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Creative practitioner (interdisciplinary):

A creative professional who conceptualises and develops artefacts, spaces, ventures, strategies, narratives, events, and systems—applying creative thinking to solve complex problems and create meaningful contributions across physical, digital, and social contexts.

Average industry salary:

$80k- $130k

Marketing Strategist

Designs and executes data-driven marketing campaigns, leveraging social media, SEO, and analytics to build brand presence and drive growth.

Average industry salary:

$75k - $130k

Experience Designer

Crafts immersive digital and physical experiences that enhance user engagement, brand storytelling, and customer journeys.

Average industry salary:

$85k - $120k

Cultural or Industry Leader

A senior practitioner or executive who drives innovation, strategy, and cultural impact within the creative industries—whether in arts organisations, media, entertainment, design, education, or policy.

Average industry salary:

$100k - $160k

Creative Director

Leads multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative campaigns, branding, and visual narratives across media and digital platforms.

Average industry salary:

$130k - $160k

Academic or Lecturer in Creative and Performing Arts industries

Teaches creative arts principles and practices while conducting research and mentoring students in creative disciplines.

Average industry salary:

$90k - $120k

Get real-world, hands-on experience. Major partnerships across

Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI)

ACMI is Australia's national museum of screen culture celebrating the creative richness of the moving image in all its forms, including film, television, games and digital culture.

Melbourne Fashion Week (M/FW)

One of the biggest creative events of the year, M/FW features runways, pop-ups, capsule collections and in-conversation events focusing on the future of the fashion industry.

Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF)

MIFF is the leading film festival in Australia and the world’s largest showcase of Australian filmmaking.

Australian Women in Music Awards

AWMA celebrates and recognises the vast and important contribution made by female, non-binary and GNC artists, musicians and music practitioners across all areas of industry from all countries and cultures.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF)

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is one of the three largest comedy festivals in the world; an annual event featuring stand-up comedy, cabaret, theatre, and more.

Melbourne International Animation Festival (MIAF)

MIAF is a week-long forum featuring the best animations from around the world.

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"I found the flexibility of the course really helpful for me because life is busy!"

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