Auditions and interviews
Requirements and dates for auditions and interviews
There are specific audition or interview requirements relevant for each major in the Bachelor of Creative Arts and Community Wellbeing. Check the 'Entry requirements' section via the link to find out how to prepare and what to bring. If you don't have an ATAR, you may be able to gain entry by successfully undertaking the audition/interview.
View the requirements for the Music major
Audition and interview process for the Trimester 1 2026 intake:
Application process | Date |
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Online audition and interview period | Thursday 7 August 2025–Thursday 5 February 2026 |
Applications finalised | Thursday 5 February 2026 |
Trimester 1 study period starts | Monday 16 February 2026 |
More information and guidelines of the online audition and interview will be provided via email once you have submitted the audition and interview form.
View the requirements for the Theatre major
Audition and interview process for the Trimester 1 2026 intake:
Application process | Date |
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Audition and interview round 1 | Wednesday 1 October 2025 |
Audition and interview round 2 | Tuesday 18 November 2025 |
Audition and interview round 3 | Tuesday 20 January 2026 |
Applications finalised | Thursday 5 February 2026 |
Trimester 1 study period starts | Monday 16 February 2026 |
If you are unable to attend, please email us to organise an audition/interview outside of these rounds.
View the requirements for the Visual Art major
Interview rounds for the Trimester 1 2026 intake:
Application process | Date |
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Interview round 1 | Thursday 28 August 2025 |
Interview round 2 | Friday 3 October 2025 |
Interview round 3 | Wednesday 3 December 2025 |
Interview round 4 | Tuesday, 20 January 2026 |
Applications finalised | Thursday 5 February 2026 |
Trimester 1 study period starts | Monday 16 February 2026 |
If you are unable to attend an interview period, please email us to organise an interview outside of these rounds.
There is no fee for auditions or interviews.
Applicants for the Bachelor of Digital Design degree will need to attend an interview if ATAR requirements are not able to be met. Check the 'Entry requirements' section for the degree to find out how to prepare and what to bring.
Applicants for the Bachelor of Film and Screen Production degree will need to attend an interview if ATAR requirements are not able to be met. Check the 'Entry requirements' section for the degree to find out how to prepare and what to bring.
Check the 'Entry requirements' section of the Bachelor of Music degree page to find out how to prepare and what to bring. If you don't have an ATAR, you may be able to gain entry by successfully undertaking the audition/interview.
Audition and interview process for the Trimester 1 2026 intake
Application process | Date |
---|---|
Online audition and interview period | Thursday 7 August 2025–Thursday 5 February 2026 |
Applications finalised | Thursday 5 February 2026 |
Trimester 1 study period starts | Monday 16 February 2026 |
More information and guidelines of the online audition and interview will be provided via email once you have submitted the audition and interview form.
Check the 'Entry requirements' section of the Bachelor of Theatre degree page to find out how to prepare and what to bring. If you don't have an ATAR, you may be able to gain entry by successfully undertaking the audition/interview.
Audition and interview process for the Trimester 1 2026 intake
Application process | Date |
---|---|
Audition and interview round 1 | Wednesday 1 October 2025 |
Audition and interview round 2 | Tuesday 18 November 2025 |
Audition and interview round 3 | Tuesday 20 January 2026 |
Applications finalised | Thursday 5 February 2026 |
Trimester 1 study period starts | Monday 16 February 2026 |
If you are unable to attend, please email us to organise an audition/interview outside of these rounds.
There is no fee for auditions or interviews.
Check the 'Entry requirements' section of the Bachelor of Visual Art degree page to find out how to prepare and what to bring. If you don't have an ATAR, you may be able to gain entry by successfully undertaking the audition/interview.
- Bachelor of Visual Art (Curation, Innovation and Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Visual Art (Visual Art Studio Practice)
Interview rounds for the Trimester 1 2026 intake
Application process | Date |
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Interview round 1 | Thursday 28 August 2025 |
Interview round 2 | Friday 3 October 2025 |
Interview round 3 | Wednesday 3 December 2025 |
Interview round 4 | Tuesday, 20 January 2026 |
Applications finalised | Thursday 5 February 2026 |
Trimester 1 study period starts | Monday 16 February 2026 |
If you are unable to attend an interview period, please email us to organise an interview outside of these rounds.
There is no fee for auditions or interviews.
