Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) creative application requirements

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) has additional requirements used as part of the selection process. Find out everything you need to know about the creative task and interview process.

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Creative tasks and timeline

To be considered for selection into the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), you need to submit a course application and prepare a creative task.

You must read the How to Apply information on the course page, as well as the creative task and interview requirements.

Start year intake 2027 timeline

Before August 2026
Review the entry requirements and how to apply information on the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) course page.
3 August 2026
Applications open.
28 September 2026
Applications close.
By 28 September 2026
Domestic students and international students studying in Australia, submit your course application through VTAC.
International students studying outside Australia, submit your course application direct to The University of Melbourne or via an authorised education agent.
All applicants upload your creative task to the Creative Application Platform (SlideRoom).
23–27 November 2026
Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview.

What to prepare

Creative task requirements

The creative task requires applicants to complete and submit a selection project.

Please consult the BFA (Production) Selection Project [PDF] for detailed instructions.

Interview requirements (shortlisted applicants only)

Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by a selection panel of at least two staff members, specific to your chosen specialisation.

Applicants should prepare to discuss:

  • Their creative task; and
  • motivation for undertaking the course; and
  • relevant previous experience.

The interview will run for approximately 30 minutes and will be conducted online via Zoom.

You are invited to present examples of previous work that may support your application, for example, an art or design folio, paperwork created for productions, lighting plans, photographs of previous shows, etc.

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How to submit your selection tasks

Your creative task must be uploaded and submitted via the Creative Application Platform (SlideRoom). There is a small fee associated with submitting your task which must be paid at the time of application unless you are eligible for a waiver. We recommend allowing plenty of time to prepare and submit your creative task. Applications after the published closing day cannot be accepted.

How you'll be assessed

All applicants will be ranked according to the outlined criteria, up to the capacity of places in the course.

Creative task

The creative task will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

  • Interpretation of text for live performance
  • Capacity to communicate technical and creative ideas
  • Ingenuity, resourcefulness, and imagination
  • Relevant previous experience
  • Demonstrated potential for development
Interview (shortlisted applicants only)

The interview will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

  • Clarity of communication
  • Interest and motivation for undertaking the course
  • Understanding of the course structure and expectations of the program
  • Level of maturity and self-motivation required for the course
  • Capacity to collaborate
  • Capacity to communicate technical and creative ideas
  • Relevant previous experience
  • Demonstrated potential for development