Master of Cinematic Arts
In the Master of Cinematic Arts you will undertake research and practical work in your chosen discipline of Animation, Film/Screen Production or Games.
Studying at Griffith Film School with it's world class facilities of high-end equipment and studios, you will be well-equipped to work across a wide range of production settings that replicate industry practices. You will engage in research and professional development towards innovation and career acceleration in your chosen field, including studio projects supervised by discipline leads and where applicable, industry partners.
Throughout your program of study, you will produce creative works in collaboration with your peers and where applicable, with external partners and stakeholders. The scope of your practice-based work may include cross-disciplinary approaches as you explore new and emerging trends, platforms and media. You will be encouraged to challenge and refine your artistic and technical practices, to exchange ideas and perspectives and to be inspired to take your own pursuits to the next level.
There will be the opportunity to build industry connections through networking events, industry placements, artists-in-residence master classes and mentorship programs, as well as international and domestic study tours. You will be introduced to research methods that will deepen your understanding of your own practice, and inform your strategies and approaches as a professional practitioner.
Intakes
- Feb
- June
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
The minimum requirements for admission to a Masters (Research) program are:
- a Bachelor Honours Degree with at least Class IIB (AQF Level 8) from an Australian higher education institution; or
- a postgraduate degree (AQF Level 8) incorporating a significant research component with a grade of 5 on the 7-point Griffith University scale and an overall GPA of 5 on the 7-point scale; or
- qualification, or qualification and additional demonstrable experience that is deemed by the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School to be of a standard comparable to a Bachelor Honours Degree with Class IIB. Refer to section 7.2.5 Establishing Equivalence.
Variations to the qualifications required for entry to a Masters Degree (Research) program, as detailed above, may be approved by Programs Committee based on the aims of the program 8 Higher Degree Research Policy and will be specified in the program requirements. Refer also to Admission Criteria in section 11.2 of the Postgraduate Qualifications (AQF Level 8 & 9) Policy.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
39500 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 50 AUD