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Areas of study by faculty: Art, Design and Architecture - 2019
Architectural design
Undergraduate
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2019 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Offered by
Department of Architecture
Location
Relevant courses
Bachelors
Single degrees
Successful completion of this specialisation can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following single degree:
- F2001 Bachelor of Architectural Design
Students in other single bachelor's degrees are not eligible to complete this specialisation.
Double degrees
Successful completion of this specialisation can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the Bachelor of Architectural Design component in the following double degree:
- E3009 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Architectural Design
Architecture
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Offered by
Department of Architecture
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Relevant courses
Successful completion of this specialisation can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following degree:
- F6001 Master of Architecture
Students in other degrees are not eligible to complete this specialisation.
Art history and curating
Undergraduate
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2019 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Offered by
Department of Fine Art
Location
The study of art history and theory involves the understanding and analysis of visual culture. Artistic practice is analysed through the lens of cultural theory, political ideology, social change or historical contexts, and considered in relation to other art. In undertaking art history and theory units, students examine a broad range of mediums and movements, from painting to post-modernism. They develop the critical analysis and writing skills that art critics, historians and curators use to create exhibition reviews, catalogue essays, curatorial statements and artist's statements. Art history and theory units help students gain the knowledge used by curators to develop exhibitions.
Relevant courses
Bachelors
Single degrees
Successful completion of this specialisation can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following single degree:
- F2003 Bachelor of Fine Art
Students in other single bachelor's degrees are not eligible to complete this specialisation.
Double degrees
Successful completion of this specialisation can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Art component in the following double degrees:
Art history and theory
Honours
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Offered by
Department of Fine Art
Location
The study of art history and theory involves the understanding and analysis of visual culture. Artistic practice is analysed through the lens of cultural theory, political ideology, social change or historical contexts, and considered in relation to other art. In undertaking art history and theory units, students examine a broad range of mediums and movements, from painting to post-modernism. They develop the critical analysis and writing skills that art critics, historians and curators use to create exhibition reviews, catalogue essays, curatorial statements and artist's statements. Art history and theory units help students gain the knowledge used by curators to develop exhibitions.
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Relevant courses
F3701 Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours)
Art, design and architecture PhD program
Research
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Coordinator(s)
Location
This program provides doctoral (PhD) students with the opportunity to focus on developing knowledge and expertise in their chosen discipline, as well as developing professional skills that will support the student's career ambitions.
Each student's research will be supported by the development of a range of skills that will help them to become more efficient researchers, ultimately improving the quality of the research and developing generic/transferable skills of value to prospective employers.
Offered by the Department of Architecture, Department of Design and Department of Fine Art. This program is also applicable to students studying externally.
Program requirements
All research students will be required to undertake compulsory training in the following areas:
- Monash Graduate Research Induction (online)
- Research Integrity (online)
- faculty induction, including occupational health and safety (where required).
Coursework component
All PhD students must complete the following coursework units, normally prior to confirmation of their enrolment:
In addition all students must complete the following unit during their enrolment:
- ADD6093 Documentation studies
Students may also be directed or encouraged to attend and make presentations at various forums throughout their enrolment.
Relevant courses
1322 Doctor of Philosophy
Communication design
Undergraduate
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2019 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Offered by
Department of Design
Location
Communication designers work with colour, sound and spatial forums across a broad range of processes - from posters, books and digital publications, to interactive information design and 3D animation. Communication design at Monash has been developed to enable students to become independent, enquiring and responsible designers across a range of platforms of production. Students develop skills in visual communication, multimedia and motion graphics so they graduate with an industry-relevant qualification and an extensive folio showcasing their complex skills and conceptual maturity across a variety of media and communication platforms.
Relevant courses
Bachelors
Single degrees
Successful completion of this specialisation can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following single degree:
- F2002 Bachelor of Design
Students in other single bachelor's degrees are not eligible to complete this specialisation.
