Master of Arts

The Master of Arts is ideal if you want to extend your skills and critical capacity in one of its discipline areas, add a new area of expertise to your repertoire, or if you are new to the arts and are looking for a career change. The course is hands-on with a strong practical, industry and arts community focus, preparing you for a career in creative and professional practice. You will be taught by industry and academic experts who will pass on their insights and experience, and connect you to relevant industries and creative communities.As part of this course you will undertake a major supervised creative project, which can become an important piece in your professional portfolio.You will apply your practical skills and develop your networks by undertaking a professional placement with an industry organisation. You will also have an opportunity to engage with award-winning artists, writers and researchers through our on-campus residency programs.Throughout your studies, you will have access to a range of purpose-built student facilities and creative outlets, such as Curtin’s Media Production Studio, painting and sculpture studios, the Centre for Culture and Technology, Grok magazine and the John Curtin Gallery.Choose your majorYou will specialise in one of the following areas:Creative WritingFine ArtProfessional Writing and PublishingScreen ArtsIf you complete the master degree to a high standard, you may be eligible to proceed on to doctoral-level studies.Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.[098146E]