Master of Cinematic Arts

In the Master of Cinematic Arts you will undertake research and practical work in your chosen discipline of Animation, FilmScreen 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.

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Cinematic Arts, applicants must have one of:

Pathway 1

1 year program (80CP)

hold a Bachelor degree (or higher) in a *related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution AND a minimum of 5 years professional experience.

Pathway 2

1.5 year program (120CP)

A recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in a *related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale; OR A combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal, and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to the above.

Pathway 3

2 year program (160CP)

hold a Bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.