Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (Creative Arts)

Studying 100% online is perfect someone who needs the flexibility to balance study with work, family or other commitments. It’s also ideal for students living outside of Melbourne or anyone seeking an interactive, industry-relevant learning experience without the constraints of attending live classes.

No, you can complete your entire course 100% online, so there’s no need to attend in person. However, if you're in Melbourne or visiting, you're welcome to access Collarts' facilities, including study spaces, equipment and resources.

Yes! you’ll still have plenty of opportunities to connect with teachers and classmates.

Our approach is based on three key areas:

• Support from teachers – Your teachers guide your learning, give feedback, and are available for questions during specified hours.
• Connecting with classmates – You’ll engage in discussions and peer feedback activities, helping you build relationships and learn from others.
• Engaging Learning Activities – Our courses include interactive tasks, problem-solving exercises and creative projects that help you apply what you learn in a meaningful way. 

Even if you're not in a physical classroom, you're never alone—our online community is built to be interactive, supportive, and engaging.

Collarts Online is designed for creative industries. We place a strong emphasis on developing creative skills, problem-solving and real-world application, and students are supported in building a body of work and experience that aligns with their creative goals.

These courses are purpose-built for online learning rather than adapted from on-campus delivery. They're designed to be flexible and interactive so students can engage deeply with their work.

While current teaching responsibilities are not a mandatory requirement for this program, we highly recommend and encourage all prospective participants to secure teaching opportunities at a tertiary institution.

Teaching in a real-world setting not only enriches your academic journey but also provides you with invaluable practical experiences to complement your learning. It offers you a deeper understanding of the challenges and rewards of teaching in the creative arts at the tertiary level. So, while it's not a prerequisite, it will significantly enhance your overall learning experience.

No. This course focuses only on tertiary education.

We use a range of assessment and feedback methods throughout the course because we think it is important to model the principles of accessibility, inclusivity and authenticity. You will be asked to write traditional (usually reflective) essays, but you’ll also be asked to explore your ideas through the production of some more creative or authentic artefacts.

Where possible, we offer choice and flexibility so that you can tailor your projects to your own disciplinary or communication preferences. 

It is not uncommon for students to begin the course feeling that their professional practice is not ‘creative enough’, especially if their home discipline is outside of the creative sphere (e.g. law or business).

Let us assure you that students from a wide range of backgrounds and professions can find a meaningful way to engage with the course. If you work somewhere in the creative industries, or in the field of creative arts education, then you will find the right path!