This program provides professional development courses in art and design education. Students will investigate current visual arts and design interests through courses interpreting curriculum change and innovation, building research practice and leadership in the profession.

Students will be able to:

This program is taught by art and design educators who are the architects of recent syllabus change, along with practicing artists, designers, art historians and theorists. Courses emphasise individual contact with faculty staff and the opportunity to discuss the most recent developments in art, design and education with senior academics who are widely published, have exhibited internationally and are recognised as eminent within their fields.

A wide choice of electives combined with flexible modes of delivery provide opportunities for individuals to tailor a program of study to match their changing preferences, professional interests, and personal needs. Typically classes attract primary, secondary and tertiary educators and others with an interest in visual arts education in a range of settings.

On completing the program, students achieve a recognised postgraduate credential and increased confidence to practically manage change and implement new syllabuses and curriculums.

Students may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Art and Design Education (7304) after the completion of four courses - two prescribed core courses, one core option and one elective - studied full-time or part-time, and selected from the Master of Art and Design Education program.

Please refer to the Program Description.

The degree of Master of Art and Design Education by coursework may be awarded by the Council to a candidate who has satisfactorily completed a program of advanced study.

Qualifications
1. A candidate for the degree shall have been awarded an appropriate degree of Bachelor from the University of New South Wales or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution at a level acceptable to the Standing Committee of the College of Fine Arts [hereinafter referred to as the Committee].

2. In exceptional cases an applicant who submits evidence of such other academic and professional qualifications as may be approved by the Committee may be permitted to enrol for the degree.

3. If the Committee is not satisfied with the qualifications submitted by an applicant the Committee may require the applicant to undergo such assessment or carry out such work as the Committee may prescribe, before permitting enrolment.

Enrolment and Progression
1. An application to enrol as a candidate for the degree shall be made on the prescribed form which shall be lodged with the Faculty Manager by the advertised closing date which will be at least two calendar months before the commencement of the session in which enrolment is to begin.

2. A candidate for the degree shall be required to undertake such formal courses and pass such assessment or conditions as prescribed.

3. The progress of a candidate shall be reviewed each session by the Committee and, as a result of its review; the Committee may cancel enrolment or take such other action as it considers appropriate.

4. No candidate shall be awarded the degree until the lapse of two academic sessions from the date of enrolment in the case of a full-time candidate or four sessions in the case of a part-time candidate. The maximum period of candidature shall be five academic sessions from the date of enrolment for a full-time candidate and seven academic sessions for a part-time candidate.

Fees
A candidate shall pay such fees as may be determined from time to time by the Council.

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