300891 v.3 Doctor of Creative Arts (Communication and Cultural Studies)

Introduction

This is a professional research degree. Twenty five per cent of the course is course work which contextualises the student's thesis by providing study in relevant history, methodology, theory and criticism with the remainder of the course being preparation of a thesis. The thesis may be submitted in traditional, printed and bound form, in an electronic format, as a film, exhibition, installation or other medium. Communication and Cultural Studies work is available in the following areas - creative writing (poetry, prose, script-writing for film, radio, stage and television), performance studies, professional writing and presentation and publishing practice. Prospective DCA students include MA or MCA graduates wishing to do further study, overseas students, secondary-level and university educators in the arts and professionals working in related areas.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Bachelor of Arts (Honours I or IIA) or equivalent, or Masters degree with a significant research in creative and/or production component.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning for coursework components are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

A minimum of two years and a maximum of four yeras full-time or equivalent part-time study. As most units are offered only once in each year and in the required sequence of study, there is some limitation of choice for students studying part-time.

Additional Course Expenses

Some areas require students to provide their own equipment and/or materials or pay a fee for the School to provide them (check with the individual schools/areas). Schools will not bear the expense of projects involving unusual costs. For example, a student mounting an exhibition would have to pay for framing and/or installation expenses. Thesis preparation and binding, and other costs are normally covered by doctoral students. Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Special Note

It is a requirement that two-thirds of this course is undertaken by research and only one-third by coursework.

Availability

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.