Creative Arts syllabuses

K–10 syllabuses

Study in the Creative Arts provides students with strong discipline based knowledge and the fundamental skills, creative expertise, learning mindset and critical capabilities for the future world of work. Creative Arts students experience and develop the complex skills required to create and test ideas, generate creative works with confidence, shape inquiry and critically evaluate and reflect on what they do. Study in the Creative Arts prepares students to be significant producers and informed consumers of culture.

Stage 6 syllabuses

Here you will find the Creative Arts Stage 6 syllabuses and course descriptions. Each syllabus provides exam and assessment materials, and other support materials.

Learning resources

Creative Arts HSC exam papers

Look at past HSC exam papers for Creative Arts courses with marking guidelines and feedback to help you get ready for your exams.

Creative Arts HSC standards materials

Learn how HSC marks for Creative Arts courses link to performance bands and see sample answers from students at different levels.

Glossary of key words

The glossary has important words often used in HSC exam questions. Knowing what they mean can help students get ready for the exams.

Curriculum reform

NSW is delivering a new curriculum for Kindergarten to Year 12. It's the first comprehensive reform of the NSW school curriculum in 3 decades. Learn about why and how NESA is reforming the curriculum.