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Master of Design (Contemporary Art)
City West Campus, Adelaide, Australia
# 201-230QS Subject Rankings
24 monthsProgram duration
34,300 AUDTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
Program overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The specialised fields you are able to choose from include:
- photographic, digital and graphic media, illustration and animation
- painting and drawing
- spatial and material studies, including public art, sculpture, textiles, glass, ceramics, jewellery/metal, and furniture.
A key focus of this degree is on the development and application of research practices and methodologies. You will graduate with the creative and critical thinking skills needed to review and analyse information. You will also develop skills in marketing and critical analysis.Program overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The specialised fields you are able to choose from include:
- photographic, digital and graphic media, illustration and animation
- painting and drawing
- spatial and material studies, including public art, sculpture, textiles, glass, ceramics, jewellery/metal, and furniture.
A key focus of this degree is on the development and application of research practices and methodologies. You will graduate with the creative and critical thinking skills needed to review and analyse information. You will also develop skills in marketing and critical analysis.Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
Undergraduate
Applicants who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Design from the University of South Australia are eligible to enter and are not required to submit a portfolio of work and statement of intent.
Applicants who have completed a Bachelor (Honours) degree in a related discipline are eligible to enter the program with 1.0 EFTSL Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1 year of full time study or equivalent part time study. Applicants must also submit a portfolio of work, curriculum vitae and a written statement of intent.
Related design disciplines include:
- Communication Design: visual communication design, graphic design, graphic communication, communication design and illustration design. - Contemporary Art : visual art, contemporary art. - Design and Construct: architecture, planning and urban design. - Industrial Design: industrial design, product innovation, product design, furniture design. - Interior Architecture: interior architecture, interior design, furniture design. - Sustainable Design: architecture, interior architecture, industrial design, furniture design, planning and urban design
Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
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