Monash University: University Handbooks: Postgraduate Handbook 2002: Units indexed by faculty
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Faculty Certificate in Visual Culture


General information

Program code: 2060 + Program fee: Local students -- $A3500 + Program director: head of section
This program, of one semester full-time or two semesters part-time, gives a formal framework for students to undertake studies in visual culture units at level four. The certificate is of particular value for students who have already completed a major or minor sequence in visual arts or visual culture but who wish to take additional units, either to broaden their disciplinary contact or to pursue study in a particular area of visual culture. The certificate course is also geared to students who are intending to pursue graduate study but who need familiarity with particular units or areas of theory in visual culture as a bridge to either a major undergraduate sequence or to graduate work. The course also assists students who wish to augment another tertiary qualification with a formal course of study in visual arts or visual culture.
Through the certificate, students will have a range of contact with research, seminars, debate and methodology within visual culture. The faculty certificate is not intended as a foundation or entry year for graduate study, but is a general qualification, which augments the bachelors degree in visual culture. Students who have completed the certificate program with grades at credit level or higher are eligible to apply for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma in Visual Culture program.

Entry requirements

(i) A bachelors degree in visual arts, visual culture, film studies or a related discipline; or (ii) if no degree, five years professional experience in an area recognised by the faculty in consultation with the section. Experience of particular relevance for visual culture includes sustained work in art galleries and museums, or the preparation of gallery or museum catalogues or monographs; work in the production or administration of film, television or their archives, research or substantial administrative work in heritage, architecture or design, or in public agencies involved with the visual arts. Evidence should include (a) two references, commenting on the nature and extent of the experience; (b) a full CV; (c) a statement of up to 1000 words on the applicant's career objectives and reasons for applying for entry, indicating any relevant publications, any community service at a senior level, and any other relevant qualifications.

Course structure

Units taken at level four as part of a postgraduate sequence in visual culture are normally weighted at 12 points each.
Students undertake two level-four units totalling 24 credit points, as offered by the Visual Culture section.

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