Master of Visual Arts
Griffith University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00233E
The Master of Visual Arts degree is suited to 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 analyse 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.By joining a community of expert art practitioners you will be encouraged to experiment and stretch the boundaries of innovation across a broad range of media, including drawing, jewellery, painting, photography, print-making and sculpture.DurationThe Master of Visual Arts offers a range of different durations depending on your previous studies:You may be eligible to complete this program in 2 years full time, or part-time equivalent, if you have: Bachelor, any discipline You may be eligible to complete this program in 1.5 years full-time, or part-time equivalent, (with 40 credit points of advanced standing) if you have:Bachelor, related discipline ORGraduate Certificate, related disciplineYou may be eligible to complete this program in 1 year full-time, or part-time equivalent, (with 80 credit points of advanced standing) if you have:Bachelor Honours, related discipline ORGraduate Diploma, related discipline
Subjects
- Abstraction
- Art of Portraiture: History and Theory
- Art, Gender, Sexuality and the Body
- Australian Art
- Communicating Research
- Design Research Methods
- Dissertation Project
- Global Visual Culture
- Indigenous Art and Protocols
- Introduction to Art Theory 2
- Listed electives and/or Free-choice electives
- Masters Exegesis
- Memory and Trauma in Visual Culture
- Presenting Visual and Creative Arts Research
- Studio Methodologies 1
- Studio Methodologies 2
- The Art of Resistance
- Visual Analysis and Critical Reflection
- Visual Arts Exegesis
- Visual Arts Research Methods
Standard entry requirements
Any Bachelor degree or higher
Recognition
Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website: Credit transfer Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect. View credit precedents for this program
Study pathways
The Master of Visual Arts enables qualifying students to pursue Higher Degree by Research studies such as the Doctor of Visual Arts (6009) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Gold Coast Campus | International: $50,000 | No |
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| South Bank Campus | International: $50,000 | No |
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