Master of Visual Arts
Master of Visual Arts
The Master of Visual Arts degree is suited to both artists who want to deepen their understanding of the contemporary art world, as well as graduates who are changing disciplines and want to pursue and expand their artistic and creative capabilities. You will extend on and refine your visual literacy…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Visual Arts degree is suited to both artists who want to deepen their understanding of the contemporary art world, as well as graduates who are changing disciplines and want to pursue and expand their artistic and creative capabilities.
You will extend on and refine your visual literacy skills and your ability to critically analyse artworks and understand key concepts in contemporary visual art. The degree encourages you to explore ideas in contemporary visual culture and develop your studio art practice so you can produce a significant body of work for exhibition.
By joining a community of expert art practitioners you will be encouraged to experiment and stretch the boundaries of innovation across a broad range of media, including drawing, jewellery, painting, photography, print-making and sculpture.
My career opportunities
The Master of Arts in Visual Arts will advance your career within a wide range of creative disciplines:
- Art teaching and academia
- Artist
- Arts and cultural administration and policy making
- Arts writing
- Gallery curator
- Jewellery designer and maker
- Professional photography
- Public art and site activation
Pathways to further study
The Master of Arts in Visual Arts enables qualifying students to pursue Higher Degree by Research studies such as the Doctor of Visual Arts (6009) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Visual Arts, applicants must:
- hold a Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised University
- OR hold a Bachelor degree or a Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline from a recognised University (students will be eligible for 40 credit points of advanced standing)
- OR hold a Bachelor Honours degree or a Graduate Diploma in a cognate discipline from a recognised University (students will be eligible for 80 credit points of advanced standing).
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows: A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0; OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL; OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19); OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only); OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English); OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Griffith University is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and strives to create a brighter future for all by prioritising innovation and social impact. We are committed to providing international students with quality education, guidance, and support. With Australia’s most awarded teachers, Griffith University offers a full suite of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees in areas including architecture, construction, and planning; business and government; criminology and law; education; engineering, IT and aviation; humanities, languages and social science; medicine, dentistry and health; music and performing arts; science and environment; visual and creative arts.Â
