Master of Design (Contemporary Art) at University of South Australia

This master degree will not only help to further extend practical skills in your chosen specialisation, but it will also provide you with valuable business management skills. The specialised fields you are able to choose from include: photo, digital and graphic media painting and drawing spatial studies, involving public art, sculpture, textiles, glass, ceramics, jewellery/metal, furniture, and illustration. A key focus is on the development and application of research processes and methodologies and you will graduate with the cognitive skills needed to review and analyse information. You will also develop skills in marketing and critical analysis. This qualification provides graduates with advanced practical and theoretical skills and knowledge, advanced research skills and valuable business and financial management skills. A key focus is on research, as it relates to your chosen specialisation. You will also study marketing and business, covering areas such as: grant sourcing and applications industry associations and professional recognition communication skills and marketing strategies copyright, trademarks, intellectual property and taxation You will also acquire the cognitive skills needed to review and analyse research, and will explore online art and design practice, online marketing, business management and self-employment practices related to the art and design industries. You will develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand critical research methodologies. In your final year, you will embark on a year long body of work resulting in exhibition quality artworks.