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Fine Art Major (MArts)

Curtin University
Perth , Australia
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Art Studies | Art Theory | Fine Arts
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Arts
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English
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Fine Art Major (MArts)

Overview

The Fine Art major draws upon the diverse and complex traditions of fine art, and calls for a high degree of self-discipline, a capacity for self-criticism, and an awareness and dedication to the demands of being a professional artist.


In this course, you will focus on creating works that contribute to the artistic, aesthetic and social needs of contemporary society.


In your second year, you’ll undertake a major project and may have an opportunity to practice your skills and develop your portfolio through an internship with a professional organisation.


The Fine Art major is offered as part of the Master of Arts, a hands-on course with a strong practical and industry focus, to prepare you for a career in creative practice.


High-achieving students have the option to progress to doctoral level study.


Course Essentials

  • Qualification: Fine Art Major (MArts)
  • Credit: 400
  • Credit Points: A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.

How This Course Will Make You Industry Ready

We provide on-campus, industry and community-based initiatives to enhance your postgraduate experience and skills development. Students undertake a major project under the supervision of an experienced member of staff. This project becomes an important portfolio piece for many students.


Students may also practise their skills on placement with industry, arts and community organisations in Australia and overseas, developing confidence and engagement with relevant networks. They also have an opportunity to engage with award-winning artists, writers and researchers on staff and through our on-campus residency programs.


What Jobs Can the Fine Art Course Lead To?

This course can help you become a:


  • Artist
  • Craftsperson

Careers for artists span a wide range of employment fields, such as:


  • Individual or collaborative arts or crafts practice
  • Public art
  • Curating
  • Graphic design
  • Textiles
  • Illustration
  • Web design
  • Museum design
  • Theatre
  • Community arts
  • Arts administration at national, state, regional and commercial galleries.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand the discipline of Fine Art, its theoretical underpinnings, ways of thinking and professional or creative approaches; understand and apply established knowledge, principles, and professional or creative practices in chosen aspects of the Arts
  • Apply logical and rational processes to analyse the components of a subject or project and engage critically with the subject matter to respond creatively within a selected communication paradigm
  • Gain the technology and decision-making skills necessary to obtain, assess and represent relevant information from a range of sources to develop a professional or creative work; assess the application of existing technologies as well as the impact of emerging technologies on a selected communication or media discipline to create an effective professional or creative work. Communicate appropriately with colleagues, professional and creative contacts and the general public and develop communication skills across one or more media forms appropriate to varying situations
  • Understand and apply a range of learning strategies; take responsibility for one's own learning and development; sustain intellectual curiosity and develop a commitment to professional research, publication or performance to engage with emerging forms of theory and practice in the Arts. Think globally and consider issues from a variety of perspectives and apply relevant international standards, tools and practices to one’s professional or creative practice
  • Acknowledge the interrelationship between local, national, and global perspectives and the impact of these on the Arts: recognise individual human rights, and appreciate the importance of cultural diversity and the sensitivities which may be created when engaging with and representing issues pertaining to ethnic and community groups
  • Demonstrate professional behaviour and standards and work collaboratively to apply them in all aspects of creative practice and production-related activities

Fees and Scholarships

Please view the Master of Arts degree for indicative fees.


How to Apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice.


Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Specialisations

Specialisations available from Humanities and Science:


