Master Of Creative Arts

The Master of Creative Arts (MCA) is an intensive course focusing on the attainment of high level practical skills. It normally consists of two units of coursework plus a major presentation.

Assessment for the major presentation is by one external and at least one internal assessor.

Each student is allocated a supervisor(s) who is responsible for the overall program and supervision of the student's work, and for ensuring that the administration of work is effective and sensitive to the student's needs. The supervisor(s) works with the student and advises on:

1. development of practical work and its documentation;

2. preparation of creative work;

3. research and writing relevant to the student's work; and

4. writing of essays, set exercises, and other tasks where appropriate.

Students and supervisors should establish a schedule of meetings.

To be eligible for the award of MCA students must submit all work on, or before, agreed dates unless permission for late submission has been obtained from the supervisor(s).

It may be possible for individuals with appropriate expertise to undertake studies which involve more than one discipline area. Interested applicants should contact the Professional Officer in the Faculty of Creative Arts.

Length of Course
Minimum of 1 year full-time or 1.5 to 2 years part-time.

Requirements for Admission
Applicants for admission to the MCA program should hold a first degree in an appropriate area. Students without adequate formal qualifications may be required to complete up to 48 credit points additional study incorporating relevant subjects; 48 credit points is the maximum number that can be completed in an academic year. Applicants should also have professional experience in their chosen area of study.

Subjects leading to the Master of Creative Arts are listed below:

Postgraduate Program in Creative Writing

WRIT913	Major Presentation - Writing
WRIT910	Analysis of Texts
WRIT911	Literary Composition

Postgraduate Program in Music Performance

MUS913	Major Presentation - Music Performance
MUS910	Music Analysis
MUS912	Studies in Performance Technique

Postgraduate Program in Music Composition

MUS914	Major Presentation - Music Composition
MUS910	Music Analysis
MUS915	Studies in Composition Technique

Postgraduate Program in Theatre

THEA913	Major Presentation - Theatre
THEA910	Theatre Analysis
THEA911	Advanced Techniques in Theatre

Postgraduate Program in Visual Arts

VIS913	Major Presentation - Visual Arts
VIS910	Visual Arts Theory
VIS911	Studies in Process and Analysis: Visual Arts

Postgraduate Program in Graphic Design and New Media

DES913	Major Presentation - Graphic Design and New Media
DES910	Graphic Design and New Media Theory
DES911	Studies in Process and Analysis: Graphic Design & New Media

Other Subjects

CREA950	Aesthetics: Design Application
CREA951	Aesthetics: Sound Application