse performance. This course equips students with transferable communication skills, preparing them for roles in the performing arts industry or as a foundation for secondary-school drama teaching, with additional qualifications..
Average duration: 3 years.
CUA60620
On Campus
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Actor
Theatre Performer
Production Assistant
Film Editor
Screenplay Writer
Grip
Gaffer
Director of Photography
Camera Assistant
Get started in film and TV with the CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media. This nationally recognised diploma delivers advanced skills in film making, screen writing and film acting. You’ll learn to make the transition from stage and theatre performance to acting in front of a camera, and graduate with a working knowledge of how feature films are written and produced.
Enquire now for upcoming enrolment dates and intake opportunities..
Average duration: 12 months.
CUA51120
On Campus
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Design Assistant
Illustrator
Performing Arts Technician
Fashion Design Assistant
Art Studio Assistant
Sculptor
Potter
Painter
Artist
The CUA51120 Diploma of Visual Arts supports your career in photography, ceramics, painting, digital art, printmaking, sculpting, and fashion — or for further developing your creative hobbies and artistic interests. It’s the perfect blend of creative arts history, theory, and practice. Over 12 months you’ll be refining your practical skills across a range of mediums, plus realising and presenting a body of your own creative work. Even better, you’ll have the opportunity to join an international study tour to the world’s artistic hotspots such as Milan, Paris, New York, Shanghai, Hong Kong.
Enquire now for the list of study choices and details of the portfolio submission required at enrolment. .
Average duration: 12 months.
CUA50820
Online, On Campus
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Music Composer
Songwriter
Music Teacher
Musician
Music Tutor
Jazz Musician
The nationally recognised CUA50820 Diploma of Music primes you for success in the music industry. Whether you’re wanting to become a guitar teacher, sound engineer, music promoter, or international recording artist, this course will give your career a kickstart. Your studies begin with music industry essentials, teaching you how to manage the copyright of your music and keep yourself healthy and safe. You’ll then choose specialty units in career interest areas: Performance, Creation and Composition, Music Tuition, Sound Production, and Music Business. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, specialisation choices (and their availability) as well as course openings near you..
Average duration: 12 months.
CUA41320
Online, On Campus
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Artist
Painter
Potter
Jeweller
Sculptor
Art Studio Assistant
Fashion Design Assistant
Performing Arts Technician
Production Assistant
Design Assistant
The CUA41320 Certificate IV in Visual Arts is an exciting 1 year course for anyone wanting to bring their creative interests to a professional level. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you the history and theory of visual arts while developing your techniques as an artist in drawing, sculpture, wood objects and 3D digital design. Graduate with a completed project ready for exhibition.
Enquire now for the list of study units and instructions for enrolment..
Average duration: 12 months.
CUA31120
Online, On Campus, Distance
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Artist
Painter
Potter
Sculptor
Art Studio Assistant
Fashion Design Assistant
Production Assistant
Performing Arts Technician
Design Assistant
Work alongside a professional photographer or just indulge your personal creativity and love of photography with the CUA31120 Certificate III in Visual Arts. This nationally recognised training course will help you develop a creative arts practice and teach you how to produce commercial grade photographs. Over 6 months you will be: exploring the use of colour, extending your critical thinking skills, producing digital images, producing prints, using wet darkroom techniques to produce monochrome photographs.
Enquire now for the list of training centres and study dates..
Average duration: 6 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I complete my qualification in Adelaide?
Yes, there are course providers who offer qualifications in performing arts in Adelaide. Find a course provider near you. Once you make an enquiry, a course advisor will get in touch to discuss your study options and course fees.
What study modes are available?
There are several campuses within the Adelaide area that provide training in performing arts. The closest campus is 1km away from the center of Adelaide. You can also study a performing arts course through online or distance learning. Find a course provider that best suits your needs.
What job opportunities can I expect from a career in performing arts?
Job Pathways
Here are some potential career pathways within performing arts. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.