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Master of Visual Arts for 2009

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Course overview

The Master of Visual Arts offers the flexibility of both on-campus or off-campus study, and attracts artists wishing to work from their own studio. This coursework degree provides a critical guidance in contemporary visual arts philosophies. It is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in art or design who want to relate their own practice to historical or contemporary discourse. It encourages a relationship between technical excellence in the studio and the conceptual aspirations of the discipline. Students are exposed to a critical review of their work in a supportive environment. Disciplines offered include:

  • ceramics (Caulfield only)
  • drawing
  • glass (Caulfield only)
  • metals and jewellery (Caulfield only)
  • painting
  • photomedia
  • printmedia
  • sculpture
  • tapestry (Caulfield only)
  • visual arts. Students complete three studio units. Students will also be required to take two units of contextual, critical or theoretical studies to complement and support their studio work. Entry and exit points: All students enrol in the Master of Visual Arts, but can choose to exit the course after one or two semesters of full-time study. After successfully completing one semester's study, students can exit with a graduate certificate, or after completing two semesters they may exit with a graduate diploma.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Career outlook

The Master of Visual Arts offers the flexibility of both on-campus or off-campus study, and attracts established artists wishing to work from their own studio. This coursework degree provides a critical guidance in contemporary visual arts philosophies. It is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in art or design who want to relate their own practice to historical or contemporary discourse. It encourages a relationship between technical excellence in the studio and the conceptual aspirations of the discipline. Students are exposed to a critical review of their work in a supportive environment.

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 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time 1.5 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.

Domestic fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$20,500 AUD

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$21,000 AUD
How to apply Entry requirements and applications - domestic students Entry requirements and applications - international students
CRICOS code Not applicable 040037M
Monash course code 3108 3108
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

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