Faculty of Arts and DesignShort Courses for Creatives
Explore your passion
We welcome you to the dynamic and creative environment of the Faculty of Arts and Design. We are active educators and researchers in the creative and cultural spheres who listen, engage, and pursue innovative ideas and ways of working. Together with our students and our communities we create and explore environments of wonder where critical thinking, new knowledge and creativity thrive, and partner our students in beginning their brilliant futures.
With over 50 years experience, the Faculty of Arts and Design is the local provider for practical degrees in the Arts, Design, Communication and Media and the Built Environment.
Whether you are a professional looking to upskill, or a high school student investigating life as a Uni student, come and explore our short course offerings.
Why take a DiscoverFAD short course?
5-star rating for starting salary in Communications
Top 5 in the country for median graduate income in Creative Arts
Top 10 in the country for learning resources in the Built Environment
Top 5 in the country for median graduate income in Humanities, Culture and Social Science
Upcoming courses for professionals
Story Ground Professional Learning
UC Campus
$88
May 3, 17 and 31
3 workshops
This TQI-registered professional learning opportunity offers three workshop sessions for teachers that bring together Indigenous Story practices with the disciplines of creative writing and literature.
Upcoming courses for high school students
Story Ground for Secondary Students
UC Campus
Year 10 – 12
Free
April 11, 12 and 13
3 days
Interested in telling your story? This short course will allow students the opportunity to be mentored by Dr Paul Collis in the creation of works that reflect their engagement with Aboriginal ways of thinking, knowing, being and valuing.
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UC acknowledges the Ngunnawal people, traditional custodians of the lands where Bruce campus is situated. We wish to acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of Canberra and the region. We also acknowledge all other First Nations Peoples on whose lands we gather.