GC045 - Graduate Certificate in Art in Public Space
Plan: GC045 - Graduate Certificate in Art in Public Space
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Graduate Certificate in Art in Public Space
Award abbreviation: GradCertArtPubSp
Total credit points: 48
Career: PGRD
Duration: 1 semester full-time or 1 year part-time (2 semesters)
Location: Onshore, City Campus
Owning school: Art (340H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/art
Partnered offering / Corporate client: N/A
ASCED code: 100301
CRICOS code: 107039G
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
In this program you are invited to add to your knowledge of theory and practice in Art in Public Space. You are given the opportunity, in face-to-face classes to contribute to the diversity of practice in this field where you may explore commissioned or uncommissioned work and through this, contribute to the evolving practice in this field.
This program is one of the first of its kind in the world and the most comprehensive in course content and structure. It brings together both education and research and encourages active collaboration between art and design practitioners and the community. You will address issues within art in public space that are central to current international cultural debate.You willl gain a broad theoretical and historical understanding of discourses and practices of public art examining current definitions of real and virtual public space and training you to deal with the practical and theoretical problems that arise from such definitions in relation to art.
You’ll explore alternative views of how art is presented and received in the urban context and address questions such as:
- Where are the spaces that enable art to be an active interpretation, rather than decoration, of the city?
- Who should define policies for public culture?
- How can art negotiate the new spaces of the contemporary public sphere such as the internet?
Graduates leave the program with the skills of a practising public artist or theorist with project management skills, creativity and leadership skills valued by a range of employers in the arts and beyond. As a graduate of this program you willl be eligible to enrol in the Master of Arts (Art in Public Space).
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
The Graduate Certificate in Art in Public Space (GC045) is available as an exit award of the Master of Arts (Art in Public Space) MC281.
You will have the option of exiting with the Graduate Certificate in Art in Public Space (GC045) if you have successfully completed the 48 credit points listed in this program structure.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Art in Public Space (GC045) is available as an exit award of the Master of Arts (Art in Public Space) MC281.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
In Australia there are no professional bodies that recognise or accredit programs in fine art. The program is regularly monitored through the School's Industry Advisory Committee, which consists of external Arts Industry professionals, advising the School in facilitating a program that is relevant to the field of Fine Art, both nationally and internationally.
The School of Art has many close links with creative industries which take a variety of forms. Academics in the School are practising professional artists, writers, historians and curators maintaining strong linkages within national and global Fine Art practice and the community. External industry experts and speakers are regularly invited to speak to staff and students through a number of fora.
This program is developed in close co-operation with industry partners in Australia and overseas. Partners include: Australia - Local, State and Federal Government, and architectural firms. Overseas bodies with whom we collaborate are found in the following countries: China, Italy, Turkey, New Zealand, USA, and Mexico.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Library resources and services
RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases.
One-on-one study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, referencing, maths and study skills. To contact Library staff for help, phone, email or chat via the Ask the Library service. Find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library.
Online learning tools and content
You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at RMIT Online Learning
Other resources
As an enrolled School of Art student with an active NDS account you can access computer laboratories throughout the University. There are also computers for you as a School of Art postgraduate student located in Building 49 level C and Building 39 level 2.
Technical Assistance
The technical officer Mr Ceri Hann is available to you for technical assistance. Office Location: Building 50
Production Facilities and Equipment
As an enrolled student you will be given an individual studio space for two years. You wll also have access to a range of facilities across the school to support your area of practice from light fabrication workshops, AV studios, computer labs, AV recording equipment, ceramics and gold and silver- smithing studios, large format photo printing facilities, and printmaking studios.
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. The University Library has extensive resources for Art students and has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies [http://rmit.libguides.com/sb.php?subject_id=67925]. Upon your enrolment you will also be provided with an extensive MFA searchable reading list.
You can loan equipment from:
DSC Audio Visual Tech Services
Office Location: Building 8 level 7 room 9
phone: 9925 3419
email: DSC-AV@rmit.edu.au
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT University provides resources and opportunities to help you to achieve your study and career goals. Services are available face to face and online for:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
- enabling assistance - if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
- participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance
We offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The Ngarara Willim Centre offers ongoing guidance with study, living and cultural needs.
You can find more information at http://www.rmit.edu.au/students
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