Graduate Certificate in Creative and Cultural Futures

Graduate Certificate

Secure a creative future in the cultural sector Take advantage of Canberra's major cultural institutions and vibrant creative community.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Duration

0.5 year full-time

Course Code

ARC101.1, 096398A

Domestic Fees

$24,000 per year / $24,000 total

International Fees

$33,500 per year / $33,500 total

About this course

Secure a creative future in the cultural sector

Take advantage of Canberra's major cultural institutions and vibrant creative community. This interdisciplinary course will introduce you to key issues in the rapidly changing cultural sector, including concepts of impact, access, audiences, leadership and innovation. Teaching is enriched through close links with the creative and cultural industries, and the Faculty's internationally recognised Centre for Creative and Cultural Research. The cultural sector faces many challenges, from the impact of new technology to changes in funding models and by studying this course, you will be inspired to lead, adapt and innovate at all stages of your career.

You will develop expertise and industry knowledge which will help you build a sustainable career in whichever area you choose, such as community arts, creative writing, film production, digital arts, cultural policy and planning, heritage and conservation, or the galleries, libraries, archives, museums and records (GLAMR) sector. Progression from this course to the Graduate Diploma in Creative and Cultural Futures and the Master of Arts in Creative and Cultural Futures is available by enrolling in additional units.

Study locations

Canberra

What you will learn

reflect on contemporary issues for the cultural and creative sectors
analyse and apply professional knowledge and skills, and key techniques and approaches, relevant to a specific area of creative and cultural practice
work independently and collaboratively to develop creative solutions to real-world problems and to develop entrepreneurial approaches to implement these solutions
evaluate and apply strategies for cultural leadership and communication across a range of professional and community contexts.

Career pathways

Arts administrator
Gallery/Museum director
Digital collections strategist
Arts/cultural policy analyst
Experience manager
Cultural content developer
Writer
Filmmaker
Multimedia developer
Cultural entrepreneur
Interpretation specialist
Conservator
Head of heritage
Heritage consultant
Curator
Gallery manager
Indigenous heritage officer
Collections manager
Heritage manager
Engineering heritage consultant
Historic buildings conservation officer
Culture and heritage officer
Heritage site manager
Heritage and cultural policy adviser

Credit for prior study or work

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy. Credit is not permitted towards completion of a graduate certificate.

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