Study the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Enterprise)

Study Creative Arts (Enterprise) at Flinders

Get ready to revolutionise the creative industries.

Festivals, creative start-ups and arts centres need entrepreneurs, marketers and managers. If you’re looking for a creative career where you can lead the future of the arts, then this is the degree for you.

A cutting-edge degree that has been developed with input from leading industry practitioners, you’ll gain knowledge and skills in entrepreneurship, arts and festival management, creative computing and cultural policy education. You’ll develop strong industry links and benefit from practical experiences, hands-on projects, design thinking and direct contact with practicing creative artists.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2020 selection rank

70.00

Guaranteed selection rank

70.00

TAFElink

Certificate IV or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

224121

Delivery mode

In person:

– Bedford Park

Online: No

Duration

3 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)

Annual indicative fee

2020: $8,800

How are these fees calculated?

Start dates

– March
– July

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Why study Creative Arts (Enterprise) at Flinders

Future-proof your career in the growing cultural and creative industries, which account for 3% of world GDP and employ 29.5 million people (worldcreative.org).
Develop the skills to become a director, marketer, manager and entrepreneur in the creative industries.
Collaborate with practicing creative artists on projects.
Grow your portfolio from day one, and learn essential skills in entrepreneurship, management and critical thinking to take you from university to industry.
Learn from experienced practitioners, in small class sizes designed to suit your schedule.

Your career

Potential occupations include:

director
team leader
marketer
sponsorship manager
project manager
production manager
event manager
customer experience manager

Potential employers include:

Arts sectors
galleries
festivals
creative start-ups
media
cultural enterprises
theatres
creative studios
advertising agencies
film and television production companies

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

topics in cultural enterprise; introduction to the creative arts; innovative and creative thinking; leveraging your ecosystem for innovation; writing for digital environments; essential multimedia; marketing principles; event design and practice; and managing people and organisations.

Second year

A typical second year may include:

topics in ecologies of social transformation; innovation for social impact; creative arts theory and practice; validating desirability, feasibility and viability; entrepreneurship and small business; human resource management; multimedia production; law for business; and social media marketing.

Third year

A typical third year may include:

topics in creative enterprise placement; creating a roadmap from opportunity to impact; future trends and innovation in the arts; entrepreneurial strategies, resources and activities; e-business; advertising and public relations; business planning for new ventures; and cultural policy and the arts.

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Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

Undertake practical experiences and hands-on projects.
Benefit from direct contact with practitioners and industry.
Take advantage of exciting opportunities for innovation and collaboration.
Learn what is required to plan, develop and manage creative enterprise projects and events.
Develop a practical understanding of the transdisciplinary nature of creative production and practice.

Study abroad

There are opportunities to take your studies overseas with a student exchange program.

Add Innovation and Enterprise
to your degree

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders, you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for the careers of tomorrow.

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Graduates from the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Enterprise) program will be equipped to take on the world of culture and creativity because they will have learned not only how to derive the best of the fields of creative arts and business and innovation but also how to forecast changes in the industry and position themselves ahead of the curve.

How to apply

Choose your preferred course.

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Admission pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

For applicants using their SACE (Year 12) results (or equivalent), entry is subject to achieving a minimum selection rank of 60.

Explore our pathways

Choosing your preferences

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, other Flinders degrees you might want to include in your list are the Bachelor of Media Arts and the Bachelor of Arts.

How to apply

Select your course.

Check entry requirements.

Check your eligibility for credit.

Apply online

Obtain certified documents.

Submit your application and documents.

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English language pathways

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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Academic pathway programs

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.

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Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.