Creative Arts and Health

Explore your own creativity

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 studying a Bachelor degree with a focus on creative arts, such as a Fine Arts, Music, or Theatre and Performance in the Bachelor of Arts, you can also undertake this diploma concurrently using your electives.

Students can receive credit for their Diploma into the Bachelor of Arts and undertake a course of study in preparation for postgraduate study in counselling, occupational therapy or creative arts therapy

Understand arts in a health and community setting

The Undergraduate Certificate in Creative Arts and Health will develop your understanding of the effects of the arts on the brain and body in social and cultural contexts. This course will introduce you to ethical and effective implementation of arts programmes in both community and healthcare settings.

If you are studying to learn about self-care and explore your own creativity, we offer a range of creative arts and health units for you to choose from. You'll also have the option to study a unit on self-care, mindfulness, and stress management. After completing this course, you will have a greater understanding of how different creative expressions can influence your own health and the wellbeing of others.