Creative Arts

You will have the opportunity to undertake a specialised project in Creative or Applied Media, Music, Theatre or Visual Arts. To cater to your interests, you will be able to focus on your area of expertise through studio time and targeted supervision. At USQ, we will support you in further developing your skills and building your portfolio with a variety of practical and theory topics in your degree. 

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

4-UNIT DISSERTATION STRAND 

Coursework courses8

plus    2 x dissertation courses14

Total12

6-UNIT DISSERTATION STRAND 

Coursework courses6

plus    3 x dissertation courses16 

Total12

Course codeCourse name

4-UNIT DISSERTATION STRAND

Coursework courses:

BCA8000Aesthetic Dimensions

BCA8001Critical and Creative Thinking

BCA8002Research Methods in Studio Practice (Masters) 

plus five of the following:

CMS8006OzFilm: Image and Industry (Masters)

MAR8006Guided Studies A

MAR8007Guided Studies B

MMS8000New Media Theory and Practice

MMS8001Advanced Media Industry Business Skills

MUI8000Structural Analysis in Music (Masters)

MUI8001Advanced Musicianship (Masters)

THE8001Shakespearean Negotiations (Masters)

THE8002The Body: Representation and Imposition (Masters)

VIS8010Studio Workshop and Theory Development (Masters)

VIS8011Aesthetic Theory (Masters)

Dissertation courses:

MAR8001Dissertation A (Masters)1

or

MAR8003Masters Project A1

MAR8002Dissertation B (Masters)1

 or

MAR8004Masters Project B1

6-UNIT DISSERTATION STRAND

Coursework courses:

BCA8000Aesthetic Dimensions

BCA8001Critical and Creative Thinking 

BCA8002Research Methods in Studio Practice (Masters)

plus three of the following:

CMS8006OzFilm: Image and Industry (Masters)

MAR8006Guided Studies A

MAR8007Guided Studies B

MMS8000New Media Theory and Practice

MMS8001Advanced Media Industry Business Skills

MUI8000Structural Analysis in Music (Masters)

MUI8001Advanced Musicianship (Masters)

THE8001Shakespearean Negotiations (Masters)

THE8002The Body: Representation and Imposition (Masters)

VIS8010Studio Workshop and Theory Development (Masters)

VIS8011Aesthetic Theory (Masters)

Dissertation courses:

MAR8001Dissertation A (Masters)1

MAR8002Dissertation B (Masters)1

MAR8008Dissertation C (Masters)1

Footnotes

1 Two unit course.

Entry requirements

• 3-year bachelor degree such as Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Creative Arts, or other approved award at USQ or another accredited tertiary institution, with a minimum GPA of 5.0
• have completed a major in a creative arts discipline area previously or have equivalent professional experience
• applicants must also include a report of no more than five pages, addressing the criteria below, and a 300 word description of the proposed project. Please advise the following:
  • how your proposed research will advance your professional knowledge in a manner that is appropriate to your career progression/aspirations
  • how your proposed research will evaluate and critically analyse a range of theories and methodologies pertaining to your sector/field in the creative arts
  • how your proposed research will be managed and evaluated - detail the resources you will need to complete this project (include equipment, personnel etc)
  • what your perceived outcome is for this research/project and who (other than yourself) stands to benefit from your research/project.

 Students intending to undertake research or project work should note that selection of any research topic is subject to the availability of an appropriate supervisor and students must accept faculty guidance in their selection.

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

• 3-year bachelor degree such as Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Creative Arts, or other approved award at USQ or another accredited tertiary institution, with a minimum GPA of 5.0
• have completed a major in a creative arts discipline area previously or have equivalent professional experience
• applicants must also include a report of no more than five pages, addressing the criteria below, and a 300 word description of the proposed project. Please advise the following:
  • how your proposed research will advance your professional knowledge in a manner that is appropriate to your career progression/aspirations
  • how your proposed research will evaluate and critically analyse a range of theories and methodologies pertaining to your sector/field in the creative arts
  • how your proposed research will be managed and evaluated - detail the resources you will need to complete this project (include equipment, personnel etc)
  • what your perceived outcome is for this research/project and who (other than yourself) stands to benefit from your research/project.

 Students intending to undertake research or project work should note that selection of any research topic is subject to the availability of an appropriate supervisor and students must accept faculty guidance in their selection.

Pre-requisites

• 3-year bachelor degree with a major in a relevant area, or equivalent professional experience, with a minimum GPA of 5.0.

Students intending to undertake research or project work should note that selection of any research topic is subject to the availability of an appropriate supervisor and students must accept faculty guidance in their selection.

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.