Faculty of Culture, Creative and Performing Arts
The MA in Creative Arts examines the practices, discourses, literature, communities and institutions pertaining to the arts in the Caribbean. It combines knowledge of the arts and culture, arts education, and sustainable community development with technological, entrepreneurial and management skills.
The students who undertake to major in the Arts Entrepreneur track will be emersed in the entrepreneurship education in the Creative Arts. This course examines the theoretical aspects of the creative and cultural industries within the social, cultural, economic, political, and Caribbean context. Those who engage in this track will actively engage in the business of the Arts and interact with cultural entities that collaborate with the Faculty. In this regard, those who are either ready to start up an Arts business or who need additional skills, knowledge, and aptitude to develop their Arts business at a more effective professional level within the Creative sector are most suited for this track.
Students will learn
The Faculty boasts state of the art facilities, including an art gallery, cinematheque, rehearsal room, performance centre, dance studio, computer lab, and pedagogical centre. The Walcott Warner Theatre is a multipurpose facility suited for all types of events, and seating up to 252 persons.
Apart from teaching, our facilities can also be booked for film screenings, meetings, workshops, seminars, lectures, event rehearsals. Features such as grand or upright pianos, AV equipment, sound and lighting are available on request. Learn how to book any of our facilities »
Some of the career opportunities include:
An internationally accredited graduate programme providing international students with a unique and exciting experience of the creative arts in the Caribbean.
In my classroom, just the knowledge that I was able to transfer in terms of my instructional style and my philosophy in terms of teaching and the benefit that that would be for my students … the programme definitely helped me to be a better business person, creative and teacher. Nathan Gibbons, MA Creative Arts
The Master of Arts Creative Arts – Arts Entrepreneur specialisation
For the award of the MA Creative Arts (Arts Entrepreneur Specialisation) degree, students must successfully complete 36 credits of courses as follows:
I. Compulsory/Core Courses (15 credits)
ARTS 6000 Aesthetics, Theory and Criticism – 3 cr
ARTS 6001 Theorising Caribbean Art – 3 cr
ARTS 6900 Research Methods in the Arts – 3 cr
ARTS 6012 Approved Professional Practice – 3 cr
One (1) three-credit course chosen from the Electives listed at (III) below—3 cr
II. Research Paper (9 credits)
ARTS 6920 Research paper – 9 cr
III. Electives (12 credits)*
Select twelve (12) credits from the following (do not include the course chosen for your compulsory/core course above):
ARTS 6002 Theories of Learning in the Arts – 3 cr
ARTS 6005 Community Arts – 3 cr
ARTS 6006 Conservation and Exhibition Mgmt. – 3 cr
ARTS 6007 Audience and Visitor Dynamics – 3 cr
ARTS 6008 Arts Administration – 3 cr
ARTS 6009 Marketing the Arts – 3 cr
ARTS 6010 Entrepreneurship & Project Mgmt in the Arts – 3 cr
ARTS 6011 Festive Celebrations of the C’bean – 3 cr
ARTS 6990 Arts Internship – 3 cr
THEA 6005 Directed Studies – 3 cr
*Not all electives are offered every year
For full details on programme costs, please visit https://www.cavehill.uwi.edu/financial/fees/tuition-fees.aspx
Admission to the MA Degree in Creative Arts is selective and based upon an evaluation of all application materials submitted by the candidate. Previous academic records, prior work experience and evidence of maturity and motivation are among the factors to be evaluated during the admission process. Applicants should hold accredited undergraduate degrees or equivalent diplomas. The programme has diverse expectations concerning undergraduate education. Most applicants will have academic or professional experience in the arts, which may range from undergraduate majors in the arts, to students whose arts experience is outside traditional university training, but which demonstrates genuine accomplishment and progressively important professional experience in midlevel management of an arts organisation or agency. Applicants seeking admission will demonstrate a high level of achievement, creative ability, professional character, leadership qualities and initiative.
In some unusual cases, incoming students who do not meet the usual entry requirements will be asked to present a detailed professional curriculum vitae and Professional Portfolio providing evidence of professional achievement, knowledge, expertise and increasing professional experience and responsibility throughout one’s career.
Applicants to the Arts Educator concentration should have experience as a teacher and demonstrate proficiency in one of the creative arts.
