Master of Visual Arts

Program Overview

The Master of Visual Arts degree enhances artistic understanding and creative capabilities for both established artists and those transitioning disciplines. Through studio practice, critical analysis, and research methods, students develop a significant body of work for exhibition and explore contemporary visual culture. The program prepares graduates for diverse careers in the creative industries, including art teaching, gallery curation, and professional photography.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Visual Arts degree is suitable for both artists who want to deepen their understanding of the contemporary art world, as well as graduates who are changing disciplines and want to pursue and expand their artistic and creative capabilities. You will extend on and refine your visual literacy skills and your ability to critically analyze artworks and understand key concepts in contemporary visual art. The degree encourages you to explore ideas in contemporary visual culture and develop your studio art practice so you can produce a significant body of work for exhibition.

Outline:

Standard Program

Year 1

• Studio Methodologies 1
• Visual Analysis and Critical Reflection
• Electives (20 credit points)
Year 2
• Studio Methodologies 2
• Visual Arts Research Methods
• Dissertation Project
• Communicating Research

Program with 40 credit points of Advanced Standing

Year 1

• Studio Methodologies 2
• Electives (20 credit points)
• Dissertation Project
Year 2
• Visual Arts Research Methods
• Dissertation Project
• Communicating Research

Program with 80 credit points of Advanced Standing

Year 1

• Visual Arts Research Methods
Year 2
• Dissertation Project
• Communicating Research

Assessment:

The Master of Visual Arts degree utilizes a diverse range of assessment methods including: Portfolio Assessment Visual Analysis and Interpretation Reflection Research Paper Presentation Oral Defense Peer Review Exhibition Installation

Teaching:

The Master of Visual Arts program is taught by a team of expert art practitioners who are actively engaged in research and creative practice. The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, and independent study.

Careers:

The Master of Visual Arts degree can open doors to a wide range of career opportunities in the creative industries including:

• Art teaching and academia
• Artist
• Arts and cultural administration and policy making
• Arts writing
• Gallery curator
• Jewellery designer and maker
• Professional photography
• Public art and site activation