The School of Creative Arts and Humanities is defined by its commitment to experimentation, professionalism, and interdisciplinary collaboration at the intersections of creative arts, communications, and humanities. We empower students to become experts in their craft by exploring cutting-edge ideas and global perspectives, ensuring they leave with the practical experience and valuable industry connections needed to re-imagine shared futures.
School of Creative Arts and Humanities
About us
Facilities
The School of Creative Arts and Humanities boasts state-of-the-art facilities ensuring students gain hands-on technical and conceptual expertise in industry-standard settings.
- Music: Flagship music recording studios and post-production suites.
- Media: Professional video production spaces with director’s suite, multimedia digital studios, vocal booths, radio studios, edit suites and a screen media/newsroom.
- Performance: Versatile venues include a 100-seat performance space, a black box studio, and state-of-the-art rehearsal and performance facilities.
- Visual Arts: Specialised studios supporting a wide range of contemporary practices.
- Design studios and makerspaces: Sophisticated areas for visual communication design (creative print and screen-based design), animation, interactive media, 3D printing and prototyping, creative production and enterprise development.
Throughout the year, our students showcase their innovative work in dynamic performances, theatre productions, and exhibitions. These events provide essential public platforms for our emerging artists, performers, and designers to share their creativity with the community.
Industry partnerships and work-integrated learning
We ensure students are career-ready by integrating work-integrated learning (WIL) into our degree programs through strong partnerships with community and cultural organisations.
Through internships and practical experiences, our students gain invaluable expertise, knowledge, and industry connections. Graduates leave with the networks needed to thrive in their chosen careers as artists, communicators, writers, and professionals.
Our partners include:
- Media and communication: The ABC Illawarra, Illawarra Mercury, Screen Illawarra
- Arts and performance: Merrigong Theatre, ATYP National Studio, Hazelhurst Art Centre, Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, Wollongong Conservatorium of Music
- Writing and film: South Coast Writers Centre, ASPERA, Bus Stop Films
Our research
As part of the Faculty of Arts, Society and Business, the School of Creative Arts and Humanities fosters a vibrant research culture, supporting cross-discipline collaboration, driving change and contributing to a more sustainable and fair future.
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