Graduate Certificate in Media Practice and Industry
Graduate Certificate in Media Practice and Industry
The Graduate Certificate of Media Practice and Industry is part of an articulated program in media and creative practices that includes media industry transformations with respect to ethics, social justice, technology and sustainability and entrepreneurial, collaborative and iterative approaches to the ideas, practices and audiences for screen, digital media and…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Certificate of Media Practice and Industry is part of an articulated program in media and creative practices that includes media industry transformations with respect to ethics, social justice, technology and sustainability and entrepreneurial, collaborative and iterative approaches to the ideas, practices and audiences for screen, digital media and emerging platforms. It offers an entry-level introduction to media and creative processes and practices.
This course is unique in integrating advanced media production practices and future-focused capabilities and technologies with social justice, ethics and sustainable industry practices.
Course aims
The course aims to introduce students to a set of deeply creative, innovative, audience-focused, adaptable, entrepreneurial and production-ready skills. The subjects allow students to develop key media and creative practice skills and knowledge that can be continued into the master’s degree.
Course structure
The course totals 24 credit points of study. All students are required to complete the one core subject that focuses on vital transformative issues facing the current and future media and creative industries. Students then select two subjects from a list of choices.
Full-time students undertake 24 credit points a session. Part-time students should undertake 8 or 16 credit points a session.
Careers
The course prepares students for advanced study and orientates them to the media and creative industries, particularly roles such as creative and cultural producers who can incubate, produce and post-produce for screen, digital and emerging media.
REQUIREMENTS
For applicants with a bachelor’s, master’s, graduate diploma or graduate certificate qualification:
- the degree must be in the field of society and culture (e.g. Bachelor of Arts) or creative arts
- if the degree is not in the field of society and culture or creative arts, applicants must provide a curriculum vitae (CV), which should include details of paid and voluntary work or other experiences (e.g. special interest groups) that could be relevant to the course, and provide a personal statement that outlines their interest in the course and demonstrates an understanding of the opportunities present in the emerging media industries. Employment experience is assessed according to the response provided by applicants via the employment question on their UTS e-application.
Applicants who have not completed a bachelor’s, master’s, graduate diploma or graduate certificate qualification in any field of study (or overseas equivalent) must:
- have a minimum of four years’ related professional work experience
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 7.0 overall with a writing score of 6.5; or TOEFL: paper based: 584-609 overall, internet based: 94-101 overall with a writing score of 24; or AE6: Pass; or PTE: 65-72 overall with a writing score 58; or C1A/C2P: 185-190 with a writing score 176.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is ranked in the top 20 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2024). Students come from all over the globe to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Students have the choice of selecting from Australia’s widest range of programmes and disciplines. Offering over 400 study areas to select from, the university has two subjects that are ranked in the top ten in the world, with an additional 30 disciplines ranked amongst the top 50 in the world (QS 2023 Subject Rankings). Career opportunities for students are enhanced through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the university’s overseas programmes.Â
