Unit Catalogue

This unit prepares creative arts students to launch their career in the creative sector from the strength developed in knowledge, skills and technique in their chosen discipline. Students prepare a digital portfolio and professional CV and present their creative practice through Showcase activities and events. Students collaborate with each other to present, program and promote the events, activities and each other's creative practice.

This unit launches creative arts students into careers in the arts sector by showcasing their creative practice through portfolios and Showcase events, including exhibitions, screenings, performances and presentations. Industry and community members are invited to experience the artwork and meet the emerging artists. Students are encouraged to engage with their local creative arts sector as well as introduced to national and international networks.

Students develop ideas for a Showcase and learn how to work effectively with each other to present creative work, managing resources within a timeframe and budget, to present and promote events and activities (online and/or in-person). Students bring their individual creative practice from across the major disciplines to this unit. Some of the artwork may be created individually (for instance visual art pieces or a singer/songwriter piece); some artworks may be created in groups (for instance a short film or a theatre performance). Students curate their best work into a portfolio to showcase online. Students network with their peers and relevant industry professionals in readiness for a professional career.

This unit is only available to students enrolled in the final year of the Bachelor of Creative Arts.

The artwork from this unit will be presented where possible across CDU's campuses with a focus on campuses in Darwin and Sydney. The Showcase in Darwin connects students to local audiences and industry opportunities and the growing potential for creative jobs in the NT. The Showcase in Sydney provides students with a wider exposure to national audiences and industry opportunities.

Note: Active participation in the preparation and presentation of the Showcase activities and events (whether in person at the Casuarina campus or online for scheduled events) is essential for this unit. Students are required to participate in the presentation of their work at the end of the semester for an intensive period of a few days (for Internal students at events at the Casuarina campus or for External students for scheduled online events).