Diploma of Art and Design
Monash University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00008C
Put your creative ideas into practice by studying art, design and architecture. If you want to design skyscrapers, develop products or create contemporary art, develop the skills to turn your vision into reality.Monash College offers a specialised diploma that leads into art, design and architecture degrees.
Structure
Part 1 consists of two trimesters over eight months. Develop your personal folio, which will show your creative work. After successfully completing part 1, you may be accepted into first year of a relevant Monash University degree, but you must achieve the minimum grades set by the faculty.Choose your stream: Architectural Design, Fine Art, Communication Design, Industrial Design, or Spatial Design.To enter directly into part 2 of the Fine Art stream, you will need a folio of creative work. If you do not have a folio you may be offered a place in part 1.During part 2 you will study the same curriculum and complete the same assessments as first year undergraduate students. Classes will help you develop your critical thinking skills and university research techniques. These skills will prepare you for success at the University.Depending on your chosen stream you may complete one or two trimesters. After successfully completing part 2, trimester one, and meeting faculty entry requirements, you may be accepted for entry into first year of the Bachelor of Architectural Design or Bachelor of Fine Art, with credits. After successfully completing part 2, trimester two, you may be accepted for entry into the Bachelor of Design (with specialisation in Communication Design, Industrial Design, Spatial Design or Collaborative Design).
Standard entry requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements (International students)QualificationsTo be accepted into a Monash College Diploma, you must meet the academic and English language requirements. You will also need to check the age, subject and folio requirements before you apply.Prerequisite subjectsYou must meet the additional course prerequisite subjects which are equivalent to Australian Year 11 (part 1) or Australian Year 12 (part 2).To enter directly into part 2 of the Fine Arts Stream, you will need a folio of creative work. If you do not have a folio you may be offered a place in part 1.Alternative academic entry requirementsFor a full list of academic entry requirements and prerequisites, by country visit the Monash College website.Minimum age requirementsPart 1: 16 yearsPart 2: 17 yearsIf you do not meet the age requirements, you may be offered a deferred place.
