MC-ARTS v.1 Master of Arts
MA(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 098146E
Registered full-time Duration:
2 Years
Course Overview
Master Degrees (Coursework) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for professional practice, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications.
This course enables students to develop advanced skills and understandings of contemporary practices in their chosen major while developing their critical, creative and analytical capacities through interdisciplinary engagement with other fields of media, creative arts and social inquiry. Students will develop specialist practical and professional skills orientated towards a career or creative engagement in fields of their chosen major. They will also gain analytical, collaborative and problem-solving skills through the critically informed practice of designing, planning and producing a major project in the form of a creative production, portfolio work, report or thesis. The course also provides opportunities for students to take internships in their respective fields and to demonstrate qualification for entry to Curtin University’s PhD program.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants for a Master Degree (Coursework) are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Subject to the duration of the course applicants usually require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Specifically, applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree in their admitted major will be required to complete the full two years of the course (full-time equivalent), while those with an undergraduate degree in their chosen major may be approved to complete this program in one and a half years (full-time equivalent). International students in the Professional Writing and Publishing Major must enter the course with IELTS Reading and Writing band scores of at least 7.0.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm
Intermediate Awards
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 awards approved for this course:
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to Doctoral degrees. For further details, see the Graduate Research School website http://research.curtin.edu.au/postgraduate-research/future-research-students/entry-requirements/
Course Organisation
Master Degrees (Coursework) contain a series of units in a specialised area of study which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may also contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from.
Specifically, this postgraduate coursework program contains a range of majors for students to choose from. In the first semester of the program, full-time students take three units in their chosen major and one core interdisciplinary unit that introduces methodological approaches to arts research projects. In the second semester, students take another three units in their chosen major and a core interdisciplinary unit in which they design and plan a feasible major project to be completed in their second year of study. This project is completed in one semester in the Professional or Creative Project unit or, with staff endorsement, over two semesters in the Advanced Discipline Project units, which combined with successful completion of the Advanced Critical Reflection unit, provide a potential pathway to PhD entry at Curtin University. In the second year of the course, students will take additional units from their major and may practice skills from their major in an internship with an external organisation.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. understand the discipline of a selected field in the Arts, its theoretical underpinnings, ways of thinking and professional or creative approaches; understand and apply established knowledge, principles, and professional or creative practices in chosen aspects of the Arts
2. apply logical and rational processes to analyse the components of a subject or project and engage critically with the subject matter to respond creatively within a selected communication paradigm
3. determine what information is needed and where it might be found using appropriate technologies; make valid judgements and synthesise information from a range of sources and apply best practice in developing a professional or creative work in response to a particular situation
4. communicate appropriately with colleagues, professional and creative contacts and the general public and develop communication skills across one or more media forms appropriate to varying situations
5. assess the application of existing technologies as well as the impact of emerging technologies on a selected communication or media discipline to create an effective professional or creative work; develop the technology skills necessary for obtaining, assessing and representing relevant information. Decide on appropriate applications and systems for professional and/or creative needs
6. understand and apply a range of learning strategies; take responsibility for one's own learning and development; sustain intellectual curiosity and develop a commitment to professional research, publication or performance to engage with emerging forms of theory and practice in the Arts
7. think globally and consider issues from a variety of perspectives and apply relevant international standards, tools and practices to one’s professional or creative practice
8. acknowledge the interrelationship between local, national, and global perspectives and the impact of these the Arts: recognise individual human rights, and appreciate the importance of cultural diversity and the sensitivities which may be created when engaging with and representing issues pertaining to ethnic and community groups
9. demonstrate professional behaviour and standards and work collaboratively to apply them in all aspects of creative practice and production-related activities
Duration and Availability
This course is two years full-time or equivalent part-time study. For those students whose qualification is listed as one of the relevant majors, credit for recognised learning will reduce the course duration to one and a half years full-time or equivalent part-time study. All majors in this course are available to international students studying in Australia on a study visa.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2019 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2020 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2020 | 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.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MJRP-JOURN | v.1 | Journalism Major (MArts) | 400.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRP-VISIM | v.1 | Visualisation and Interactive Media Major (MArts) | 400.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRP-FINAR | v.1 | Fine Art Major (MArts) | 400.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRP-SOCUI | v.1 | Social and Cultural Inquiry Major (MArts) | 400.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRP-CWRIT | v.1 | Creative Writing Major (MArts) | 400.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRP-PWRIT | v.1 | Professional Writing and Publishing Major (MArts) | 400.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRP-SCRAR | v.1 | Screen Arts Major (MArts) | 400.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRP-THTAR | v.1 | Theatre Arts Major (MArts) | 400.0 | ||
| 400.0 | |||||
Further Information
If you need more course information, you may contact the relevant areas: For Current Students: Student Services Office, please click here for further details: http://students.curtin.edu.au/contact_offices.cfm. For Domestic Future Students: Curtin Connect Future Students, enquiries: https://future.connect.curtin.edu.au/ , Tel: +61-1300 222 888. For International Future Students: Curtin International, email: international@curtin.edu.au, Tel: +61-8-9266 7331.
Course Structure Disclaimer
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International students
International students studying in Australia on a student visa can only study full-time and there are also specific entry requirements that must be met. As some information contained in this publication may not be applicable to international students, refer to international.curtin.edu.au for further information. Australian citizens, permanent residents and international students studying outside Australia may have the choice of full-time, part-time and external study, depending on course availability and in-country requirements.
