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Master of Creative Industries and Master of Media and Communications

Master of Creative Industries and Master of Media and Communications

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Summary

In the Master of Creative Industries, you’ll develop an understanding of a range of approaches to contemporary production, distribution and audience engagement in the creative industries. You’ll advance your knowledge of creative project design, aesthetics and management. And you’ll have access to professional-quality studios for screen production, performance, music recording and radio production; industry-standard digital workstations; a specially equipped theatre for screenings; and digital production tools. Whether you’re an aspiring or experienced media professional, the Master of Media and Communications will give you the skills you need to expertly respond to the challenges associated with the changing mediascape in ethical and socially engaged ways. It focuses on digital production, distribution, and audience communication and engagement strategies, as well as on online journalism and media practices. Armed with such contemporary knowledge and skills, you’ll accelerate your career in fast-moving contemporary media and communications environments across the world.

Key features

Enhance your employment and career prospects

Grow valuable entrepreneurship skills in addition to your understanding of the online environment. Develop advanced design, analytical and project management skills

Acquire skills relevant to the design and delivery of projects for a range of platforms and media. Study media content production and ethical practice

Source information, conduct interviews and write for a range of genres and formats, including audio, broadcast, online and print. Gain cross-media and intercultural storytelling abilities

Gain the technological skills required for professional engagement in the global media and communications industries.

Career Outcomes

Professions

Advertising manager

Advertising manager

Art or creative director

Arts and culture administrator

Audio engineer

Communications specialist

Composer

Content specialist

Cultural attache

Cultural attache

Director

Entrepreneur

Media policy developer or adviser

Media policy developer or adviser

Media writer

Media writer

Multiplatform and interactive media producer

Multiplatform and interactive media producer

Screenwriter

Screenwriter

Employers

Advertising and media agencies

Arts organisations

Arts promoters

Government agencies and departments

Media, creative or communications agencies

Media, creative or communications agencies

NGOs

Production studios – film, TV and sound

Production studios – film, TV and sound

Radio and television broadcasters

Radio and television broadcasters

Self-employment

Self-employment

Universities

Web design agencies

Web design agencies

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.

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Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration.
Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.

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