Performing Arts is the study of creating and performing works of music, dance and drama.

The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of the artistic and technical aspects of creating, producing and performing music, dance and drama, and the history, development and theory of performing arts. It also involves developing the ability to design, create and perform an original piece of work.

Courses in Narrow Field 1001 Performing Arts develop skills in:

• arranging, composing, transcribing and conducting musical compositions and scores
• choreographing and performing dance to harmonise with music and subject, illustrate a story, convey emotion or
• complement a musical show
• creating and interpreting roles for productions to communicate their subject and meaning
• critically analysing music form and harmony
• playing musical instruments or singing as a soloist or member of an ensemble, band, orchestra or choir
• producing and directing musical, comedy and drama performances
• writing plays and creating works for stage and screen

This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:

100101  Music
100103  Drama and Theatre Studies
100105  Dance
100199  Performing Arts, n.e.c.

Music is the study of the history, theory, creation and performance of music.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• music arranging, transcribing and conducting
• composition and song writing
• musicology
• individual and group voice and instrumental performance

Drama and Theatre Studies is the study of the history, theory, creation and performance of dramatic works. It includes speech, movement, mime, characterisation, improvisation and stage craft.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• acting, voice and movement
• costumes and props
• scriptwriting
• interpreting stories and themes
• stage production directing
• stage management

Dance is the study of the history, theory, creation and performance of works of dance.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• choreography
• dance improvisation
• dance technique
• dance notation and analysis

This detailed field includes all Performing Arts not elsewhere classified.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• animateuring

Visual Arts and Crafts is the study of non-literary visual forms of creative expression for artistic and aesthetic purposes.

The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of the history, development and theory of the visual arts, and the artistic and technical aspects of creating and producing art and craft and photographs. It also involves developing the ability to design, create and exhibit an original piece of work.

Courses in Narrow Field 1003 Visual Arts and Crafts develop skills in:

• adjusting camera angles, settings and subjects to achieve the desired effect
• developing ideas for artistic presentation
• drawing, painting, sculpting and using other techniques to produce artistic objects
• selecting artistic media, methods and materials
• using appropriate equipment and techniques to produce high quality photographs
• using techniques to harmonise light, line, colour, design and form

This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:

100301  Fine Arts
100303  Photography
100305  Crafts
100307  Jewellery Making
100309  Floristry
100399  Visual Arts and Crafts, n.e.c.

Fine Arts is the study of non-literary visual forms of creative expression for artistic and aesthetic purposes, and the methods of creating those forms.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include

• art appreciation
• calligraphy
• drawing
• painting
• sculpture

Art history. This is included in Detailed Field 090305 History.

Photography is the study of composing, taking, developing, printing, enlarging and presenting photographs for creative and practical purposes.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• photographic development
• view camera control and manipulation
• photo equipment technology
• photographic theory
• photographic lighting techniques

Crafts is the study of fashioning individual objects for decorative, ornamental and functional purpose.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• batik
• ceramics
• embroidery
• tapestry
• woodcraft

Jewellery Making is the study of designing, producing and repairing ornaments for personal adornment.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• lapidary
• gem settings
• jewellery design
• precious and non-precious metal working

Floristry is the study of designing and displaying floral arrangements.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• cut flower presentation
• floral design and colour
• floristry equipment
• floristry plant materials

This detailed field includes all Visual Arts and Crafts not elsewhere classified.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• animation
• fashion consultancy

Graphic and Design Studies is the study of the techniques and skills necessary to design and produce finished work, and solve design and visual communication problems. It includes the study of clothing design and creation.

The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of the artistic and technical aspects of creating and producing an original piece of work.

Courses in Narrow Field 1005 Graphic and Design Studies develop skills in:

• determining the objectives of design in consultation with management, sales and manufacturing staff and clients
• formulating design concepts for garments
• preparing illustrations and sketches to present design concepts
• supervising the production of sample garments
• using pictures and symbols to make a clear graphic statement

This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:

100501  Graphic Arts and Design Studies
100503  Textile Design
100505  Fashion Design
100599  Graphic and Design Studies, n.e.c.

Electronic (desktop) publishing. This is included in Detailed Field 030103 Printing.

Graphic Arts and Design Studies is the study of designing and producing visual representations of concepts and information.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• three-dimensional design
• design theory
• design in context
• design drawing and illustration
• industrial arts

Textile Design is the study of designing and producing textiles.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• computer-aided textile design
• science of textiles
• woven tapestry and experimental textiles

Fashion Design is the study of creatively combining line, form and fabric in designing and constructing fashion garments.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• history and theory of fashion
• fashion drawing and illustration
• garment pattern development
• fashion design concepts

This detailed field includes all Graphic and Design Studies not elsewhere classified.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• furniture design
• wood design
• footwear design

Communication and Media Studies is the study of creating, producing, disseminating and evaluating messages.

The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of the artistic and technical aspects of audio-visual communication. It also involves developing the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Courses in Narrow Field 1007 Communication and Media Studies develop skills in:

• collecting and analysing facts about events and individuals
• editing films and video tapes, and adding sound tracks
• planning, directing and co-ordinating the filming of motion picture and television programmes
• producing and transmitting messages and evaluating their effectiveness
• recording and broadcasting radio productions
• writing reports, commentaries and stories

This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:

100701  Audio Visual Studies
100703  Journalism
100705  Written Communication
100707  Verbal Communication
100799  Communication and Media Studies, n.e.c.

Electronic (desktop) publishing. This is included in Detailed Field 030103 Printing.

Audio Visual Studies is the study of producing films and videos, and television and radio programmes.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• audio visual equipment operation
• cinema studies
• film and video editing
• film theory
• radio programme production
• sound production

Journalism is the study of researching current affairs and events and other matters of interests and reporting them.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• newspaper layout
• news gathering techniques
• television and radio news scripting
• reporting and writing for the media

Written Communication is the study of developing effective written communication skills.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• copy writing
• letter writing
• poetry writing
• story writing
• technical writing

Verbal Communication is the study of developing effective verbal communication skills.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• debating
• public speaking

This detailed field includes all Communication and Media Studies not elsewhere classified.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• multimedia
• photomedia

This narrow field includes all Creative Arts not elsewhere classified.

This narrow field comprises the following detailed field:

109999  Creative Arts, n.e.c.

This detailed field includes all Creative Arts not elsewhere classified.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• art criticism