
Federation University
Bachelor of Arts (Creative Arts) (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Arts (Honours) is a fourth-year program that serves as a prelude to a higher degree in research or to professional practice in a range of careers that entail advanced research work.
With half the program dedicated to a thesis-based experience of independent research conducted professionally, the program prepares individuals for professional or research work in the disciplinary field of their preference. It provides training in methodology, research skills and theoretical inquiry.
This Creative Arts stream enables students to choose to study any discipline within Visual or Performing Arts. The major project is a practice-driven thesis consisting of creative work and an exegesis.
Delivery mode
Federation University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Mount Helen, Ballarat, VIC
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Creative Arts) (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Graphic Designer
A Graphic Designer creates visual material for use by their organisation or for outside clients. You’ll use a range of design software to prepare w...
Animator
An Animator produces illustrated scenes using 2D or 3D techniques to tell a story or convey a message. You might be involved in planning and design...
Multimedia Artist
A Multimedia Artist creates visual content across multiple platforms, including digital, print, animation, and video media, utilising software tool...
Art Curator
Art Curators identify and recommend art pieces, artefacts, and display material for acquisition by galleries and museums. They may organise the pur...
Arts Administrator
An Arts Administrator is responsible for overseeing various aspects of arts organisations, including managing budgets, coordinating events, and lia...
Creative Director
Creative Directors are advertising and marketing professionals who direct the way the organisation’s products, services, and brand is visually proj...
Film Editor
A Film Editor puts together a movie production after filming has been completed. You’ll choose which scenes to include in the finished product and...
Video Editor
A Video Editor puts footage together during the creation of television, films, advertisements or other video productions. You’ll make decisions abo...
Illustrator
An Illustrator produces creative images used for a range of purposes. You might prepare illustrations used in story books or prepare images used in...
Exhibition Designer
An Exhibition Designer creates engaging and visually striking displays for exhibitions, trade shows, and museums. You might work for design firms,...
About Federation University
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