Bachelor of Creative Arts(On-Campus Delivery)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Creative Arts program equips students with the business and leadership skills necessary to succeed in the creative arts industries. This flexible degree completion program can be completed in as few as 15 months and offers a comprehensive understanding of the methodologies, tools, and perspectives of the creative arts. Graduates will be prepared for careers in film, television, music, theater, and the visual arts, as well as for starting their own creative businesses.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Program Title:

Bachelor of Creative Arts (On-Campus Delivery)

Overview:

The Bachelor of Creative Arts program is designed to provide students who already hold a diploma in an artistic discipline the practical business and leadership skills needed to succeed in the creative arts industries. Developed for full-time students and those in the workforce, this flexible degree completion program can be completed in as few as 15 months. Students will gain a complete understanding of the methodologies, tools, and perspectives of their chosen industries, including talent management, project budgeting, financial planning, and legal and ethical considerations in the creative arts.

Objectives:

• Provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed as creative leaders in the arts industries
• Develop students' understanding of the business and management aspects of the creative arts
• Prepare students for careers in a variety of creative fields, including film, television, music, theater, and the visual arts

Program Description:

The Bachelor of Creative Arts program is a 36-credit hour program that can be completed in as few as 15 months. The program consists of a core curriculum of courses in business, management, and the arts, as well as electives in a student's chosen area of specialization. The core curriculum includes courses in:

• Creative Arts in Cultural Context
• Creative Arts in Ethical and Legal Context
• Research Methods for the Creative Arts
• Managing Talent
• Creative Arts in Political and Public Policy Context
• Managing Projects in the Creative Arts
• Financial Leadership for the Creative Arts
• Criticism - Methods of Evaluating and Assessing Creative Activity
• Entrepreneurship and the Creative Arts
• Global Perspectives on the Creative Arts
Students can choose from a variety of electives in their chosen area of specialization, such as:
• Film Production
• Acting
• Screenwriting
• Music Production
• Visual Arts
• Theater Production
• Dance

Outline:

Course Schedule:

The Bachelor of Creative Arts program is offered on a year-round schedule, with courses starting in January, April, July, and October. Students can choose to take courses full-time or part-time, and can complete the program in as few as 15 months or as long as four years.

Individual Modules with Descriptions:

The following is a list of the individual modules in the Bachelor of Creative Arts program, along with their descriptions:

• Creative Arts in Cultural Context: This module explores the role of the arts in society, examining the ways in which art reflects and shapes culture.
Students will learn about the different ways that art can be used to communicate ideas, values, and emotions.
• Creative Arts in Ethical and Legal Context: This module examines the ethical and legal issues that arise in the creative arts.
Students will learn about the copyright laws, fair use, and the ethical responsibilities of artists.
• Research Methods for the Creative Arts: This module introduces students to the research methods used in the creative arts.
Students will learn how to conduct research, analyze data, and communicate their findings.
• Managing Talent: This module provides students with the skills needed to manage talent in the creative arts.
Students will learn about the different types of talent contracts, the negotiation process, and the legal and ethical issues that arise in talent management.
• Creative Arts in Political and Public Policy Context: This module examines the role of the arts in politics and public policy.
Students will learn about the ways in which art can be used to influence public opinion and shape policy.
• Managing Projects in the Creative Arts: This module provides students with the skills needed to manage projects in the creative arts.
Students will learn about the different phases of project management, the budgeting process, and the legal and ethical issues that arise in project management.
• Financial Leadership for the Creative Arts: This module provides students with the skills needed to manage the financial aspects of creative projects.
Students will learn about the different types of funding sources, the budgeting process, and the financial reporting requirements for creative organizations.
• Criticism - Methods of Evaluating and Assessing Creative Activity: This module introduces students to the different methods of evaluating and assessing creative activity.
Students will learn about the criteria used to judge creative work, and how to provide constructive criticism.
• Entrepreneurship and the Creative Arts: This module provides students with the skills needed to start and manage their own creative businesses.
Students will learn about the different types of business models, the marketing and sales process, and the financial management of creative businesses.
• Global Perspectives on the Creative Arts: This module examines the global creative arts industry.
Students will learn about the different ways that art is produced, distributed, and consumed around the world.

Assessment:

Students in the Bachelor of Creative Arts program are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Exams
• Essays
• Presentations
• Projects
• Portfolios
The specific assessment methods used in each course will vary depending on the nature of the course.

Teaching:

The Bachelor of Creative Arts program is taught by a team of experienced faculty who are active in the creative arts industry. Faculty members use a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Workshops
• Guest lectures
• Field trips
The program also offers a variety of opportunities for students to get involved in hands-on learning, such as internships and research projects.

Careers:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Creative Arts program will be prepared for a variety of careers in the creative arts, including:

• Filmmakers
• Actors
• Screenwriters
• Music producers
• Visual artists
• Theater producers
• Dance choreographers
• Arts administrators
• Creative directors
Graduates will also be prepared to start their own creative businesses.