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Postgraduate handbook 2004
Art and Design

Master of Design

Course code: 3113 + Caulfield + Course coordinator: Mr Denis Masseni + One-and-a-half years full-time; three years part-time*

* Part-time mode will be offered subject to final enrolment numbers.

This coursework masters degree provides an opportunity for graduates of selected fields of design to take advanced studies in design, supported by advanced studies in research methods for designers. The course allows design graduates to further their studies in design practice and planning at an advanced level. The core of the course consists of three units of design studio extending over three semesters. These are a series of supervised projects culminating in a design product (including design system, process, or artefact) at a highly professional level of resolution. Students select one of the following streams within design studio for the entire course: industrial design, visual communication; interior architecture; multimedia design; or multidisciplinary design. In addition to the core design studio, students take two units to support the formation of design research strategies, a unit in professional practice, and a unit which complements their other studies by extending relevant skills and knowledge. Teaching consists of studio sessions, lectures and tutorials. Assessment is based on project work, written and verbal presentations and assignments.

The course consists of seven coursework units, with a total of 72 credit points:

Full-time mode: three semesters

First year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Second year
Semester 1

Part-time mode

Students interested in taking the Master of Design in part-time mode should contact the course coordinator for further information.

Admission requirements

Applicants should hold a bachelors degree in design or multimedia from Monash University or an equivalent qualification from another tertiary institute or university approved by the faculty. Applications should be accompanied by 10-15 pieces of recent, relevant work. These may be presented on a CD, as slides or as colour printouts, which must be clearly numbered with a corresponding list of details attached.

Advanced standing

Up to 24 credit points may be granted for previously completed similar units taken at the same level, for example as part of an honours course. For similar undergraduate units, students will normally be required to make substitutions.

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