Master of Design (Contemporary Art)

University of South Australia

Australia, Adelaide

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University of South Australia

Australia , Adelaide

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

095763D

Campuses

City West

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2024

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 36,100 / year

Next Intake February-2024

Master of Design (Contemporary Art)

About

UniSA has over 150 years of experience teaching art and design (footnote re SASA's incorporation into UniSA).
Gain advanced practical art, design and research skills.
Develop important skills in business to ensure you succeed in your chosen field.
Learn in custom-built studio spaces and workshops.
Be taught by practising artists, writers and researchers who have significant industry experience.
Build important industry networks.
UniSA is Top 5 in Australia for Art and Design facilities¹.
Have access to a state-of-the-art library that has the largest collection of art, craft and design resources in the state.
Use this qualification as a pathway to further study.
Our curriculum is informed by our world-class research in visual arts and crafts².
UniSA is an unstoppable university for unstoppable people. As one of the World's Top Young Universities³, we'll ensure you get the experience your future profession demands so it'll feel like you're studying one minute and in a career the next.

¹Ranked #3, ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2021-22, Creative Arts – Learning Resources Indicator (Postgraduate). Public universities.
²Results in Visual Arts and Crafts, and Creative Arts and Writing - Contemporary Art - 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)
³UNSTOPPABLE® is a Kellogg Company trade mark used under licence. Ranked #52, 2023 THE Young University Rankings.

This qualification provides graduates with advanced practical and theoretical skills and knowledge, and invaluable research and business skills.

A key focus is on research as it relates to your chosen specialisation. You will also study marketing and business, covering areas such as:

grant sourcing and applications
industry associations and professional recognition
communication skills and marketing strategies
copyright, trademarks, intellectual property and taxation.

You will also acquire the creative and critical thinking skills needed to conduct and analyse research, and will explore online art and design practice, online marketing, business management and self-employment practices related to the art and design industries.

In your final year, you will work towards the creation of a body of work for exhibition.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

At a minimum you must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, to the required standard, from a recognised higher institution in Australian or the international equivalent and/or the equivalent professional work experience. The University offers both coursework and research degrees.

Career

Visual artists are highly creative, highly motivated, disciplined and committed. To succeed in this creative profession, you need to be willing to take risks, push boundaries and experiment with concepts, contexts and materials. If you think you've got what it takes, the job prospects for visual artists in Australia are looking great¹.

Careers to consider:

artist/designer: ceramicist, painter, illustrator, sculptor, jeweller, textile artist, printmaker, photographer, furniture designer, digital media
arts administrator: responsible for facilitating the day-to-day operations of an arts organisation
art historian: an authority on art history; you may work for a museum, library, art gallery or historical centre
art critic: specialise in analysing, interpreting, and evaluating art

¹Australian Government, Job Outlook 2020

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 36,100

How to Apply

Set off on a new course in life by applying to become an international student at the University of South Australia. Just follow these four steps.

The University of South Australia does not charge an application fee.

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Check entry requirements

Make sure you are aware of entry requirements for the University as well as individual program requirements.

English language requirements
Guidelines on genuine temporary entry
Guidelines on living costs and evidence of funds

Undergraduate – you must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 program or an equivalent program in your home country or a recognised Pathway or Foundation Studies Program. If you are an international student studying Year 12 in Australia you need to apply via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).

Postgraduate – At a minimum you must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, to the required standard, from a recognised higher institution in Australian or the international equivalent and/or the equivalent professional work experience. The University offers both coursework and research degrees.

See if you need to apply through a registered UniSA Agent

Depending on your country of citizenship, you may be required to apply through a registered UniSA education agent unless you are already onshore in Australia. View the full list of countries by citizenship here.

You will also find a full list of registered UniSA agents on our website (Find an agent).

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Apply using our online International Application System

Once you have found the program you wish to study, from the program's home page click 'apply online' which will take you to our easy to use online International Application System. What can you expect from UniSA’s new International Application System:

A quick and easy to use online application form
Ability to track the progress of your application throughout the submission, assessment, offer and acceptance stages
Ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment through our secure online system

Accept your offer

Follow our step-by-step guide to accepting your offer, then get excited preparing for student life in Adelaide.

Important information

There is no closing date for submitting your application. Application outcomes will be advised within one to two weeks from the date we receive your application and all required supporting documentation. If you require a student visa, you will need to allow additional time to apply for a student visa.