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 MA Creative Arts provides a distinctive approach to the study of the creative arts by offering studies in Theatre, Drama and Motion Picture Arts. The course provides a rich experience of scholarship and artistry, that combine practice, creative expression, and theoretical investigation in each of the three disciplines. In this regard those who are teachers of Drama, Performing Arts, Dance or Cinematic Arts benefit from the interrogation of the pedagogical concerns which impact the Caribbean region. In addition, the course is suitable for working professionals in any of the three disciplines, who wish to hone their craft as they engage in master classes, guest lecturers and professional practice.
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.
See why you should study in Barbados from our International Office
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For the award of the MA Creative Arts (Studio Arts Specialisation) degree, students must successfully complete 36 credits of courses as follows:
I. Compulsory/Core Courses (18 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 6910 Creative Arts Project – 9 cr
II. Choose from One (1) of the following Tracks* (18 credits)
Track 1: Moving Image Arts (select 18 credits)
FILM 6000 Digital Filmmaking – 6 cr
FILM 6001 Post-production – 3 cr
FILM 6002 The Producer – 3 cr
FILM 6003 Directing – 3 cr
FILM 6004 Screenwriting – 3 cr
FILM 6005 Documentary Production – 3 cr
Track 2: Theatre Arts (select 18 credits)
THEA 6001 Production Design and Stagecraft – 3 cr
THEA 6002 Actors Workshop – 6 cr
THEA 6003 Playwriting – 3 cr
THEA 6004 Directing Lab – 6 cr
Track 3: Dance (select 18 credits)
DANC 6000 Kinesiology for Dance – 3 cr
DANC 6001 Choreography Studio – 3 cr
DANC 6002 Dance Pedagogy – 3 cr
DANC 6003 Performance Technique – 3 cr
DANC 6004 Graduate Dance Studio – 6 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.
