C03044v1 Master of Creative Arts

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Overview

The Master of Creative Arts is generally intended for people with industry experience in the media and creative arts who want to undertake creative research involving the preparation and presentation of a major creative work and a thesis of about 10,000 to 15,000 words. Candidates may also participate in classroom or online seminars on thesis preparation in the first semester of enrolment.

The Master of Creative Arts provides an opportunity for those seeking to develop specific knowledge, research and creative skills relevant to the creative industries that are emerging locally and internationally.

Career options

This degree is especially valuable for those wishing to pursue a career in the creative industries.

Additional admission requirements

Selection criteria for admission include the level of qualifications or professional and creative experience in a creative arts field, the quality of the research proposal, the quality of the applicant's portfolio of creative work, evidence of potential to carry out original research, the Faculty's ability to offer appropriate supervision in the applicant's chosen field of study, proficiency in English comprehension and expression and, where necessary, demonstration of generic technical skills.

Course duration and attendance

The maximum course duration is two years of full-time, or three years of part-time study.

Course structure

This research degree is undertaken through the production of a major creative work and a supporting 10,000–15,000-word thesis. Coursework subjects may be prescribed according to individual student requirements. Examples of the creative research component include an exhibition in a traditional gallery venue or relevant digital format, such as CD-ROM, a website, video, DVD or piece of journalism.

Course completion requirements

Other information

Further information is available from the Faculty's Research Degrees Administrator on: