Master of Visual Arts
A practice-based master’s programme for artists and creative professionals to refine studio skills and explore contemporary visual culture.
Best for:Best for artists, designers, and creative professionals with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) who wish to refine their studio practice and engage with contemporary visual arts theory and production.
Overview
The Master of Visual Arts at Griffith University is designed for artists and graduates seeking to deepen their creative practice and understanding of contemporary art. This programme encourages experimentation across diverse media—including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and digital arts—while fostering critical analysis and visual literacy. Students engage with expert practitioners, develop original work for exhibition, and explore innovative boundaries in visual culture. Ideal for those transitioning disciplines or advancing their artistic careers, the programme offers flexible pathways tailored to prior experience and academic background.
What you'll do
- Develop and refine a significant body of original artwork for exhibition, spanning multiple media such as drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and digital arts.
- Engage in critical analysis of contemporary artworks and theoretical frameworks to inform creative practice.
- Collaborate with expert art practitioners and peers to explore innovative approaches in visual culture.
- Experiment with new techniques, materials, and interdisciplinary methods to push creative boundaries.
- Participate in studio-based research and produce a portfolio demonstrating artistic growth and originality.
- Present and discuss artwork in a supportive community of artists and scholars.
Requirements
Degree required: One of the following: 1. A Bachelor degree (or higher) in a related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution AND a minimum of 3 years professional experience in a creative field; 2. A recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in a related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 on a 7.0 scale; 3. A Bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution (2-year programme); 4. A Graduate Certificate in Visual Arts (1-year programme).
Degree offered: Master of Visual Arts
Language: English proficiency (if applicable, though not explicitly stated in the source).
Instruction: English
- Proven artistic practice and portfolio demonstrating creative ability.
- Ability to critically analyse and contextualise contemporary artworks.
- Experience working with traditional or digital media (e.g., drawing, painting, photography, sculpture).
- Commitment to experimentation and innovation in artistic practice.
- Hold a Bachelor degree (or higher) in a related discipline (for Pathways 1 and 2) or any discipline (for Pathway 3).
- Meet minimum grade point average requirements (4.0 on a 7.0 scale for Pathway 2).
- Possess at least 3 years of professional experience in a creative field (for Pathway 1).
- Hold a Graduate Certificate in Visual Arts (for Pathway 1).
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How to apply
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Applicants must submit their application through Griffith University’s official portal. Required documents typically include academic transcripts, proof of professional experience (if applicable), a portfolio showcasing artistic work, and a personal statement outlining artistic goals and intentions. Additional requirements may vary based on the chosen pathway.
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor degree or higher)
- Proof of professional experience (if applicable)
- Portfolio of artistic work
- Personal statement or creative statement
- Graduate Certificate in Visual Arts transcript (if applicable)
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