Cutting edge facilities
By providing students with access to industry-standard equipment and state-of-the-art facilities the School of Creative Industries is able to prepare them for diverse and successful careers.
School of Creative Industries
Cultivating creativity
At the School of Creative Industries, we are animators, communicators, musicians, performers, artists, designers and so much more.
Our precinct in the Newcastle CBD – comprised of NUspace, the Conservatorium of Music, University House and Northumberland House (Watt Space Gallery) – provides state-of-the-art facilities to more than 2,000 students.
We deliver innovative experiences across design, filmmaking, animation, music, journalism, dance, drama, games design, and art. Our School also offers music production suites, performing arts and visual communication spaces, and cutting-edge design and creative arts facilities.
Creative Collaboration
Creative Industries students produced the official music video for The Living End’s new single ‘Not Like The Other Boys’.
Study with us
At the School of Creative Industries, we offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research higher degree programs.
Student experience
Blue Heeler Film Festival
Muswellbrook Shire Council tasked five students from the University of Newcastle to present this year's festival.
Real world experience
From track-side operations to event marketing, television, public relations and communications – it's a chance for our students to put theory into practice.
Creative showcase
School research
Research in the School of Creative Industries reflects the creative, dynamic and multimedia-oriented nature of the areas of communication, creative arts, design, music and natural history illustration.
Our researchers benefit from working across disciplines in ways that enable more complex approaches to broader areas of study and practice.
Latest news
News • 9 Mar 2020
History under the spotlight at the Newcastle Writers Festival
The Newcastle Writers Festival will again this year feature talks from historians, not only from the University of Newcastle, but also from the local area and beyond.
News • 6 Mar 2020
Discover the stories behind the stories: Newcastle Writers Festival 2020
With another amazing line up of authors, academics, commentators and journalists, including a wealth from our University, tickets to this year’s Newcastle Writers Festival, on April 3-5, will be in hot demand!
News • 6 Mar 2020
Students at the heart of unique partnership with music industry giant BMG
An opportunity to work alongside some of the world’s biggest and best-established artists and music industry professionals is now a reality for students at the University of Newcastle.
Upcoming events
Event • 6 Apr 2020 at 6:30pm
CANCELLED - Voice, Treaty, Truth 2020 Public Forum
Sadly, we have decided to cancel the Purai Public Form on Voice Treaty Truth, given the COVID-19 situation and the cancellation of the Newcastle Writers’ Festival, and will reschedule for…
Event • 29 Apr 2020 at 6:30pm
Tim Ross | Designing a Legacy: Newcastle
Almost everyone says goodbye to their family home at some stage. It’s hard enough at the best of times. Now imagine if your family home is designed by one of…
Event • 17 Jun 2020 at 12:00am
POSTPONED - ASPERA Conference 2020
RESCHEDULED DATE TBADUE TO THE CURRENTLY EVOLVING PUBLIC HEALTH SITUATION THE ORGANISERS HAVE DECIDED TO PLACE THIS EVENT ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. UPDATES WILL BE PROVIDED AS SOON AS…
School contacts
General enquiries
-
School of Creative Industries
SOCI@newcastle.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 4985 4500