Master of Art - University of New South Wales

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Program Code: 9307
Commencement: Semester 1 (March) or Semester 2 (July)
Program Duration: 1.5 years

Estimated Annual Tuition Fees: A$21,120

Program Description

The Master of Art provides an intensive postgraduate experience in contemporary fine art practice. The program is structured to provide either a foundation or an extension for people who are, or would like to become, practising artists in the visual arts or related fields. It allows for a focused investigation into art practice, which is grounded in critical and investigative thinking and which can also prepare students for further study at research level.

The main discipline areas within the Master of Art in which students can major are: Painting; Drawing; Printmaking; Sculpture, Performance and Installation; Photomedia; and Time-Based Art. Interdisciplinary practice is encouraged and research excellence promoted. In addition to becoming practising artists, graduates from this degree are employed in many areas, such as the photographic industry, theatre and television producers, prop makers, digital and sound technology industry, making of films and documentaries, video and multimedia industries as well as working in galleries or museums.

The Master of Art also prepares students to be able to apply for research programs, although completion of the MArt does not guarantee entry into these programs.

Entry Requirements

The normal requirement for entry is a recognised Bachelor degree. In exceptional cases an applicant who submits evidence of other academic and professional qualifications may be considered for admission. These applicants must submit a portfolio of their artwork and CV.

Program Structure

A total of 72 units of credit (UOC) is required.
Prescribed Major Core Courses x 3 18
Studio Major Core Courses x 3 18
Core Theory x 2 12
Electives x 4 24
Total units of credit 72
Total units of credit per semester 24
Note: Students may be granted exemptions/substitutions on the basis of prior studies.

Plan Details

Drawing

A major study plan in Drawing within the Master of Art program must include the following 3 prescribed major core courses:
SART9705 Drawing 1 6
SART9706 Drawing 2 6
SART9707 Drawing 3 6
Plus 3 of the following postgraduate studio major core courses:
SART9727 Drawing 6
SART9733 Life Drawing 6
SART9740 Anatomy for Artists 6
SART9741 Composition and Design 6
SART9744 Painting/Drawing Field Studies 6
SART9734 Painting from Life 6
SART9743 Digital Imaging and Painting 6
SART9742 Colour 6
SART9728 Painting 6
SART9758 Special Projects – Studio 6
Plus 2 core theory courses, normally SAHT9141 Current Issues in Art and SAED9002 Practices in Research in Art, Design and Education.
Plus 4 electives, including at least 1 studio course (from any discipline’s studio major core course list).

Painting

A major study plan in Painting within the Master of Art program must include the following 3 prescribed major core courses:
SART9701 Painting 1 6
SART9702 Painting 2 6
SART9703 Painting 3 6
Plus 3 of the following postgraduate studio major core courses:
SART9727 Drawing 6
SART9733 Life Drawing 6
SART9740 Anatomy for Artists 6
SART9741 Composition and Design 6
SART9744 Painting/Drawing Field Studies 6
SART9734 Painting from Life 6
SART9743 Digital Imaging and Painting 6
SART9742 Colour 6
SART9728 Painting 6
SART9758 Special Projects – Studio 6
Plus 2 core theory courses, normally SAHT9141 Current Issues in Art and SAED9002 Practices in Research in Art, Design and Education.

Plus 4 electives including at least 1 studio course (from any discipline’s studio major core course list).

Printmaking

A major study plan in Printmaking within the Master of Art program must include the following 3 prescribed major core courses:
SART9709 Printmaking 1 6
SART9710 Printmaking 2 6
SART9711 Printmaking 3 6
Plus 3 of the following postgraduate studio major core courses:
SART9729 Etching 6
SART9735 Advanced Etching 6
SART9749 Printmaking 6
SART9748 Screen Printing 6
SART9747 Artists’ Books 6
SART9745 Custom Printing 6
SART9746 Advanced Custom Printing 6
SART9752 Paper Technology 6
SART9758 Special Projects – Studio 6
Plus 2 core theory courses, normally SAHT9141 Current Issues in Art and SAED9002 Practices in Research in Art, Design and Education.
Plus 4 electives including at least 1 studio course (from any discipline’s studio major core course list).

Sculpture, Performance and Installation

A major study plan in the area of Sculpture within the Master of Art program must include the following 3 prescribed major core courses:
SART9721 Sculpture, Performance and Installation 1 6
SART9722 Sculpture, Performance and Installation 2 6
SART9723 Sculpture, Performance and Installation 3 6
Plus 3 of the following postgraduate studio major core courses:
SART9750 Installation 6
SART9732 Sculpture 6
SART9738 Advanced Sculpture 6
SART9751 Electronic Technologies 6
SART9753 Advanced Electronics 6
SART9754 Metal Casting 6
SART9756 Ceramic Shell Casting 6
SART9757 Sculpture Field Studies 6
SART9758 Special Projects – Studio 6
Plus 2 core theory courses, normally SAHT9141 Current Issues in Art and SAED9002 Practices in Research in Art, Design and Education.
Plus 4 electives including at least one studio course (from any discipline’s studio major core course list).

Photomedia

A major study plan in Photomedia within the Master of Art program must include the following 3 prescribed major core courses:
SOMA9713 Photomedia 1 6
SOMA9714 Photomedia 2 6
SOMA9715 Photomedia 3 6
Plus 3 of the following postgraduate studio major core courses:
SOMA9730 Analogue Photography 6
SOMA9731 Digital Imaging 6
SOMA9736 Advanced Analogue Photography 6
SOMA9737 Vector Graphics in Visual Arts 6
SOMA9741 Writing for Digital Media 6
SOMA9745 Introduction to Photographic Studio Lighting 6
SOMA9746 Advanced Photographic Studio Lighting 6
SOMA9747 Cinematography Workshop 6
Plus 2 core theory courses, SAHT9141 Current Issues in Art and SAED9002 Practices in Research in Art, Design and Education.
Plus 4 electives including at least one studio course (from any discipline’s studio major core course list).

Time Based Art

A major study plan in Time Based Art within the Master of Art program must include the following 3 prescribed major core courses:
SOMA9717 Time Based Art 1 6
SOMA9718 Time Based Art 2 6
SOMA9719 Time Based Art 3 6
Plus 3 of the following postgraduate studio major core courses:
SOMA9725 Introductory Interactive Multimedia 6
SOMA9726 Introductory Animation 6
SOMA9739 Advanced Interactive Multimedia 6
SOMA9743 Advanced Animation and Video Graphics 6
SOMA9742 Introduction to Sound 6
SOMA9744 Advanced Sound 6
SOMA9740 Narrative and Gameplay 6
SOMA9741 Writing for Digital Media 6
SOMA9101 Video Construction 6
SOMA9745 Introduction to Photographic Studio Lighting 6
SOMA9746 Advanced Photographic Studio Lighting 6
SOMA9747 Cinematography Workshop 6
SOMA9749 Video Art 6
SART9751 Electronics Technologies 6
SART9753 Advanced Electronics 6
Plus 2 core theory courses, SAHT9141 Current Issues in Art and SAED9002 Practices in Research in Art, Design and Education.

Plus 4 electives including at least 1 studio course (from anydiscipline’s studio major core course list).