MC281 - Master of Arts (Art in Public Space)

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Plan: MC281 - Master of Arts (Art in Public Space)
Campus: City Campus

Program delivery and structure

Approach to learning and assessment
Work integrated learning
Program structure
Program transition plan

Approach to learning and assessment

The Master of Arts (Art in Public Space) program takes an holistic approach to learning and assessment. You will develop capability through direct project work and integrating special areas of study. The educational philosophy of this program is to create agency, autonomy, flexibility and self-determination to ensure that you have a high quality learning experience and to help you develop activated professional networks in industry, government and community. 

Our courses ensure that your assessment tasks are authentic and that you will develop the appropriate research skills required for an art in public space career. Some projects and opportunities are developed as block or intensive activities.  Combining both small group and individual practice and encouraging collaborative feedback, you will learn in a cohesive and supportive environment. You are also able to participate in specialist seminars, master classes and workshops.

The Master of Arts (Art in Public Space) program has a strong international focus, supported by projects undertaken both locally and overseas. The flexible structure of the program allows you to follow your professioanl needs and/or interests so that you can develop clear employment pathways upon graduation.

You will have access to a dedicated studio space for your public art practice. Program lecturers are leaders in their fields, and you will have access to on-site projects that are developed with government, community organisations and industry partners.

If you have a disability, long-term illness and/or mental health condition or are the primary carer of individuals with a disability it is possible to have adjustments arranged and negotiated to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the Program Manager or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more. 

If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program. There is information on the RMIT University website about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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Work integrated learning

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice. As a student enrolled in this RMIT University program you will:

  • undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice;
  • interact with industry and community when undertaking these activities;
  • complete these activities in real work contexts or situations.

These interactions and the work contexts provide distinctive sources of feedback to you to assist your learning. Any or all of these aspects of a WIL experience may be simulated in a workplace environment. The work integrated learning courses specified for this program are:

VART3420 Art in Public Space Studio 1
VART3722 Art in Public Space Studio 4

In these courses you will undertake project work as the principle method for integrated learning. Projects can be simulated or real depending on interest and available opportunities. You will receive feedback from industry representatives about your work.

When available, some optional courses also offer WIL opportunities.

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Program Structure

To graduate you must complete the following: All courses listed may not be available each semester.
 

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Year One of Program

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Art in Public Space Studio 1 24 VART3420 City Campus
Art in Public Space Studio 2 24 VART3421 City Campus
Critical Frameworks A 12 VART3615 City Campus
Strategies for Creative Research 12 VART3613 City Campus
AND
Select and Complete Twenty-Four (24) credit points from the Program Option List at the end of this program structure:
 
AND

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Year Two of Program

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Art in Public Space Studio 3 24 VART3721 City Campus
Art in Public Space Studio 4 24 VART3722 City Campus
Language of Creative Practice 12 VART3621 City Campus
Professional Creative Practice 12 VART3620 City Campus
AND
Select and Complete Twenty-Four (24) credit points from the Program Options List at the end of this program structure:
 
AND

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Program Options List

List of Program Option Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Art Global Intensive 1 12 HUSO2398 City Campus
Art Global Intensive 2 12 VART3675 City Campus
Photography Global Intensive 1 12 VART3703 City Campus
Photography Global Intensive 2 12 VART3705 City Campus
Internship 12 VART3640 City Campus
Arts Management Fundamentals 12 OART1066 City Campus
Introduction to Curating Contemporary Art 12 OART1067 City Campus
Digital Imaging Strategies 12 VART3638 City Campus
Critical Frameworks B 12 VART3616 City Campus
Critical Frameworks C 12 VART3617 City Campus
Masters Symposium 12 VART3614 City Campus
Applied Industry Engagement 12 VART3707 City Campus
Fieldwork 12 VART3709 City Campus
Themes in Contemporary Creative Practice A 12 VART3711 City Campus
Themes in Contemporary Creative Practice B 12 VART3713 City Campus
Practicing on Country / with Country 12 VART3715 City Campus
Cultural Planning and Evaluation 12 VART3717 City Campus
Industry Partnered Studio 12 VART3739 City Campus
Studio Skills Specialisation 12 VART3741 City Campus
Working in First Peoples contexts: creative partnerships and cultural production 12 OART1103 City Campus
Working in Transnational Contexts: Exchange and Collaboration 12 OART1104 City Campus
 

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Program transition plan

In 2021 the Master of Arts (Art in Public Space) MC079 (1.5 years) program was replaced by this Master of Arts (Art in Public Space) MC281 (2 years) program.  The following table shows how courses in the old Master of Arts (Art in Public Space)  MC079 (1.5 years) program are equivalent to courses offered in this replacement Master of Arts (Art in Public Space) MC281 (2 years). 

Old Courses From MC079 Course Code Credit Points New Equivalent Courses MC281 Course Code Credit Points
           
Art in Public Space Studio 1 VART3420 24 Art in Public Space Studio 1 VART3420 24
Theories and Professional Practice 1 VART3422 24

Strategies for Creative Research

+

Critical Frameworks A

VART3613

+

VART3615

12

+

12

Semester Two          
Art in Public Space Studio 2 VART3421 24 Art in Public Space Studio 2 VART3421 24
Theories and Professional Practice 2 VART3423 24

Language of Creative Practice

+

Critical Frameworks B

VART3621

+

VART3616

12

+

12

           
Major Research Project VART3002 36

Art in Public Space Studio 4

+

Professional Creative Practice

VART3722

 

+

 

 

VART3620

24

 

+

 

 

12
Major Project Presentation VART3001 12 Masters Symposium VART3614 12

If you have transitioned into the MC281 Master of Arts (Art in Public Space) from the MC079 Master of Arts (Art in Public Space), all approved courses undertaken in MC079 Master of Arts (Art in Public Space) will contribute toward your degree. You will be required to complete additional courses to meet the requirements of the 2-year program. Academic advice will be made available to you and an enrolment plan provided to you.

 

In 2023, the program structure of the MC281 Master of Arts (Art in Public Space) program will be amended and the following changes are applied.

· New Program Option Course: OART1103 Working in First Peoples contexts: creative partnerships and cultural production.

If you have commenced the MC281 Master of Arts (Art in Public Space) program prior to 2023, you will not be disadvantaged by these changes and all approved courses undertaken prior to 2023 will contribute toward your qualification.

If you are undertaking a reduced load, are on Leave of Absence (LOA), or have deferred studies, you will not be disadvantaged by the change of program structure.

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