Graduate Diploma of Creative Arts

at Deakin University

Course structure

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma of Creative Arts, a student must successfully complete 8 credit points of study comprising:
 

• 2 core units: ACA710 and ACA712
• Choose 6 credit points of electives from the Master of Creative Arts, Master of Communication or Master of Arts (Writing and Literature)

Core Units
 

• Contemporary Debates in the Creative Arts
• Transgressive Acts in Cinema, Art, Performance

Admission Requirements Specific Entry will be based on performance in:
 

• a Bachelor Degree in any discipline OR
• a Graduate Certificate in any discipline OR
• at least two years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)

IELTS / English language requirements
Please note that English language requirements exist for entry to this course and you will be required to meet the English language level requirement that is applicable in the year of your commencement of studies.

Estimated tuition fee - full-fee paying place
$34,400 for 1 yr full-time AUD

The 'Estimated tuition fee' is provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students completing this course in the same year they started. The cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the length of your course and any approved Recognition of Prior Learning.

Graduate with specialist knowledge, transferable creative skills and real-world experience that prepares you for a diverse range of creative roles in areas such as:
 

• entrepreneurship and management in the creative arts
• design
• video, sound and multimedia production
• freelancing as a creator or artist
• art production and curation
• consulting.

Your skills will be sought-after in museums and galleries, all levels of government, boutique art companies and design agencies. You can also explore opportunities in festivals, community events and curatorial projects typically funded by government and philanthropic entities.