GraduateArts & Design
Graduate Certificate of Fine Arts
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Certificate of Fine Arts at Deakin University is a half-year postgraduate course that builds on undergraduate study to explore contemporary approaches to creativity. Students refine their practice through practical learning and collaboration while developing transferable skills such as imaginative thinking, problem solving and leadership. They learn alongside people from a range of backgrounds in a supportive environment, and complete electives that deepen existing strengths or build capability in a new area. Learning takes place in professional-standard creative facilities, including studios for visual arts, photography, dance, drama and design. Graduates pursue careers and further study across the creative industries.
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Course structure
- Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) 4 credit points of course electives. Select 4 credit points of course electives from: Materiality and Practice Situating Practice Methods and Design for Creative Arts Research Site
- Audience and Community Writing with the Camera Documentary Production Practice Practice
- Industry and Publics Culture
- Arts and Sports as Community Development Social Media Content Creation The Arts and the Art of Teaching Arts Marketing Arts Management
Career & PR pathway
Which careers in Arts & Design lead to skilled migration depends on the occupation, not the degree title. See the skilled occupation lists guide for which occupations are on each list, and the points calculator to check where you stand.
Admissions
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria: completion of a bachelor degree or higher; at least two years' relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent), e.g. designer, photographer, performing arts, production
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