provide a balance of critical, practical, theoretical and contextual
studies of the arts;
develop interdisciplinary knowledge of academic depth and practical
application across the performing, visual and literary arts;
present courses that result in performances by students specialising in
each of the various art areas;
provide for the development of personal and management skills suitable
for a variety of arts-orientated jobs.
On completion of the course,
students should:
have acquired a practical, theoretical, critical, historical and
contextual knowledge and understanding of and across the performing visual
and/or literary arts;
have completed interdisciplinary courses resulting in performances or
exhibitions requiring cooperative contributions from students in various art
forms;
be able to demonstrate a balance of critical, practical, theoretical,
historical and contextual knowledge in at least two of the following fields -
drama, music, dance, visual arts, film and television and creative writing;
be able to demonstrate academic skills leading to postgraduate study and
research into the arts;
be able to contribute to the community through well-developed skills in
problem solving and skills in communication;
have acquired a general education in and across the arts suitable for
employment in fields which prefer a broadly based degree as a basis for
on-the-job training.
