Master of Fine Art for 2009

Course overview

This course, comprising 85 per cent research, is offered in the principal research areas of painting, drawing, printmedia, installation, tapestry, ceramics, glass, metals and jewellery, digital imaging, photomedia and visual arts. The program requires students to develop a research project that results in a new body of creative or visual work with accompanying written and visual documentation. The documentation is a commentary that outlines the development of the project and its conclusion, and provides a critical context within which the work may be viewed and assessed. The written commentary will be between 10,000 and 20,000 words, with a photographic record of the visual or creative work being bound into the document. Written work is not examined separately but considered together with an exhibition of new visual works, which demonstrate a conclusion to the research proposal at the masters level. Students must also complete a sequence of two units (research methods, and theory workshop), which will guide them through the documentary dimensions of their project.

Career outlook

This course, comprising 85 per cent research, is offered in the principal research areas of painting, drawing, printmedia, installation, tapestry, ceramics, glass, metals and jewellery, digital imaging, photomedia and visual arts. The program requires students to develop a research project that results in a new body of creative or visual work with accompanying written and visual documentation. The documentation is a commentary that outlines the development of the project and its conclusion, and provides a critical context within which the work may be viewed and assessed. The written commentary will be between 10,000 and 20,000 words, with a photographic record of the visual or creative work being bound into the document. Written work is not examined separately but considered together with an exhibition of new visual works, which demonstrate a conclusion to the research proposal at the masters level. Students must also complete a sequence of two units (research methods, and theory workshop), which will guide them through the documentary dimensions of their project.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Gippsland: full-time, part-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time
  • On-campus at Gippsland: full-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time
Intakes First semester First semester
Course Content University handbook entry for this course University handbook entry for this course
Duration 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time 2 years
Fees for 2009

Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$5,201 AUD

Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

Research Training Scheme (RTS)
RTS places are available to Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$22,000 AUD
CRICOS code Not applicable 034885K
Monash course code 2953 2953
Faculty Faculty of Art and Design Faculty of Art and Design
Contact Telephone: +61 3 9903 1517, email: enquiries@artdes.monash.edu.au Telephone: +61 3 9903 1517, email: enquiries@artdes.monash.edu.au

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Students should hold an honours degree (minimum HIIA); or a relevant graduate/postgraduate diploma of equivalent standard; or an equivalent qualification from another tertiary institution or university approved by the Faculty.

In special circumstances, the Faculty may admit an applicant who lacks all or some, of the qualifications listed above. In such cases, the Faculty would consider their qualifications, publications (including exhibitions) and experience suitable preparation for the proposed field of study. Such applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Student applications must be accompanied by 10-15 slides or photographic prints of recent original work: clearly numbered with a corresponding list of details attached.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty.

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

Students should hold an Australian bachelors degree with honours (I or IIA) or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution. In special circumstances, the faculty may admit an applicant who does not meet these academic criteria. In such cases, the faculty will consider your qualifications, publications (including exhibitions) and experience in the proposed field of study. Such applications will be considered on a case by case basis. Student applications must be accompanied by 10 - 15 slides or photographic prints of recent original work, clearly numbered with a corresponding list of details attached.

English requirements for international students

IELTS 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; TOEFL 577 with a TWE of 5; or a computer based TOEFL 233 with an Essay Rating (ER) of 5

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

This course currently doesn't have places available for mid-year entry.

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