Master of Contemporary Art Practices (Advanced)

at Australian National University

Program Structure:
 

• The Masters of Contemporary Art Practices ( Advanced) requires completion of 72 units, which must consist of:
• 48 units from completion of the following research component:
   

24 units from completion of research training course from the following list:

• ARTH8022 Points of View: Developing Strategies for Independent Research in Art & Design (12 units)
• ARTV8041 Methodologies for Contemporary Art Practices (12 units)
• 24 units from completion of the research project course

ARTV8042 Situating Contemporary Art Practice with Independent Research
 

24 units from completion of the Thesis course:

• THES8105 Thesis
   

Students must have the written agreement of an identified supervisor in order to enrol in THES8105 Thesis one semester in advance of the start date of the Thesis semester.
 

Students who do not have the written agreement of an identified supervisor one semester in advance, or whose agreed supervisor either subsequently leaves the university or is on leave from the university, will be transferred to the Master of Contemporary Art Practices.
 

Master Research
This degree has been accredited at AQF Level 9 with a significant component of Research
 

Master Research Training
This degree has been accredited at AQF Level 9 with a significant component of Research
 

Capstone Courses
[THES8105]
 

Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.
 

• A cognate Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 6/7, and the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis.
• A Bachelor degree or international equivalent AND a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a cognate discipline with a minimum GPA of 5/7, and the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis.
• In order to enrol in THES8105 Thesis, students must have the written agreement of an identified supervisor three months in advance of the start date of the semester of first enrolments in THES8105. Students who do not have the written agreement of an identified supervisor three months in advance, or whose agreed supervisor either subsequently leaves the university or is on leave from the university, will be transferred to the Master of Contemporary Art Practices.

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.
 

Annual indicative fee for international students

$40,587.00

Employment Opportunities

The School of Art and Design is a major stakeholder in Australia’s national contemporary art sector. SOAD graduates participate in and contribute to the arts, sustaining and developing an independent practice or business, or work within the creative industry sector. MCAP students will have the opportunity to develop their professional practice by broadening their networks, build new audiences and graduate with a competitive edge. Students will complete this program with a more informed and developed awareness of their art practice, its direction and how it is situated within the fields of contemporary art and practice-led research. They will graduate with new, distinctive bodies of work; be ready for exhibition or production; and be prepared for future opportunities, including applying to residencies, collaborations, grant applications and/or awards. Students may be ready to apply to higher level reserach degrees. This program aligns with the Australian Government’s forecast that to meet the demands of a changing workforce it is important to maximise opportunities for students in the 21st Century. [i] The VCAP will extend students’ practical, theoretical and conceptual knowledge in order to develop a deeper understanding of contemporary art practices in context of how artists work today. Students will graduate with the necessary creative qualifications and skills contributing to different value chains and knowledge exchange in a range of industries.