The Bachelor of Circus Arts aims to produce graduates with a broad body of knowledge and skills through immersive and experiential practice-based studies in contemporary circus arts. An intense student-centred approach to learning through the conservatoire model seeks to enable students to develop the knowledge and abilities necessary to become confident and autonomous circus arts practitioners.

Work Integrated Learning is a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees. In the unit Capstone Ensemble Show (BCA30008), you'll work with a world-class guest Director to develop an ensemble show for public performance.

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of this Course students will be able to:

• Demonstrate transferable skills and knowledge of the practices, languages, forms, materials, technologies and techniques in contemporary and traditional circus arts
• Apply relevant skills and knowledge to produce and realise diverse and interdisciplinary circus performances
• Present elite performances in contemporary circus arts practice
• Develop, research, analyse and evaluate ideas, concepts and processes through creative, critical and reflective thinking and practice
• Work safely, independently and collaboratively in the contemporary circus arts discipline in response to project demands
• Interpret, communicate and present ideas, problems and arguments in modes suited to a range of audiences
• Recognise and reflect on social, cultural and ethical issues, and apply local and international perspectives to practice in the contemporary circus industry

 

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Circus Arts is designed to educate and train highly skilled industry-ready circus artists who can work as independent artists or as members of an ensemble and pursue careers in the global circus industry.