ObjectivesArtists and designers of the future need to be able to: work across disciplines, collaborate with artists and designers in other fields, be literate in new technologies, have a broad understanding of their place in the history of art and design practice, be conversant with current debates in cultural theory. The Postgraduate Certificate in Visual Arts and Design, Postgraduate Diploma in Visual Arts and Design and the Master of Visual Arts and Design are designed to enable students to further their knowledge and experience of the practices of visual arts or design disciplines. The courses provide opportunities for graduates wishing to extend their three-year undergraduate period of study in visual arts and design and are intended to cater for members of a wide range of professions in the visual arts and design disciplines, as well as for those motivated by personal interest in the academic study of visual arts and design. Two specialisations are available in either Design Studio in Graphic Design and Multimedia or Studio Practice in 2D/3D Object Design.
Entry requirementsPrerequisites 1. Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design (Honours) or equivalent; or 2. Postgraduate Diploma in Visual Arts and Design or equivalent.
Academic titleMaster of Visual Arts and Design
Course descriptionMVAD
80 cp
Minimum duration: 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time.
Course available at: Sydney (Strathfield), NSW
EFTSL value of units: All 10 cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a cp value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.
1. Requirements for Completion of the Degree
1.1 The degree may be taken with a specialisation in either Design Studio in Graphic and Multi-Media Design, or Studio Practice in 2D/3D Object Design.
1.2 To qualify for the degree, a student must complete 80 cp, consisting of:
1. 20 cp from Core Units; and
2. 60 cp from Electives in the student’s chosen specialisation.
2. Exit Points
A student who has completed the requirements prescribed for the Postgraduate Certificate in Visual Arts and Design or the Postgraduate Diploma in Visual Arts and Design may exit with the relevant award.
Schedule of Unit Offerings
Prerequisite (Pre), co-requisite (Co) and incompatible (Inc) units are indicated in parentheses where applicable.
Core Units
Unit Code Credit Points Unit Name
ARTS600 10 Art, Design and New Media
ARTS601 10 Art, Design and Cultural Difference
Specialisation Units
Design Studio in Graphic and Multi-Media Design
Unit Code Credit Points Unit Name
ARTS602 10 Design Studio in Integrated Design
ARTS603 10 Advanced Design Studio in Graphics and Multi-Media
ARTS604 20 Design Studio Project 1
ARTS605 20 Design Studio Project 2 (Pre: ARTS604 Design Studio Project 1)
Studio Practice in 2D/3D Object Design
Unit Code Credit Points Unit Name
ARTS606 10 Advanced Studio Practice 1
ARTS607 10 Advanced Studio Practice 2
ARTS608 20 Studio Project 1
ARTS609 20 Studio Project 2 (Pre: ARTS608 Studio Project 1)