MA (Performing Arts) in Mount Lawley Australia | Edith Cowan University

Designed for experienced researchers, critics, and arts professionals seeking to enhance their ability to navigate today's multidisciplinary, technology-driven creative landscape.

Participants will engage in researching, creating, and presenting original artworks or pioneering approaches to artistic practice, critical analysis, and social contexts (tailored to their specific research focus). This artistic exploration represents contemporary expressions that push boundaries within chosen disciplines. The work often employs cutting-edge research methodologies, culminating in significant performances, exhibitions, presentations, or publications.

Key objectives include fostering artistic innovation; leveraging institutional resources to cultivate arts leadership with marketable skills that will shape Australia's cultural future; enabling diverse artists to blend varied creative approaches for groundbreaking results; and expanding upon traditional training to generate new artistic knowledge.

Program learning outcomes
Employ analytical, technical, and creative abilities to explore sophisticated ideas through research design, implementation, and evaluation. (AQF Masters Res: 3,4,5,6,10)
Demonstrate advanced communication skills in sharing research that contributes to performing arts scholarship. (AQF Masters Res: 7,8,9)
Critically evaluate research methodologies while combining theoretical and practical knowledge to advance performing arts concepts and creative work. (AQF Masters Res: 1, 2)
Exercise superior organizational skills to develop and complete major research projects. (AQF Masters Res: 11,12)