Diploma of Creative Arts and Health

Engagement with the creative arts can bring joy, restore self-confidence, improve mental and physical wellbeing and contribute to improving the quality of life for everyone.

An ageing population and rising levels of depression and anxiety in youth, the elderly, and people living in rural areas are significant challenges for Tasmania, Australia and internationally.

Research is demonstrating ways in which music, visual arts, theatre and other creative arts can contribute to addressing these challenges.The Diploma of Creative Arts and Health offers you an interdisciplinary study experience that is unique.

You will gain knowledge of innovative uses of creative arts in a range of community and health-care settings, while developing an understanding of the effects of the arts on brain and body in the social and cultural context.

There are opportunities to explore your own creativity and learn about international best practice for ethical and effective implementation of arts programmes in both community and healthcare settings.If you are interested in how the power of creative arts can be used to promote wellbeing and better health in a range of community and healthcare settings - then this course is for you!

To graduate from the Diploma of Creative Arts and Health, a student must satisfactorily complete 100 credit points of study comprising:

• between 25 and 50 credit points of Introductory units
• 25 credit points of Intermediate units
• between 25 and 50 credit points of Advanced units

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you’re not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.