Course code: 2846 + Course fees: domestic students -
fee-waived RTS places available + 18 months full-time, 3 years part-time +
On-campus (Clayton)
Coordinator: Leigh Astbury
This course is intended for students with a strong interest in research who wish to give their study a clear Australian focus. The degree familiarises students with the major theoretical areas in Australian art and with a significant area of Australian art history through their research. The research emphasis can cover areas of painting, sculpture, architecture, urbanism and urban imagery, photography, performance and art in multimedia, film or television.
Candidates for admission to the MA should normally hold a first class or second class division A honours degree, or a masters qualifying with an overall grade of H2A or above and a grade of distinction or above for the research component.
Candidates
complete a thesis of 20,000 to 25,000 words (66% research) in an area agreed to
by the candidate and the department, and supervised by staff appointed by
agreement with both the candidate and the department. Candidates are expected
to consult with their supervisor regularly and to maintain the momentum of
their thesis research.
Candidates also complete two fifth-year elective units worth 12 points, chosen
from the schedule set out below. Note that students should not include units
previously taken in the masters qualifying year, the postgraduate diploma or
the honours year.
The minimum pass grade for units in the Master of Arts is 60 C, ie a grade of credit or above is required in each unit and for the thesis.
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