Develop your independent, research-informed practice in contemporary art in Elam's vibrant, interdisciplinary environment.
Programme overview
The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) programme provides an opportunity to advance both your creative practice and research abilities.
The MFA is open to students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts. This degree is also open to anyone who has completed a university degree, who is able to demonstrate their professional experience through a portfolio that demonstrates their practice as an artist.
Students can enter the programme at the beginning of the year, in the first semester or opt for a mid-year start in the second semester.
The MFA provides a pathway to doctoral level study.
Programme structure
This research masters gives you an opportunity to complete courses that involve a discipline specific focus, which is delivered via studio, theory and workshop courses. You will also complete a substantial research project alongside a significant research essay, designed to support the development of high-level academic research skill. In the research masters you will study with the support of an individual supervisor.
180 point Masters:
15 points FINEARTS 770: Research Methodologies
45 points FINEARTS 761-766
And either:
120 point FINEARTS 781: Research Portfolio
Or
90 points FINEARTS 779: Studio
30 points FINEARTS 780: Studio Research Essay
120 point Masters:
120 point FINEARTS 781: Research Portfolio
Or
90 points FINEARTS 779: Studio
30 points FINEARTS 780: Studio Research Essay
Learn more about the postgraduate Fine Arts courses.
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
Where could this programme take you?
There are three common areas where Fine Arts graduates find employment – public sector, private organisations, or as a practising artist or entrepreneurial creative. As the business world looks to innovators, the capabilities developed through a creative education are becoming highly sought-after.
Jobs related to this programme
Academia
Art curator
Art writer or critic
Artist
Creative director in an agency
Designer
Educator
Researcher
Further study options
Doctor of Fine Arts
Doctor of Philosophy