Double degrees
Successful completion of this specialisation can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the Bachelor of Design component in the following double degrees:
- F2004 Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Business
- F2005 Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Information Technology
Communication design
Honours
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Offered by
Department of Design
Location
Communication designers work with colour, sound and spatial forums across a broad range of processes - from posters, books and digital publications, to interactive information design and 3D animation. Communication design at Monash has been developed to enable students to become independent, enquiring and responsible designers across a range of platforms of production. Students develop skills in visual communication, multimedia and motion graphics so they graduate with an industry-relevant qualification and an extensive folio showcasing their complex skills and conceptual maturity across a variety of media and communication platforms.
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Relevant courses
F3702 Bachelor of Communication Design (Honours)
Design
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Offered by
Department of Design
Location
Students focus on one of the following within the design studio:
- industrial design
- interior architecture
- multidisciplinary design
- multimedia design
- visual communication.
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Relevant courses
Successful completion of this specialisation can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following degree:
- F6002 Master of Design
Students in other degrees are not eligible to complete this specialisation.
Fine art
Undergraduate
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2019 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Offered by
Department of Fine Art
Location
Relevant courses
Bachelors
Single degrees
Successful completion of this specialisation can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following single degree:
- F2003 Bachelor of Fine Art
Students in other single bachelor's degrees are not eligible to complete this specialisation.
Double degrees
Successful completion of this specialisation can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Art component in the following double degrees:
Fine art
Honours
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Offered by
Department of Fine Art
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Relevant courses
F3701 Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours)
Industrial design
Undergraduate
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2019 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Offered by
Department of Design
Location
Industrial designers develop products that improve society, enrich our culture and contribute to our economy - from furniture and smart phones, to domestic appliances and public transport. By applying their understanding of materials, manufacturing and how people use products, industrial designers combine technical innovation with aesthetics to create beautiful, functional products. Industrial design at Monash is studio-focused so it prepares students to become professional industrial designers. Students develop the practical skills and conceptual capabilities to succeed. By final year students can confidently work to a brief and develop an effective, attractive and marketable product, from initial concept to final prototype.
Relevant courses
Bachelors
Single degrees
Successful completion of this specialisation can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following single degree:
- F2002 Bachelor of Design
Students in other single bachelor's degrees are not eligible to complete this specialisation.
Double degrees
Successful completion of this specialisation can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the Bachelor of Design component in the following double degrees:
- F2004 Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Business
- F2005 Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Information Technology
- E3006 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Design
Industrial design
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Offered by
Department of Design
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Relevant courses
F6005 Master of Industrial Design
Interaction design
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Offered by
Department of Design
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Relevant courses
Successful completion of this specialisation can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following degree:
- F6002 Master of Design
Students in other degrees are not eligible to complete this specialisation.
Interior architecture
Undergraduate
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2019 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Offered by
Department of Architecture
Location
Interior architecture professionals design spatial experiences by combining their understanding of how people engage with the world, with their knowledge of structures and environments. They create spaces that communicate ideas and stories. Interior architecture at Monash enables students to study and shape the built environment inside commercial, cultural and domestic buildings. Students develop the ability to generate design concepts, seek creative solutions and use innovative construction technologies. Graduates of interior architecture may transform large scale spaces in the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings, or focus on the small detail in designing furniture for theatre sets, or even curate media and technologies when designing exhibitions.
Relevant courses
Bachelors
Single degrees
Successful completion of this specialisation can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following single degree:
- F3001 Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours)
Students in other single bachelor's degrees are not eligible to complete this specialisation.
Multimedia design
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Offered by
Department of Design
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Relevant courses
Successful completion of this specialisation can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following degree:
- F6002 Master of Design
Students in other degrees are not eligible to complete this specialisation.
Urban planning and design
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Offered by
Department of Architecture
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Relevant courses
F6004 Master of Urban Planning and Design
Visual arts
Undergraduate
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2019 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Offered by
Department of Fine Art
Location
Relevant courses
Bachelors
Double degrees
Successful completion of this specialisation can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Art component in the following double degrees:
- A2005 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Art
- D3006 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Fine Art
- F2007 Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Business
- F2006 Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Information Technology
Students in other degrees are not eligible to complete this specialisation.