Audition and interview tips
Interview tips for the Visual Art and Theatre majors
It's all about YOU
Be prepared to talk about yourself and the visual art or theatre you're interested in. What other arts are you interested in? Why does the notion of ‘creative arts and community wellbeing’ appeal to you?Show and tell
Get ready to discuss your portfolio and the experiences you had creating those works. You don’t need to limit your work to art created for school assessment – bring a variety of pieces to show off the extent of your talent!Ask away
Prepare some questions to ask the panel and really engage in the interview!Practice, practice, practice
Have a mock interview in front of your friends, family, or the mirror so you are comfortable and confident on the day.
Take some time to get ready and you will be set! If you have any questions prior to your interview, please contact us.
Audition tips for the Music major
It's all about YOU
Be prepared to talk about yourself and the music you're interested in. What other arts are you interested in? Why does the notion of ‘creative arts and community wellbeing’ appeal to you?
Show and tell
Get ready to discuss the music/songs you are going to perform at the audition. Why did you choose these and why do you like them?
Stand out from the crowd
Don't be afraid to include original music in your audition. Are you a songwriter or composer?
Practice, practice, practice
Perform in front of your friends, family and the mirror so you are comfortable and confident on the day.
Tune up
Make sure your instrument is tuned and you are properly warmed up beforehand. Bring back-ups too: reeds, strings, cleaning materials, etc.
Ask away
Remember, the audition panel want you to succeed, and you are auditioning them too, so prepare some questions to ask.
Keep these things in mind and you will be ready to rock your audition! If you have any questions prior to your interview, please contact us.
It's all about YOU
Be prepared to talk about yourself and the music you're interested in. What other arts are you interested it?
Show and tell
Get ready to discuss the music/songs you are going to perform at the audition. Why did you choose these and why do you like them?
Stand out from the crowd
Don't be afraid to include original music in your audition. Are you a songwriter or composer?
Practice, practice, practice
Perform in front of your friends, family and the mirror so you are comfortable and confident on the day.
Tune up
Make sure your instrument is tuned and you are properly warmed up beforehand. Bring back-ups too: reeds, strings, cleaning materials, etc.
Ask away
Remember, the audition panel want you to succeed, and you are auditioning them too, so prepare some questions to ask.
Keep these things in mind and you will be ready to rock your audition! If you have any questions prior to your audition, please contact us.
Practice makes perfect
You’ll do your best if you prepare and practice your audition piece: don’t just practice in your bedroom, perform all over the house! Make sure you show others and are comfortable with having an audience.
Be true to yourself
Choose monologues that YOU can relate to: aim for something contemporary and Australian that matches your age. Don’t worry about using an accent; we want to hear you and your voice.
Do your research
Try and read the play beforehand to understand the context of your monologue.
It’s all in the eyes
Engage with the audition panel and use eye contact when you’re performing. They want to see your confidence and focus!
Ask away
You will have the opportunity to ask questions at your interview so prepare some beforehand and bring them with you.
It’s time to shine
Arrive to the audition with an open mind and get ready to show off your skills. Don’t take suggestions and direction from the panel negatively, use them as an opportunity to show the diversity of your skills and take feedback on board.
Comfy is the new black
Wear comfortable black clothes that cover your body. Also, remember to wear comfy shoes that you can work on the floor with.
There’s no ‘I’ in team
Be prepared to work with others in a workshop – the panel will want to see how you focus on the task, how well you respond to others and communicate your ideas.
5 years from now…
Be prepared to talk about what you want to do with your art in the future – where do you see yourself?
Stand out from the crowd
Talk about the type of art/arts you are interested in? What else do you like: Music? Bands? Theatre? Knitting? Films? Cats? Footy?
Show and tell
Bring your recent work in a portfolio (within the last 3 years). If any pieces are too big, take good, clear photos of the work and bring these with you.
Ask away
Prepare some questions to ask the panel and really engage in the interview!
Paint the full picture
You don’t need to limit your work to art created for school assessment – bring a variety of pieces to show off the extent of your talent!
Take us on a journey
In the interview, lay your pieces out chronologically so the panel can see how your ideas have developed.
Out and about
Get ready to discuss your experience and what exhibitions you’ve attended or been in.
Share your knowledge
Bring along examples of any content you have written about art: assignments, catalogue essays, reflections, journals/diaries, etc.
Take some time to get ready and you will be set! If you have any questions prior to your interview, please contact us.