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Graduate Diploma of Visual Art and Design - Specialisation
University of South Australia
Graduate Diploma
| Campus | Mid Year Intake? | Study Mode | Entry Requirements | ||
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| City West | No | Full-time internal, Part-time internal | Relevant bachelor degree (e.g. industrial design, applied arts, visual arts, fine arts, interior design) or equivalent; portfolio of work; written statement of intent |
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Course Description
To develop, for graduates from a number of undergraduate origins or relevant professions, knowledge and understanding of the major applied and theoretical paradigms relating to their chosen specialisation. To inspire students to develop their abilities to undertake informed and critical analysis, practice and research at postgraduate level.
Subjects you can Study
Ceramics; Curatorship; Drawing; Furniture design; Glass; Graphic design; History and theory; Illustration; Jewellery and metal; New media art; Painting; Photography; Printmaking; Public art; Sculpture; Textiles
Graduate Diploma
Duration
City West
- Full-time internal = 1 year
- Part-time internal = 2 years
Structure
36 units. All 8 required courses are compulsory core; however 2 of the Supervised Studio courses can be replaced with 2 electives selected from undergraduate or postgraduate courses offered within the School of Art, Architecture and Design (or by negotiation from elsewhere in the University).
Entry Requirements
Relevant bachelor degree (e.g. industrial design, applied arts, visual arts, fine arts, interior design) or equivalent; portfolio of work; written statement of intent
How does this course perform?
How do study fields for Graduate Diploma of Visual Art and Design - Specialisation at University of South Australia perform?
Creative arts
Who is studying Creative arts at University of South Australia
| 1,048 | 42 | 78% | 21% | 81% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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What Creative arts graduates from University of South Australia say
Teaching quality
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Generic skills
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Overall satisfaction
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Where do Creative arts graduates from University of South Australia go
Seeking work
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Starting salary
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Further study
Not available.
Life after Study
Creative arts
Where are graduates that studied Creative arts at University of South Australia?
| 18% | 0% | 77% | 0% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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Graphic Designer
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