309815 v.2 Graduate Diploma in Art

GradDipArt(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 062560K
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

The course provides the opportunity to develop individual initiatives and creative capacities in any of the major studies offered within the Department of Art including textiles, painting, print media, sculpture, jewellery and three-dimensional design, electronic arts, drawing, ceramics, fashion, photography, installation, performance and audio-visual technologies. It is designed to extend undergraduate program studies and to provide vocational and mid-career studio training for artists and educators. The course consists of individually negotiated studio programs, undertaken with a common core of theoretical studies, providing for the development of critical and research skills in specific areas of interest.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

An approved undergraduate degree or its equivalent in any of the related disciplines of visual arts. Applications are also considered from candidates whose standing as visual arts practitioners or educators recommends them as being capable of undertaking and benefiting from postgraduate studio studies. All applicants are required to submit a detailed study proposal supported by a folio of work. The quality of the study proposal, the supporting evidence of skills, competence and creative capacities are factors in establishing entry. Applicants are advised to seek early consultation with the MA/Graduate Diploma Coordinator before submitting a study proposal.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Exemption from some diploma course units may be granted on the basis of substantial relevant practice in visual arts, or passes in relevant graduate units.

Duration and Availability

This one year full-time or equivalent part-time study fee-paying course is available to International Onshore students and domestic students. A limited number of places are available each year in the course. While it is possible that all study areas maybe available in any one year, the selection of applicants is based upon an evaluation of the applicant's study proposal, the capacity to bring it to a successful conclusion and the Department's ability to support and supervise the work.

Course Organisation

The student, in consultation with an appointed staff supervisor, constructs a studio program based upon the submitted study proposal. The course consists of project units relating to the individual's studio program and associated theoretical studies.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
310729	v.1	Art Project 591	6.0	50.0
310731	v.1	Art Research Seminar 591	3.0	25.0
6301	v.8	Art Theory 501	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
310730	v.1	Art Project 592	6.0	50.0
6322	v.8	Art Theory 502	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 ELECTIVE		25.0
				100.0

As an alternative to this unit, students may select an elective in consultation with the Course Coordinator

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.