Course details
Doctor of Creative Industries (Research) (KK59)
| Course year: | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Admissions: | Yes |
| Enrolments: | Yes |
| CRICOS code: | 069963A |
| Course duration (full-time): | Normal enrolment is 6 semesters - this can vary depending on entry requirements. |
| Domestic fees (indicative): | 2011: Aust citizens or PRs will be awarded an RTS/RTA place or a QUT sponsorship for tuition fees. If you exceed the max time, you will be charged - 2011: $7,375 per semester (indicative) (subject to annual review) |
| International fees (indicative): | 2011: $10,875 (indicative) per semester (subject to annual review) |
| Domestic entry: | February and July |
| International entry: | February |
| Total credit points: | 288 |
| Standard credit points/full-time semester: | 48 |
| Standard credit points/part-time semester: | 24 |
| Course coordinator: | Dr Jillian Clare |
| Discipline contact: | j.clare@qut.edu.au |
| Campus: | Kelvin Grove |
Overview
The aim of this course is advanced, critical and systematic reflection at doctoral level on professional and creative practice in or across one or many Creative Industries disciplines. The course is distinctive in the media, design and Creative Industries disciplines by offering an industry based program in research, professional practice and teaching. The program targets Creative Industries practitioners who wish to return to the academy to research and build on their existing knowledge, practice and skills in order to meet the key aim of advancing the leadership of professional practitioners in the Creative Industries.
Entry Requirements
Doctoral applicants should possess either a four-year degree or its equivalent with first-class honours or second-class honours division A; or a masters degree in a relevant field. Applicants must also have two years of practice at an advanced level in a position of responsibility in the creative industries.
Applications from outstanding leaders in the creative industries who have not had the opportunity to pursue postgraduate study may seek entry to the DCI. This alternative entry requires a minimum of five years of relevant professional or creative practice and an accompanying portfolio of achievement that demonstrates the applicant's capacity to work at a doctoral level.
Depending on academic qualifications and experience, and with Faculty approval, applicants may receive advanced standing into the course.
Course Structure
The course comprises two components - coursework and professional practice projects.
Component 1: Coursework
Eight units of Coursework (96cps) provide the essential conceptual tools required for doctoral-level analysis and reflection on professional practice. Candidates will learn about project design and development, reflective practice and research methodologies as preparation for developing their professional practice projects. As part of your coursework, candidates will complete two Unit Options (48cps) to extend their discipline specific knowledge and skills.
Component 2: Professional Practice Projects
In consultation with faculty academics and mentors from industry, candidates will design, implement and evaluate two professional practice projects (96 cps each, 192cps in total). The projects can be creative practice, professional practice, or be based in creative enterprise or teaching practice.
The normal enrolment for the Doctor of Creative Industries is six semesters of full-time study. However, the period of candidature can vary depending on entry requirements.
Career Outcomes
The Doctor of Creative Industries is designed for leaders and highly skilled practitioners engaged in artistic practice, professional practice (such as journalists and policy developers), creative enterprise and teaching in the Creative Industries.
Course structures show all
Project Track for students commencing in February 2011
Project Track for students commencing in July 2011
Project Track for students who commenced in February 2010
Project Track for students commencing in July 2010
List B - Creative Industries Unit Options
Scholarship(s)
Creative Industries Indigenous Scholarship
Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Industries), Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Arts (Research) (Creative Industries) more...
Potential careers
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