To be eligible for admission to the Master of Arts in Visual Arts, applicants must:
hold a Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised University
OR hold a Bachelor degree or a Graduate Certificate (or higher) in a cognate discipline from a recognised University - these students will be eligible for 40 credit points of advanced standing
OR hold a Bachelor Honours degree or a Graduate Diploma (or higher) in a cognate discipline from a recognised University - these students will be eligible for 80 credit points of advanced standing
OR have a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to either of the above - these students may be eligible for 10 to 80 credit points of advanced standing
AND provide a brief personal statement of 2-3 paragraphs outlining:
Why you want to study a Master of Arts in Visual Arts and
A description of the research and/or practical projects that you would like to undertake during the study with reference to the courses and topics in the program that attract your interest.
Study option
If you do not meet the academic entry criteria, you may be able to study the Masters Qualifying Program (9354) and qualify for entry into this Masters degree.
A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old.
The Master of Arts in Visual Arts degree is suited to both artists who want to deepen their understanding of the contemporary art world, as well as graduates who are changing disciplines and want to pursue and expand their artistic and creative capabilities.
You will extend on and refine your visual literacy skills and your ability to critically analyse artworks and understand key concepts in contemporary visual art. The degree encourages you to explore ideas in contemporary visual culture and develop your studio art practice so you can produce a significant body of work for exhibition.
By joining a community of expert art practitioners you will be encouraged to experiment and stretch the boundaries of innovation across a broad range of media, including drawing, jewellery, painting, photography, print-making and sculpture.
CRICOS CODE:085198M
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Year 1
Students must complete the following courses:
Course
Studio Methodologies 1 - 7024QCA
Electives
Visual Analysis and Critical Reflection - 7040QCA
Exit point: Graduate Certificate in Visual Arts (3181). To exit (after completing the above courses), a student should apply for a program transfer.
Students must complete the following courses:
Course
Studio Methodologies 2 - 7025QCA
Global Visual Culture - 7002QCA
Australian Art - 7023QCA (T2 offered in even years)
Electives
Year 2
Students must complete the following courses:
Course
Visual Arts Research Methods - 7094QCA
Dissertation Project - 7062QCA_P1
Dissertation Project - 7062QCA_P2
Communicating Research - 7214QCA
Dissertation Project - 7062QCA_P3
Dissertation Project - 7062QCA_P4
The Master of Arts in Visual Arts will advance your career within a wide range of creative disciplines:
Art teaching and academia
Artist
Arts and cultural administration and policy making
Arts writing
Gallery curator
Jewellery designer and maker
Professional photography
Public art and site activation
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year
