UWS Offers New Creative Degree:
The Associate Degree in Creative Industries

The new Associate Degree in Creative Industries offered by UWSCollege in 2012, is a two-year full-time degree designed for emerging artists (at least three years experience), mid-career artists and creative industries professionals who want to develop their skills in the areas of business management, entrepreneurship and innovation. The Creative Industries umbrella includes Interactive and Digital Design; Music and Performing Arts; Film, Television and Radio; Writing and Publishing; Advertising and Marketing; Media and Communication and Visual Arts.

The Associate Degree in Creative Industries offers students relevant business management knowledge and communication skills within the context of the creative industries. The core units of study are grounded in the practical application of business and management models and theory, cross-referenced with the exploration of issues facing creative industry practitioners in contemporary society.

Developed by UWSCollege in association with the University of Western Sydney, College of Business and Law, College of Arts and industry professionals, the Associate Degree in Creative Industries is an award of the University of Western Sydney.  The degree will be delivered through a series of lectures and tutorials by industry practitioners, artists and academic staff from the University of Western Sydney, with significant input from key industry advisors.

The Associate Degree in Creative Industries is a Commonwealth Government Supported (CGS) program, with HECS-HELP available for 30 places.  Applications close December 1.  For more information or to apply, go to www.iamcreative.com.au or call (02)9852 4488.