Explore the intersection of creativity and critical thought.
A major designed to give you the best of both worlds, Critical + Cultural Practice blends creative studio work with a liberal arts education where material exploration and critical analysis work together.
Build your ideas through writing, theory and practice, and graduate ready to create thoughtful, impactful work.
What You’ll Learn
In this interdisciplinary program, you’ll study art history, design history, media theory and the social sciences while continuing to make art.
At ECU, academic courses typically make up 30 to 50 per cent of a degree, but they form the core in Critical + Cultural Practice.
You’ll learn to research, write and present ideas with clarity, while studio electives give you space to experiment and create. With support from practicing artists and scholars, you’ll graduate ready to engage critically, and creatively, with the world around you.
Program Highlights
- Learn from leading academics, practicing artists, writers and scholars who provide mentorship and industry insights
- Tailor your studies with electives in curating, creative writing, performance, media and much more
- Participate in the annual CRCP symposium to share your research with students and faculty
- Attend and participate in readings, events and talks, such as the On Edge Reading Series
- Apply for micro-grants to fund your own independent projects
- Access research assistantships, teaching opportunities and exhibitions
- Build a portfolio of written and creative work for jobs or grad school
