Program Overview
The Fine Art and Design at University of Tasmania is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Fine Art and Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: AUD 28,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Hobart, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Fine Art and Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Professional Practices 1A
- Professional Practices 1B
- Professional Practices 2A
- Professional Practices 2B
- Professional Placement A
- Professional Placement B
- Studio Project Design
- Defining the Field
- Postgraduate Complementary Project A
- Postgraduate Complementary Project B
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To qualify for admission, applicants must demonstrate the potential to undertake the GDFAD. Personal or telephone interviews may be required.
Successful applicants will be expected to have completed an undergraduate degree in visual art or visual communications, or in a cognate discipline, with credit or above results in their final year of major.
A person who possesses such other qualifications and professional experience deemed by the Faculty to provide an adequate preparation for study equivalent to that provided for by an undergraduate degree, may be admitted to the course.
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- A study proposal
Please follow the proposal guidelines outlined below.
Your initial proposal forms the basis of your project, to be discussed and reworked in consultation with your supervisor early in the program.
- A digital portfolio
- Please provide up to 20 images of your recent work either as jpeg files no larger than 1MB each or send a web link to your visual work online.
- Your curriculum vitae
Please focus on details of experience relevant to this application.
- Educational qualifications
Please provide certified copies of your academic transcripts.
Your study proposal should be approximately 1,000words in length and include the following:
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In the case of studio-based projects, this should include the practical and / or technical steps required.
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English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 28,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 28,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Tasmania directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Tasmania
University of Tasmania
Tasmania, Australia
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is a public research university, primarily located in Tasmania, Australia. Founded in 1890, it is Australia's fourth oldest university. Christ College, one of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-09-17
- Start Date 2018-02-26
- Language English
- Duration 12 months