Master of Visual Arts for 2009

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:

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
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

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Students should hold an Australian bachelors degree in art or design from a recognised tertiary institution. Applications should be accompanied by 10-15 slides or photographic prints 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 also 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

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.

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