Master of Design (Contemporary Art)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
City West

Duration
2 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
DMSP

Fees
AUD$ 32,600 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2022

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
095763D

Entry requirements

Successful completion of a Bachelor degree or Graduate Diploma from a recognised higher education institution, or equivalent, in a related discipline. Applicants must also submit a portfolio of work, curriculum vitae and a written statement of intent.

Applicants who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Design from the University of South Australia are eligible to enter the program with 1.0 EFTSL Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1 year of full time study or equivalent part time study, and are not required to submit a portfolio of work and statement of intent.

Applicants who have completed a Bachelor (Honours) degree in a related discipline are eligible to enter the program with 1.0 EFTSL Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1 year of full time study or equivalent part time study. Applicants must also submit a portfolio of work, curriculum vitae and a written statement of intent.

Related design disciplines include: visual art; contemporary art; illustration and animation.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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Aim

The Master of Design (Contemporary Art) qualifies individuals with advanced knowledge and understanding of their chosen specialisation in visual art and creative practices by developing their ability to undertake informed and critical research and analysis, professional practice and scholarship at postgraduate level.

Content & Structure

Graduates of the Master of Design (Contemporary Art) will have knowledge of research methodologies tied to focussed discipline specific creative studio practices, advanced knowledge of the discipline specific creative professional fields either as a self-employed professional or as an employee, applied research and technical skills interpreted through visual art and design practice and an advanced understanding of reflective practice and critical analysis contextualised in an academic and professional/industry visual art and design setting.

Graduates of the Master of Design (Contemporary Art) will have high level applied skills both in studio and in marketing the artist/designer in a professional context.

The students will complete 72 units of study comprising 18 units of research studio, 18 units of project, 9 units of project report 4.5 units of research methods, 4.5 units of business practices, 4.5 units of sustainability and 13.5 units of electives.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Research Studio 1	GRAP 5005	9		Rule(s): 2
Research Methods (Creative)	CREA 4004	4.5		Rule(s): 2
Nature, Culture and Sustainability	ARCH 6005	4.5		Rule(s): 2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Research Studio 2	GRAP 5006	9		Rule(s): 2
Business Practice for Artists and Designers	VSAR 5006	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2	Rule(s): 2
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Masters Project 1	GRAP 6001	9
Masters Project Report 1	ARCH 5036	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Masters Project 2	GRAP 6002	9
Masters Project Report 2	ARCH 5037	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2	Rule(s): 2

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Electives
Arts Environment	BUSS 5218	4.5
Communication Contexts	COMM 5004	4.5
Campaigns and Crises	COMM 5005	4.5
Brand Management	MARK 5031	4.5
Principles of Sustainable Design	ARCH 6006	4.5
Professional Placement or Project	GRAP 5004	4.5
Social Media Management	COMM 5069	4.5
Managing Digital Design	COMM 5068	4.5
Communication and Media: Advanced	COMM 4005	4.5
Industry 4.0 and Society	COMM 4006	4.5
Digital Entrepreneurship	COMM 4004	4.5
Content Creation	COMM 5084	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Within a particular year students may choose to vary the sequence of study, except where there are prerequisites for courses, but they are not permitted to take two Research Studios concurrently.

2. Students who have completed a Bachelor (Honours) in a related discipline are eligible to enter the program with 1.0 EFTSL Advanced Standing in lieu of these courses and complete the program in 1 year of full time study or equivalent part time study.

Notes

1. Electives are selected from those listed above. Electives are designed to extend and expand students' intellectual and professional abilities in core and cognate areas of the curriculum and to provide scope for individual development in particular areas of professional and academic interest. A selection of electives will be offered each year, depending on staff availability and student demand. Students may choose to enrol in alternative electives with approval from their Program Director.

2. Students who have a Grade Point Average of 4.5 or more and wish to independently pursue a topic of interest not available in the electives offered in any one study period may choose a research or project based individual elective with the approval of the Program Director.

3. This program forms part of a nested suite of programs consisting of 72 units as follows: Graduate Diploma in Design comprising 36 units; Master of Design comprising a further 36 units.