Master of Studio Art
The Master of Studio Art (MSA) is a professional development program for visual artists designed to provide conceptual and technical skills to consolidate and extend their contemporary art or design practice. Students propose and develop a self-initiated visual arts project based in one major studio area.
Seminars in art practice concentrate on the practical, theoretical and material context of contemporary art and the relationship with students’ individual studio practice. The seminars may include gallery visits and guest lectures. History and theory seminars provide a forum for discussion on key theorists and philosophers appropriate to contemporary visual art practice. Regular individual studio tutorials are scheduled to enhance studio practice. Electives provide an introduction or development of skills required by the student to complete the project.
SCA provides MSA students with an atmosphere dedicated to visual arts practice and access to technical facilities and assistance. An SCA academic supervises and assists students in the development of their project through dialogue and supportive critical feedback. Students are examined on their studio project at the completion of their study.
The MSA is offered full time over one year or part time over two years. Students have access to the studio facilities outside class hours. Enrolments are accepted each semester.
Course structure
Semester I
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Studio Project Major 1 |
Art Practice Group Seminar 1 |
History and Theory of Art Practice 1 |
Elective |
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Semester II
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Studio Project Major 2 |
Art Practice Group Seminar 2 |
History and Theory of Art Practice 2 |
Elective |
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Entry Requirements
Applicants are expected to have:
- a Bachelor of Visual Arts degree or an equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, from the University of Sydney or equivalent institution
- the presentation of of a portfolio of creative work demonstrating the ability to undertake advanced art practice and coursework
An applicant may be required to undertake preliminary or qualifying studies and complete such preliminary examinations, as the faculty may prescribe, before admission to candidature.
In exceptional circumstances the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications but whose evidence of experience and achievement is deemed to equivalent and sufficient to undertake the award.