309952 v.3 Master of Creative Practice
MCreatPrac(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 074659M
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1.5 Years
Introduction
This course is designed for those seeking to develop an understanding of creative practice in the current environment. Students develop critical and analytical understandings, as well as practical and professional skills orientated towards a career in one of four main disciplines, in a combination of those disciplines, or a related area such as performance art or education. Students also gain generic skills that are valuable in a range of situations, including leadership, problem-solving and working collaboratively in a team. Participants are encouraged to apply and test these skills and understandings through applied practice in the form of a professionally-orientated creative project.
Course Entry Requirments/Prequisites
An undergraduate degree in a discipline other than the four prescribed creative practice disciplines.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
This course is one and a half years full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Intermediate Awards 1
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:
Intermediate Award 11
Graduate Diploma in Creative Practice, Graduate Diploma in Creative Practice (Screenwriting Drama), Graduate Diploma in Creative Practice (Screenwriting Documentary), Graduate Diploma in Creative Practice (Broadcast Production), Graduate Diploma in Creative Practice (Drama Production), Graduate Diploma in Creative Practice (Documentary Production), Graduate Diploma in Creative Practice (Corporate Production), Graduate Diploma in Creative Practice (Screen Studies).
Additional Courses Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Special Note
Students may incur a cost for personal Internet access.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 313950 | v.1 | Screen Production Stream | 150.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 313947 | v.1 | Creative Writing Stream | 150.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 313948 | v.1 | Performance Studies Stream | 150.0 | ||
| 150.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 313338 | v.1 | Introduction to Creative Practice 501 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 25.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 313341 | v.1 | Creative Research Methods 513 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 25.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 310565 | v.4 | Masters Creative Project 601 | 2.0 | 50.0 | |
| 310566 | v.4 | Masters Creative Project 602 | 2.0 | 50.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2012 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
