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. Students in the MA Creative Arts can select one of three areas of concentration namely, Studio Arts, Arts Entrepreneurship, or Arts Educator.
Students will learn
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An internationally accredited graduate programme providing international students with a unique and exciting experience of the creative arts in the Caribbean.
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The Master of Arts – Creative Arts consists of three concentrations –
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 credits
ARTS 6001 Theorising Caribbean Art – 3 credits
ARTS 6900 Research Methods in the Arts – 3 credits
ARTS 6012 Approved Professional Practice – 6 credits
II. Research Paper (9 credits)
ARTS 6920 Research paper – 9 credits
III. Electives (12 credits)
Select twelve (12) credits from the following:
ARTS 6002 Theories of Learning in the Arts – 3 credits
ARTS 6005 Community Arts – 3 credits
ARTS 6006 Conservation and Exhibition Mgmt. – 3 credits
ARTS 6007 Audience and Visitor Dynamics – 3 credits
ARTS 6008 Arts Administration – 3 credits
ARTS 6009 Marketing the Arts – 3 credits
ARTS 6010 Entrepreneurship and Project Management in the Arts – 3 credits
ARTS 6011 Festive Celebrations of the C’bean – 3 credits
ARTS 6990 Arts Internship – 3 credits
THEA 6005 Directed Studies – 3 credits
Arts Educator Specialisation
For the award of the MA Creative Arts (Arts Educator Specialisation) degree, students must successfully complete 36 credits of courses as follows:
I. Compulsory/Core Courses (27 credits)
ARTS 6000 Aesthetics, Theory and Criticism – 3 credits
ARTS 6001 Theorising Caribbean Art – 3 credits
ARTS 6002 Theories of Learning in the Arts – 3 credits
Curriculum Design in the Arts– 3 credits
Critical Pedagogy in the Arts—3 credits
Community Arts
ARTS 6012 Approved Professional Practice – 6 credits
Research Methods in the Arts—3 credits
II. Research Paper (9 credits)
Either ARTS 6920 Research paper – 9 credits OR
Nine (9) credits from Arts Entrepreneur Specialisation Tracks –9 credits
Studio Arts Specialisation (this track is currently suspended until further notice)
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.
