Graduate Certificate in Creative and Cultural Futures

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.Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is a prominent feature of this course, with units containing team-based problem solving in real-life industry contexts, analysis of real-world case studies, and professional mentoring from industry and sector leaders.

If you are already employed in the sector, you will be encouraged to use your past experiences to reflect on current industry practice, problems and issues.

Throughout your study, you will have unique behind-the-scenes access to cultural collections at Canberra-based institutions, with experiential learning of Indigenous cultural issues and creative and cultural practice.

If you wish to access them, there will also be opportunities to partake in overseas study and international field trips during your time at UC.A clear pathway of study exists between this degree, the undergraduate Bachelor of Arts (Culture and Heritage), and the postgraduate Graduate Diploma in Creative and Cultural Futures, and Master of Arts in Creative and Cultural Futures courses.

Students who have completed this course may apply and receive credit for units within the Graduate Diploma in Creative and Cultural Futures.

Graduate Certificate in Creative and Cultural Futures (12 credit points) Required - Must pass 3 credit points as follows

• 11155 - Impact and Enterprise G - 3 cp, Level G

Restricted Choice - Must pass 9 credit points from the following

• 11070 - Creative Thinking G - 3 cp, Level G 11156 - Digital Pasts, Digital Futures PG - 3 cp, Level P 11157 - The Activation Lab G - 6 cp, Level G 11158 - Contemporary Issues for the Creative and Cultural Sector PG - 3 cp, Level P

Admission Requirements

Students must have a bachelor degree in any field as approved by the University.

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.