Creative Arts and Design 

 Changes to Folio Requirements for Creative Arts and Design Courses 

Deakin’s creative arts and design courses have recently undergone an important update to folio entry requirements.  A folio is now an optional entry requirement.  Course selection will still be based on an ATAR.  Should an applicant choose to submit a folio (deemed successful), that folio is considered along with the ATAR. 

• Deakin recognises creative potential, by allowing applicants to submit a portfolio of their best creative work with their application to showcase their talent and boost their chance of admission into our creative arts and design degrees (excluding drama). 
• A folio is an optional entry requirement. 
• Submitting a folio will boost an applicant’s chance of admission to Deakin by strengthening their application if they are concerned about meeting the ATAR requirements. 
• For school leavers, assessment will still be based on their ATAR, but a folio will be considered alongside their ATAR. 

Applicants who wish to enhance their application are encouraged to complete the Deakin University folio requirements by the stated deadline. Learn more about the folio requirements here.