Postgraduate coursework program
Creative Arts
Master of Creative Arts (72 units)
Graduate Diploma in Creative Arts (36 units)
Graduate Diploma (36 units): one year full-time, or equivalent part-time
Masters (72 units):
Fast facts
- Study load: Graduate Diploma - one year, or equivalent part-time
Masters - two years full-time, or equivalent part-time
- Fee: Full fee-paying
- Mode: Internal
- Mid-year intake offered in some streams
- Available to Australian and international students.
- GradStart Codes: GD - 2GD008, Creative Writing; 2GD047 - Drama; 2GD048, Screen
Masters - 2CM017, Creative Writing; 2CM063, Drama; 2CM064, Screen
This articulated program aims to provide writers, actors, directors and producers with the opportunity of enhancing their creative and practical skills in a framework of high quality academic study. It fulfils the need for professional studies in creative writing, drama and screen production at postgraduate level. Candidates will undertake coursework in one of these streams.
The full programs of study are set out in the course rule and topic descriptions for these degrees.
Master of Creative Arts
Graduate Diploma in Creative Arts
Entry requirements
Applicants must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution with major studies in creative writing, drama performance or screen production. However the Faculty Board may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature. In addition, please note the following admission requirements:
Creative Writing: Applicants must submit a portfolio of writing of approximately twenty (20) pages. Work (published or unpublished) can be in more than one genre. It can be work previously assessed in university or TAFE writing topics. Candidates must also submit a statement of no more than 300 words explaining what they hope to achieve in the degree as well as a CV of no more than three pages detailing publications, work and educational background plus any relevant professional or community experience.
Drama: Applicants who reside in Australia must attend an audition/interview and present a portfolio of work. Applicants who reside outside of Australia must submit a video or DVD of their work to the Drama Centre and be available for a telephone interview.
Screen Production: Applicants must submit a portfolio of work and be available for an interview (which can be conducted over the telephone if necessary). The portfolio can include: a VHS or DVD show-reel; examples of written work that applies to screen production; a statement of no more than two pages outlining what they hope to achieve in this degree; and a CV of no more than three pages detailing industry experience, publications, educational background, plus any relevant professional or community experience. Further details are available on the Creative Arts web site.
How to apply using GradStart
Three easy steps:
- Visit the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) website.
- Link via the GradStart button. Click on 'Want to Apply?' to begin your application.
- Submit your application. You will be sent a confirmation email.
You can apply for admission at any time during the year and GradStart applications are free.
If you receive any correspondence from SATAC requesting further information you will need to supply what is requested. Your application cannot be processed until all requested information is received.
Note: you must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia to apply through GradStart.
Course fees
See the appropriate fee schedule for Australian students and international students.
Australian citizens, and those holding an Australian permanent humanitarian visa who meet eligiblity criteria, are eligible to defer their fees through the Higher Education Loan Program (FEE-HELP). Contact Student Finance Services on (08) 8201 3143 for details.
Credit
Graduate Diploma in Creative Arts: Unspecified credit may, under certain circumstances, and subject to specific conditions, be granted for candidates who show relevant and extensive experience. This unspecified credit would be limited to a maximum of 18 units.
Master of Creative Arts: Applicants holding an approved honours degree or equivalent may be granted up to 36 units of credit. Applicants may be granted up to 36 units of credit for approved, relevant work experience and/or approved, relevant creative products. The maximum credit that will be granted for any combination of approved honours degree or equivalent and approved, relevant work experience and approved relevant creative products, will be 36 units. Applicants who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Creative Arts will be eligible to receive 36 units of specified credit.
Closing date: Semester 2, 2008 intake: 1st July, 2008 in some streams.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Creative Writing (and Master of Creative Arts Course Coordinator):
Jeri Kroll, Department of English, Creative Writing and Australian Studies.
Tel: (08) 8201 3400. Fax: (08) 8201 3635
Email: jeri.kroll@flinders.edu.au
Drama: Professor Julie Holledge, Drama Department.
Tel: (08) 8201 2053. Fax: (08) 8201 3635
Email: julie.holledge@flinders.edu.au
Screen Production: Ms Alison Wotherspoon, Screen Studies Department.
Tel: (08) 8201 5121. Fax: (08) 8201 3635
Email: alison.wotherspoon@flinders.edu.au
or visit the Creative Arts web site.
Ms Katy Hasenohr
School of Humanities
Tel: (08) 8201 7991. Fax: (08) 8201 2556
Email: katy.hasenohr@flinders.edu.au
General Information: Australian students should contact:
The Admissions/Prospective Students Office, Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel: (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax: (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au
General Information: International students should contact:
The International Office, Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel: (+ 618) 8201 2727
Fax: (+ 618) 8201 3177
CRICOS Registered Provider Code: 00114A
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