The Graduate Certificate in Arts is ideal if you want to extend your skills and critical capacity in a specialist area, add a new area of expertise to your repertoire, or learn new skills if you are new to the arts and are looking for a career change.

The course is hands-on with a strong practical, industry and arts community focus, preparing you for a career in creative and professional practice.

You will be taught by industry and academic experts who can connect you to relevant industries and creative communities.

Curtin has extensive experience in the areas covered by this course, and you will have access to a range of purpose-built student facilities and creative outlets, such as Curtin’s Media Production Studio, painting and sculpture studios, the Centre for Culture and Technology, Grok magazine and the John Curtin Gallery.

Students may also enjoy access to audio-visual equipment loan facilities and Mac labs for screen arts production.

Specialise in one of the following areas:

• Creative Writing
• Fine Art
• Professional Writing and Publishing
• Screen Arts
• Social and Cultural Inquiry

If you complete the graduate certificate, you may be eligible to subsequently enrol in the Master of Arts degree.

How this course will make you industry ready

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. 

You will practise your skills on placement with industry, arts and community organisations in Australia and overseas, developing your confidence and engagement with relevant networks. You may also have an opportunity to engage with award-winning artists, writers and researchers on staff through our on-campus residency programs. 

Career opportunities

• Artist
• Arts administrator
• Audio, broadcasting or theatre technician
• Cinematographer
• Communications Specialist
• Copywriter
• Craftsperson
• Curator
• Digital content producer
• Director
• Editor
• Film, theatre or television director
• Media liaison officer
• Multimedia developer
• Producer
• Production manager
• Publisher
• Sociologist
• Technical artist
• Visualisation specialist
• Writer

Employment industries

• Arts
• Creative industries
• Film and television
• Government
• Industries using media technologies
• Media and entertainment
• Not-for-profit sector
• Publishing