Master of Visual Arts for 2013

At a glance

2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

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.

Why study Master of Visual Arts?

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:

  • drawing
  • painting
  • photomedia
  • printmedia
  • sculpture
  • 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.

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

1.5 years full-time
3 years part-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$ 5,868 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
$ 24,980 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Gippsland: full-time, part-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

Course code: 3108

CRICOS code: 040037M

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Telephone: +61 3 9903 1517, email: artdes-enquiries@monash.edu or visit http://www.artdes.monash.edu.au.

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

1.5 years full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 26,620 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Gippsland: full-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

Course code: 3108

CRICOS code: 040037M

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements  

Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
Email: study@monash.edu

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Applicants should hold an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution in an art or design field. Applications should be accompanied by 10-15 images of recent original work, clearly numbered with a corresponding list of details attached. Students must be able to demonstrate a high level of capability in their chosen studio discipline. They should provide a personal statement of no more than 200 words summarising the direction of their current practice, including materials, techniques and content.

Special application requirements

Applications must be accompanied by 10-15 images of recent original work, clearly numbered with a corresponding list of details attached and a current academic and professional curriculum vitae. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a high level of capability in their chosen studio discipline. All applicants must provide a personal statement of no more than 200 words summaraising the direction of their current practice, including materials, techniques and content.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Semester two (July)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

Applicants should hold an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution in an art or design field. Applications should be accompanied by 10-15 images of recent original work, clearly numbered with a corresponding list of details attached. Students must be able to demonstrate a high level of capability in their chosen studio discipline. They should provide a personal statement of no more than 200 words summarising the direction of their current practice, including materials, techniques and content.

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

Special application requirements

Applications must be accompanied by 10-15 images of recent original work, clearly numbered with a corresponding list of details attached and a current academic and professional curriculum vitae. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a high level of capability in their chosen studio discipline. All applicants must provide a personal statement of no more than 200 words summaraising the direction of their current practice, including materials, techniques and content.

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)

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

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.