QUT performing arts review sparks industry-wide concern

After reported declines in enrolments, QUT is reviewing its performing arts courses, but the move is causing widespread alarm.
QUT is reviewing its suits of performing arts courses, housed at its Kelvin Grove campus, after experiencing a massive decline in enrolments. Image: Wikimedia.

After announcing the cancellation of its Art Museum late last year, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has launched a review of its performing arts courses. The Courier-Mail reported the university has experienced a 40% decline in first preferences since 2019. 

National Advocates for Arts Education (NAAE) Chair Dr John Nicholas Saunders says his group has identified the discontinuation of over 40 creative arts courses across the country since 2018. Eight more have been significantly reduced. 

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David Burton is a writer from Meanjin, Brisbane. David also works as a playwright, director and author. He is the playwright of over 30 professionally produced plays. He holds a Doctorate in the Creative Industries.