Master of Visual Art and Design (History and Theory)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
City West

Duration
1.5 year(s) full-time

Program Code
DMAD

Fees
AUD$ 21,000 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2013

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
048557M

Entry requirements
Students must have completed the Graduate Diploma in Visual Arts and Design (Specialisation).
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign 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

To develop, for graduates from a number of undergraduate origins or relevant professions, knowledge and understanding of the major applied and theoretical paradigms relating to their chosen specialisation. To inspire students to develop their abilities to undertake informed and critical analysis, practice and research at postgraduate level.

Content & Structure

The program comprises the 36 units of the Graduate Diploma in Visual Art and Design (Specialisation) plus the completion of a further 18 units (one semester full time or two semesters part-time) for a total of 54 units.

Specialisations offered in the Master of Visual Art and Design include: Ceramics; Curatorship; Drawing; Furniture Design; Glass; Graphic Design; History and Theory; Illustration; Jewellery and Metal; New Media Art; Painting; Photography; Printmaking; Public Art; Sculpture; Textiles.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
FIRST YEAR
Research Methods SASA	VSAR 4003	4.5
Design, Production, Presentation	VSAR 5005	4.5
Business Practice for Artists and Designers	VSAR 5006	4.5
Professional Management VA	VSAR 5007	4.5
Supervised Studio 1	VSAR 5008	4.5
Supervised Studio 2	VSAR 5009	4.5
Supervised Studio 3	VSAR 5010	4.5
Supervised Studio 4	VSAR 5011	4.5
SECOND YEAR
Minor Thesis by Project A	VSAR 6001	9
Minor Thesis by Project B	VSAR 6002	9

Rules & notes

Notes

1. Students normally complete the Graduate Diploma in Visual Art and Design (Specialisation) program in one year full-time or two years part-time and normally complete the Master of Visual Art and Design (Specialisation) program in one and a half years full-time or three years part-time.

2. The Master of Visual Art and Design (Specialisation) forms part of a nested suite of programs: Graduate Diploma: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent (36 units) Master: 1 half year full-time or part-time equivalent (18 units) additional to the Graduate Diploma (54 units total).

3. Students wishing to proceed to the Master of Visual Art and Design (Specialisation) must have completed the Graduate Diploma in Visual Art and Design (Specialisation) program.

4. Students may, at the discretion of the Program Director, undertake to substitute a maximum of two 4.5 unit courses or one 9 unit course from among those offered by Art, Architecture and Design within the undergraduate or postgraduate programs. These courses will be taken in place of two of the Supervised Studio courses, and will be selected from undergraduate or postgraduate courses offered within the School of Art, Architecture and Design. Substitute courses are available from undergraduate specialisations offered by the School of Art, Architecture and Design. Substitute courses should be chosen, in consultation with the Program Director, to expand the intellectual and professional capabilities of the student and to provide scope for individual development in particular areas of professional and academic interest.