The Master of Fine Art (coursework) program is centred on the individual candidate’s practice and is designed to provide the serious art student with the opportunity to attain a high professional level of excellence.

The program provides a stimulating and supportive environment for rigorous postgraduate study. The program is pluralist in outlook, balancing the conceptual with the practical. Many students work in cross-disciplinary context. These approaches are encouraged and exist along side art practices that are discipline specific.

General information is available at Postgraduate Study at RMIT

Duration

One year full-time or two years part-time.

This is an accelerated program, offered over three semesters within one calendar year in the full-time mode.

Single course enrolments and part-time study are also possible.

Note: part-time study is not available to international students.

Pathways

Gaining credit for previous study or experience
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer are ways that RMIT recognises applicants' skills and knowledge gained through formal and informal education and training, work experience, and/or life experience (including volunteer work; committee responsibilities; family duties, hobbies).

Entrance Requirements

A Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art, or equivalent degree from an approved college or school of art, with a distinction in the major discipline (or recognised equivalent); or a tertiary qualification together with considerable studio practice in an appropriate discipline which demonstrates an ability to undertake the program. All candidates will be expected to attend an interview and folio review. An applicant must demonstrate not only the technical skills of a competent artist, but also the intellectual ability characteristic of the dedicated artist. The applicant's portfolio must demonstrate a commitment to a personal vision in an informed context of art and a level of maturity sufficient to develop advanced forms and concepts of visual art.

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Application Procedures

Timely applications for postgraduate coursework programs are due by:
10 November each year (Semester 1)*

* Note: Applications will continue to be accepted until all places have been filled. You are encouraged to lodge your application early.
Future students may enquire through Info Corner (formerly the Office for Prospective Students) at any time.

Apply via:RMIT direct application form
Info Corner (formerly the Office for Prospective Students)
330 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
Email: study@rmit.edu.au
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/enquiries

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Fees

Feefor 2008 Master: AUD $16,560 per year of full-time study.

The prices quoted are total program prices at 2008. Tuition fees are subject to annual adjustment and are not fixed for the duration of your study. Changes to fees are applied from 1 January each year. Further information is available at: www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/highered/fullfees

Programs by coursework are offered on a Fee Paying Places (FFP) basis. A limited number of coursework programs and all honours programs have Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) (previously HECS).

Fee Paying Places (FPP)
FPP students are required to pay the complete cost of their program. FPP fees vary according to each program.

Students offered a FPP maybe eligible for the FEE-HELP (FEE-Higher Education Loan Program) scheme, which enables eligible fee paying students to obtain an interest-free loan up to a maximum value of $80,000 from the Commonwealth Government to pay all or part of their tuition fees.

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Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
A CSP is jointly funded by the Commonwealth Government and student. The amount to be paid by the student is defined by discipline 'bands'. In 2008, the following student contribution rates for a standard, annual, full-time load apply:

National Priority: $0 – $4,077—Education and Nursing.
Band 1: $0 – $5,095—Humanities, Behavioural Sciences, Social Studies, Foreign Languages, Visual and Performing Arts.
Band 2: $0 – $7,260—Mathematics, Statistics, Computing, Built Environment, Health, Engineering, Science, Surveying, and Agriculture.
Band 3: $0 – $8,499—Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Law, Dentistry, Medicine, and Veterinary Science.

Students who undertake more or less than a full-time study load, or who study courses from a combination of the above categories will be charged the proportionate student contribution.

Calculating tuition costs for Commonwealth supported students

Postgraduate Coursework Commonwealth Supported Equity Places
RMIT has a limited number of government subsidised Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) in full-fee postgraduate coursework programs for applicants who meet entrance and equity criteria. Instead of paying full-fees either upfront or with a FEE-HELP loan, the CSP Equity place allows students to complete their program as a Commonwealth supported student in a subsidised place with a choice of up-front, partial up-front or deferred payment options.

For further information: www.rmit.edu.au/equity

Record spend on RMIT scholarships
RMIT University will spend more than $60 million on student scholarships over the next five years. RMIT has many scholarships and funding opportunities to offer students.

Further information is available at RMIT Scholarships

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Program Structure

The first semester (full-time equivalent) is the coursework component of the program. This program of studio practice is student centred. Content is negotiated between the candidate and their supervisor, based on issues generated from the candidate's individual practice. It is complemented by individual and group tutorials, and lectures.

Major Project Proposal Development and Professional Practice Advanced Seminars complement the studio components of the program.

The Professional Practice Advanced Seminar Program is undertaken in Melbourne on the RMIT campus, in the middle of year one of the program. During this two-week Professional Practice Advanced Seminar Program international and local experts examine ideas relevant to contemporary practice. Candidates are required to write a short paper (2000 words) placing their practice in context to the issues proposed by the seminar program.

At the commencement of Semester 2 the candidates make a formal presentation (visual lecture) of their Semester 1 individual practice and the Major Project Proposal Development course to assist in the development of their major projects proposal.

Throughout Semester 2, the candidate undertakes their major project. Group tutorials supplement individual tutorials. This culminates in an exhibition of work for assessment which is accompanied by a detailed proposal and visual documentation of the work undertaken during the program.

The following program structure(s) are linked to this program.

Contact Details

Associate Professor David Thomas
Tel. +61 3 9925 3796
Email: david.thomas@rmit.edu.au

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Disclaimer

Although RMIT endeavours to ensure the accuracy of this information, there is no guarantee it will remain accurate all year. Applicants are advised to confirm program details with the appropriate school before making an application.