Creative Arts

Express Yourself

Grow your creative gift ...make it count

Having a creative gift benefits yourself and those around you. You need to grow your gift and look for opportunities to share it.

Unity College is an Australian leader in creative arts training from a Christian perspective. Our creative ministry programs include music, dance, drama, visual arts, audio and event production all coming from a heart of worship. We will also prepare you for involvement in arts performance and presentation both in your church and the wider community.

Training with Unity College, you will develop your skills in worship, communication, management and leadership in the arts.

Course information and application forms are following. We also require references including one from your pastor or minister.

Courses available include:

Certificate IV in Creative Ministries [More information on PDF]

This set of six courses has a strong focus on the development of creative arts skills in the context of Christian ministry. Students will be required to select a major area of study and will also have access to a wide range of electives. These courses also have a strong emphasis on spiritual growth. These courses are one year in length if studied full time.

Streams available:

Music (80802ACT)
Technical Production (80810ACT)
Drama (80813ACT)
Dance (80812ACT) (see below)
Visual Arts (80811ACT)
General Arts (80822ACT) (Any two of the above streams)

Application Form

Certificate IV in Creative Ministries (Dance) (80812ACT) [More information PDF]

This course is being offered in an on-line distance mode in conjunction with the International Christian Dance Fellowship with members in over 40 nations. Practical dance skills will be undertaken in the location where the student resides.

Application Form

Certificate IV in Music (Contemporary) (CUS40101) [More information on PDF]

This course is designed to provide students with a complementary qualification to the Certificate IV in Creative Ministries that has a secular industry application.

Application Form

Diploma of Creative Ministries [More information on PDF]

This set of seven courses will assist students in developing a solid foundation in creative arts ministry and/or leadership. These courses will further students creative arts ministry skills as well as equip students for leadership and pastoral positions in creative arts. Students also have the opportunity to grow in their effectiveness in Christian outreach through the creative arts and develop skills to perform in a secular context.

These courses also have a solid foundation in biblical and spiritual formation studies, general arts related studies and a wide range of elective options. Students studying full time will take two years to complete any one of these courses (or an additional year for students completing the appropriate Certificate IV course).

Streams available:

Arts Leadership (80801ACT) (Church or Community)
Music Performance (80820ACT)
Composition & Arrangement (80815ACT)
Drama (80818ACT)
Dance (80817ACT)
Visual Arts (80816ACT)
General Arts (80819ACT) (Any two of the above streams)

Application Form

Diploma of Music (Contemporary) (CUS50101) [More information on PDF]

This course is designed to provide students with a complementary qualification to either the Diploma of Creative Ministries (Music Performance) or Diploma of Creative Ministries (Music Composition and Arrangement) that has a secular industry application.

Application Form

Advanced Diploma of Creative Ministries [More information on PDF]

These courses will build on those skills gained in the Diploma. Students doing these courses will have the opportunity to further develop their skills in their selected area of creative arts as well as expand their leadership, ministry and biblical skills. These courses will also enable students to diversify into other areas of the arts as well as develop teaching skills. A key component of these courses will be a significant field placement in a relevant field.

Streams available: