Discover your creativity with ECC’s Foundation Program
When watching a performance, it’s easy to think that all the creativity only happens on the stage. However, people rarely think about what happens behind the scenes in the arts and entertainment industry. Every art piece and performance requires a lot of creative thinking, skills and refinement before it goes live.
A Bachelor of Arts (Arts & Cultural Management) degree enables students with the ability to work in creative industries, such as theatres, exhibitions, galleries, concerts, festivals, and more. Students studying the course will develop professional knowledge and skills in arts and cultural management, marketing, finance and legal compliance, and industry practicums. The business skills developed in the course are transferrable to many other industries, such as public relations, marketing, travel, social enterprise, film, television and broadcasting, and many more.
Edith Cowan College’s (ECC) 1-year Foundation Program can now bridge students into the above degree course.
Fast Facts about the ECC Foundation Program
- 60% progression rate leading to Year 1 of Bachelor of Arts (Arts and Cultural Management) at ECU
- Foundation + Degree Duration: 4 years full-time
- Academic requirement: Year 11 or 12 graduates
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5 (5.0) or equivalent
- Next available intake: Semester 1, February 2025
Students wanting to apply to the program will be required to submit a video recording for the interview. The recording should be no more than 5-8 minutes long and demonstrate the following:
- Briefly describe why they are interested in the arts and culture. What hobbies or work experience do they currently have that demonstrate their interest?
- What are their future goals and aspirations as a manager or leader in arts and creative industries?
- What kind of leader do they want to be? Briefly describe their interpersonal style, key skills, and strengths in academics and/or arts.
Internship opportunities during studies at Edith Cowan University (ECU)
The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) at ECU is a strong link with the art industry, allowing final-year students to undertake 10-week internships as part of their coursework. ECU’s industry partners include some of the popular international and local organisations, such as The Walt Disney Company (Australia), ISPA (International Society for the Performing Arts), Perth Festival, Art Gallery of WA, Perth Symphony Orchestra, WA Ballet, and many more.
Notable alums in the art industry
- Christina Erskine (Senior Vice President Marketing & Promotions Aus NZ, Warner Music Australia)
- Carolyn Chard AM (Executive Director, West Australian Opera)