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Faculty of Arts regulations



Graduate diplomas in the Monash University College of Art and Design


1. The graduate diploma

There shall be -

1.1 a Graduate Diploma (Ceramic Design) (GradDip(CeramicDes));

1.2 a Graduate Diploma (Fine Art) (GradDip(FineArt)); and

1.3 a Graduate Diploma of Arts (Visual Arts) (GradDipArts(VisArts)).


2. Definitions

In these regulations and in the outline of studies, unless the contrary intention appears -

'college' means the Monash University College of Art and Design;

'college board' means the college board of the college;

'course of study' means the subjects to be completed by a candidate to qualify for a diploma;

'department' means the Department of Ceramic Design or the Department of Fine Art;

'diploma' means the respective graduate diploma;

'director' means the director of the college; and

'head' means the head of the relevant department or, in the case of a candidate enrolled in a course for the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Visual Arts), the head of the Gippsland School of Arts.


3. Admission to candidature

An applicant for admission to candidature for the diploma shall -

3.1 have qualified at this university or an equivalent tertiary institution for a degree which the college board considers to be a suitable preparation for the proposed course of study; or

3.2 have qualified at another university or equivalent tertiary institution for a diploma which the college board considers to be a suitable preparation for the proposed course of study; or

3.3 have qualifications and experience which, in the opinion of the college board, provides a suitable preparation for the candidate's proposed course of study.


4. Time limits and course requirements

The time limits and course requirements for each diploma are specified in the Schedule.


5. Approval of course

Before commencing a diploma course, a candidate shall have her or his course of studies approved by the head.


6. Completion of course

6.1 A candidate shall complete such courses as are prescribed by the college board and in the outline of courses.

6.2 A candidate shall complete such written and oral examinations and other forms of assessment as prescribed by the college board.

6.3 The college board may review the academic progress of a candidate and, after taking into account any recommendations from the director and after giving the candidate an opportunity to be heard, may terminate the candidature on the grounds of unsatisfactory performance.

7. Leave of absence

The college board may grant a candidate leave of absence for such a period and on such conditions as the college board may determine.


8. Changes in regulations

8.1 Subject to this section, a candidate must comply with these regulations as in force from time to time.

8.2 Where the college board considers that a candidate has, since first enrolling for a diploma, been unreasonably adversely affected by any change in the regulations, the college board must permit the candidate to qualify for the diploma under the regulations in force at some time during candidature, provided the board is satisfied that the work so required to be completed is equivalent in standard to that currently required to compete the course of study.


Schedule

  • Graduate Diploma (Ceramic Design)


1. Time limits

The course for the diploma shall be completed by a candidate in not less than one academic year and, except when the college board permits otherwise, in not more than a prescribed period after having been admitted to candidature, such period being -

1.1 in the case of a full-time candidate, one year; or

1.2 in the case of a part-time candidate, two years; or

1.3 in the case where a candidate changes from one type of candidature to the other, a period determined by the head, proportionately according to the periods prescribed in the foregoing subsections.


2. No credits for work done elsewhere

A candidate is not eligible for exemption from any subject in the diploma.


3. Course requirements

Applicants may undertake a program in one of the following areas - ceramic, glass, concrete technology, ceramic technology, design for ceramics; studio practice in clay, metal, glass; or architectural ceramics. For details of admission to the course and award of qualification, refer to information provided by the department.


Graduate Diploma (Fine Art)

1. Time limits

The course for the diploma shall be completed by a candidate in not less than one academic year, and except when the college board permits otherwise, in not more than a prescribed period after having been admitted to candidature, such period being -

1.1 in the case of a full-time candidate, one year; or

1.2 in the case of a part-time candidate, two years; or

1.3 in the case where a candidate changes from one type of candidature to the other, a period determined by the head, proportionately according to the periods prescribed in the foregoing subsections.


2. No credits for work done elsewhere

A candidate is not eligible for exemption from any subject in the diploma.


3. Course requirements

Applicants may undertake a program in one of the following areas -

Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture and Tapestry or any combination of these. For details of admission to the course and award of qualification, refer to information provided by the department.


Graduate Diploma of Arts (Visual Arts)


1. Time limits

The course for the diploma shall be completed by a candidate in not less than one academic year, and except when the college board permits otherwise, in not more than a prescribed period after having been admitted to candidature, such period being -

1.1 in the case of a full-time candidate, one year; or

1.2 in the case of a part-time candidate, two years; or

1.3 in the case where a candidate changes from one type of candidature to the other, a period determined by the head, proportionately according to the periods prescribed in the foregoing subsections.


2. No credits for work done elsewhere

A candidate is not eligible for exemption from any subject in the diploma.


3. Course requirements

Applicants may undertake a program in one of the following areas -
drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics and photography or any combination of these. For details of admission to the course and award of qualification, refer to information provided by the Gippsland School of Art.


4. Mode

The course for the diploma may be taken in either distance mode or internal mode.

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