Master of Contemporary Art Practices (Advanced)
An advanced graduate program for artists seeking to deepen their independent practice through research-led studio and workshop development.
Best for:Best for practicing artists seeking to advance their conceptual and technical skills through a research-led master's degree.
Overview
The Master of Contemporary Art Practices (Advanced) at The Australian National University is designed for artists aiming to elevate their independent practice within a global and technologically evolving context. This program emphasizes a research-led approach, encouraging students to explore diverse materials, conceptual methodologies, and cross-disciplinary collaborations. Participants engage in hands-on learning across studio, workshop, and digital environments while contributing to the vibrant research culture of the School of Art and Design. The curriculum supports individual practice-based research, allowing students to address complex contemporary questions through innovative artistic inquiry.
What you'll do
- Develop an ambitious and independent contemporary art practice.
- Engage in practice-led research projects within studio and workshop settings.
- Apply diverse materials and conceptual methodologies to artistic problem-solving.
- Collaborate with partners and peers across various disciplines.
- Contribute to the research environment of the School of Art and Design.
- Complete a final research project or thesis under supervision.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline or international equivalent.
Degree offered: Master of Contemporary Art Practices (Advanced)
Language: English proficiency required; standard university entry requirements apply.
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated capacity for independent artistic practice.
- Minimum GPA of 6/7 for direct entry with a Bachelor degree.
- Minimum GPA of 5/7 for entry with a Bachelor degree plus a Graduate Certificate or Diploma.
- Approval of an identified supervisor for the research project or thesis.
- Must hold a cognate Bachelor degree or equivalent.
- Must secure approval from an identified supervisor for the research component.
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How to apply
Applicants must apply through the official university portal. The process requires identifying a potential supervisor and obtaining their approval for the proposed research project or thesis.
- Academic transcripts
- Research project proposal
- Supervisor approval confirmation
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