  1. Actuarial Financial Mathematics Specialisation
  2. Advertising Design Specialisation
  3. Animation and Game Design Specialisation
  4. Anthropology and Sociology Specialisation
  5. Asian Studies Specialisation
  6. Chinese Language Specialisation
  7. Construction Management Specialisation
  8. Creative Writing Specialisation
  9. Design Thinking and Visual Communication Specialisation
  10. Designing Fashion Specialisation
  11. Digital Design Specialisation
  12. Digital and Social Media Specialisation
  13. English and Cultural Studies Specialisation
  14. Environmental Planning Specialisation
  15. Fashion Design Specialisation
  16. Fashion Marketing Specialisation
  17. Fine Art Specialisation
  18. Geography Specialisation
  19. Graphic Design Specialisation
  20. Graphics Specialisation
  21. History Specialisation
  22. Illustration Specialisation
  23. Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
  24. Interior Architecture Specialisation
  25. International Development Specialisation
  26. Journalism Specialisation
  27. Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
  28. Photography Specialisation
  29. Principles of Planning Specialisation
  30. Professional Writing Specialisation
  31. Screen Production Specialisation
  32. Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
  33. Social Justice Specialisation
  34. Surveying and Spatial Sciences Specialisation
  35. Theatre Arts Specialisation
  36. Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
  37. Web Media Specialisation
  38. Web Presence Specialisation

Bachelor of Commerce Specialisations

Specialisations available from Humanities and Science:


  1. Actuarial Financial Mathematics Specialisation
  2. Advertising Design Specialisation
  3. Animation and Game Design Specialisation
  4. Anthropology and Sociology Specialisation
  5. Asian Studies Specialisation
  6. Chinese Language Specialisation
  7. Construction Management Specialisation
  8. Corporate Screen Production Specialisation
  9. Creative Writing Specialisation
  10. Design Thinking and Visual Communication Specialisation
  11. Designing Fashion Specialisation
  12. Digital Design Specialisation
  13. Digital and Social Media Specialisation
  14. English and Cultural Studies Specialisation
  15. Environmental Planning Specialisation
  16. Fashion Design Specialisation
  17. Fine Art Specialisation
  18. Geography Specialisation
  19. Graphic Design Specialisation
  20. Graphics Specialisation
  21. History Specialisation
  22. Illustration Specialisation
  23. Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
  24. Interior Architecture Specialisation
  25. International Development Specialisation
  26. Journalism Specialisation
  27. Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
  28. Photography Specialisation
  29. Principles of Planning Specialisation
  30. Professional Writing Specialisation
  31. Screen Production Specialisation
  32. Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
  33. Social Justice Specialisation
  34. Surveying and Spatial Sciences Specialisation
  35. Theatre Arts Specialisation
  36. Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
  37. Web Media Specialisation
  38. Web Presence Specialisation

Bachelor of Innovation Specialisations

Specialisations available from Humanities, Science and the Centre for Aboriginal Studies:


  1. Advertising Design Specialisation
  2. Animation and Game Design Specialisation
  3. Asian Studies Specialisation
  4. Biological Diversity Minor
  5. Climate Change Science Minor
  6. Construction Management Specialisation
  7. Corporate Screen Production Specialisation
  8. Creative Writing Specialisation
  9. Design Thinking and Visual Communication Specialisation
  10. Designing Fashion Specialisation
  11. Digital and Social Media Specialisation
  12. Environmental Management Minor
  13. Environmental Planning Specialisation
  14. Fashion Design Specialisation
  15. Fine Art Specialisation
  16. Food Science Minor
  17. Forensic Studies Minor
  18. Geophysics Minor
  19. Geospatial Technology Minor
  20. Go Global – Internship Specialisation 1
  21. Go Practice – Internship Specialisation 1
  22. Graphic Design Specialisation
  23. Graphics Specialisation
  24. Illustration Specialisation
  25. Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies Specialisation
  26. Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
  27. Interior Architecture Specialisation
  28. International Development Specialisation
  29. Landscape Restoration Minor
  30. Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
  31. Mapping and Land Planning Minor
  32. Metallurgy Minor
  33. Mining Minor
  34. Optimisation Minor
  35. Photography Specialisation
  36. Principles of Planning Specialisation
  37. Screen Production Specialisation
  38. Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
  39. Social Justice Specialisation
  40. Strategic Studies Specialisation
  41. Theatre Arts Specialisation
  42. Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
  43. Web Media Specialisation
  44. Web Presence Specialisation
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