Master of Design and Production (MC-DESPROD) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this course, graduates should be able to:

• evaluate and critique design and other elements of creative arts production, using appropriate theoretical frameworks;
• explore and communicate ideas through design for creative arts production;
• use advanced technical and creative skills in the development of designs for the creative arts;
• present designs for a creative arts production effectively, using a range of media;
• evaluate and make informed choices between creative options, on both pragmatic and artistic grounds as a senior member of a collaborative team;
• collaborate with other members of the design and project team;
• incorporate into their practice as a designer a clear understanding of the industry landscape.

Generic skills

On completion of this course, graduates should be able to:

• apply advanced skills and techniques applicable to the discipline;
• demonstrate well-developed problem-solving abilities in the discipline area, characterised by flexibility of approach;
• communicate advanced competencies in areas of professional practice and/or scholarship;
• articulate their knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations;
• display an advanced understanding of the national and international context of the specialist area;
• show an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of original practice and research;
• manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work;
• exemplify the capacity to value and participate in projects which require teamwork.

Graduate attributes

The focus of the Master of Design and Production is the practice of design for creative arts productions, with majors in stage design, production design for screen or graphic design. The degree provides graduates with design skills and understandings that will equip them to engage and make a meaningful contribution to the development of work in the creative arts.