Course overview
This foundation course is ideal if you want to extend your skills in a creative discipline, add new skill sets to your repertoire, or gain new skills in the arts if you’re planning for a career change.
You can choose to specialise in Creative Writing, Digital Communications, Fine Art, Professional Writing and Publishing or Screen Arts.
Upon completing this course, you will be able to apply specialised expertise in creative professional settings. You will also be eligible to enrol in our Master of Arts degree course.
Career outcomes
Career opportunities
- Artist
- Arts administrator
- Audio, broadcasting or theatre technician
- Cinematographer
- Copywriter
- Curator
- Digital content producer
- Film, theatre or television director
- Media liaison officer
- Multimedia developer
- Producer
- Production manager
- Publisher
- Technical artist
- Visualisation specialist
Employment industries
- Arts and creative industries
- advertising and marketing
- Film and television
- Government
- Media and entertainment
- Not-for-profit sector
- Publishing
Your student experience
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Course structure
What you’ll learn
This is a hands-on, practical course with a strong theoretical focus. You will be taught by industry and academic experts who can connect you to relevant industries and creative communities.
We provide on-campus industry and community-based initiatives to enhance your learning and skills development. You will undertake a major project under the supervision of an experienced member of staff. This project can become an important portfolio piece for many students.
During your studies, you will practise your skills in our purpose-built facilities and creative outlets, such as the Media Production Studio, painting and sculpture studios and the student-run Grok magazine, and be inspired by the creative works of the John Curtin Gallery.
Customise your course
You will specialise in one of the following areas:
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Entry requirements
Specifically, applicants require a 3 or 4-year bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognised tertiary education institution. Students who have completed more than 50 credits of undergraduate units from a discipline area cannot choose a stream in that same discipline area for this Graduate Certificate course.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Additional information
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 Domestic indicative fees
Domestic fee-paying first-year fee
$13,127*
Important information about fees
- *Fees are indicative only
- First year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 100 credit points. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
- This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit other fees and charges for more information.
How to apply
Follow these steps to make sure you’re eligible, prepared and ready to apply for your course.
Check entry requirements
Entry requirements differ by course and your previous work and study experience.
Prepare your documents
The documents you need may vary depending on your course and application pathway.
Check application deadlines
Deadlines vary by course and whether you’re applying as a domestic or international student.
Application deadlines can vary by course. Make sure to check application deadlines before you apply.
Express your interestLocation and delivery
Thinking about starting soon? Course availability can vary by location and study period. Check the course handbook for details on when and where you can start your studies.
For full entry requirements, fees and information for international students, visit the course page.
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