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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.
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 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, encouraging 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 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:
Enjoy a cohesive learning environment that includes individual practices, collaborative projects and peer-to-peer discussions.
Hone your practice with access to dedicated studios, equipment, public art opportunities and projects developed with industry.
Engage with lecturers who are practising artists, experienced creative practice researchers and a specialised technician.
Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.
Note: International student visa holders can only study full-time.
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).
Academic entrance requirements: An Australian undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, or its equivalent. Applicants with significant work experience or professional practice may also be considered.
International English language requirements can be found here:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/international/english-equivalent
Extra requirements: Applicants must present their folio to a selection panel.
Note: This program incurs additional costs.
*If your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry to be granted credit.
The Graduate Certificate in Art in Public Space (GC045) is available as an exit award of the Master of Arts (Art in Public Space) MC079.
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, or a combination of completing some courses and having been granted credit for previous study at an equivalent level (AQF 8), i.e. honours, graduate certificate or graduate diploma in the field of Art.
The Graduate Certificate in Art in Public Space (GC045) is available as an exit award of the Master of Arts (Art in Public Space) MC079. See the Master of Arts (Art in Public Space) for full fee information.
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Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.