Diploma of Art and Design
Our Diploma of Art & Design prepares you for a degree in fine art, Architecture, Industrial Design, Communication Design, Spatial Design and Collaborative Design at Monash University. After successfully completing a Monash College Diploma meeting the subject prerequisites and achieving the required destination degree score, you’ll have guaranteed entry* into first or second year at Monash University.
*Only applicable to international students.
Hear about the Diploma of Art and Design
How the program works
There are five streams to choose from, depending on what degree you’d like to study at university:
- Architectural Design
- Communication Design
- Fine Arts
- Industrial Design
- Spatial Design
In part 1, you’ll develop the requisite skills in art and design principles, theory and production. In part 2, you choose your area of specialisation and study the same units as first-year University students.
Assessments
- essays
- group projects
- presentations
- research papers
- a final exam
Course information
| Destination | 1st or 2nd year art, design and architecture at Monash University |
|---|---|
| AQF Level | Level 5 |
| Campus | Caulfield |
| Mode of study | On campus |
| Duration |
Part 1: 8 months Part 2: 4 or 8 months depending on stream |
| Intakes |
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| Study area | Fine art, Architecture, Industrial Design, Communication Design, Spatial Design |
| Contact hours | 5–10 hours per unit per week |
| Prerequisites | A folio of creative work is a prerequisite for Part 2 of the Fine Arts Stream only. If you do not have a folio you may be offered a place in part 1. |
| What it costs | See our dates and fees page for details. |
| CRICOS Course Code | 045084G |
Extra Requirements:
To enter directly into part 2 of the Fine Arts stream, you will need a folio of creative work. If you do not have a folio you may be offered a place in part 1.
You must include in your folio:
- traditional academic drawing – life and still-life drawing
- creative drawing – idea sketching, experiments in different drawing media.
Some suggested examples of work:
- three-dimensional concept drawing, i.e. industrial design or architectural concepts
- model making, i.e. architecture or product models
- graphic and typographic design, i.e. posters, invitations, letterheads, branding or brochures
- sculpture or ceramics
- painting
- printmaking
- photography
- digital illustration or renderings
- animations/multimedia/website design.
Work is assessed according to:
- intended area of study (faculty degree)
- drawing ability (both academic and creative)
- uniqueness
- originality
- sophistication of ideas and concepts
- experimentation
- technical skills
- sensitivity to media.
Submit your folio
Include at least three examples of your work. Present your work as a PDF (one combined file, maximum 5MB) or a PowerPoint slide show (maximum 15 slides). Submit your folio as a DVD, USB, or email mcdocuments@monash.edu
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Academic entry requirements
To apply for a Monash College Diploma of Art and Design, you must be at least 16 years old and meet the academic requirements.
English language requirements
To study a Diploma of Art & Design you'll need to meet a minimum standard of English.
Course structure and units
Study core units in part 1. In part 2 you'll study the same subjects as first year university students.
Destination degrees
Your destination degree is the Monash University degree you want to study after your Diploma of Art & Design.
Start dates
See our dates and fees page for details.
Fees
See our dates and fees page for details.
Course structure and units
- Part 1
- Part 2: Communication Design/Industrial Design/Spatial Design
- Part 2: Fine Arts
- -Part 2: Architectural Design
| Trimester 1: 4 months | Trimester 2: 4 months |
|---|---|
| MCD1270 Drawing A MCD1280 Art and Design Theory A MCD1330 Basic Design Studio A MCD1340 Visual Arts Studio A |
MCD1310 Drawing B MCD1320 Art and Design Theory B MCD1290 Basic Design Studio B MCD1300 Visual Arts Studio B |
Download the Diploma of Art and Design unit guide (PDF, 1.02 MB)
| Trimester 1: 4 months | Trimester 2: 4 months |
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| MCD5210 Collaborative Design Studio 1 MCD5020 Art and Design Theory C MCD5040 Drawing C MCD5120 Intro Art and Design Health and Safety (non-credit point unit) | MCD5150 Communication Design Studio 2 OR MCD5220 Industrial Design Studio 2 OR MCD5230 Spatial Design Studio 2 MCD5160 Art and Design Theory D Choose one elective: - Illustration - Architecture Communications - Product Drawing |
| After you complete part 2, you can enter second year of design at Monash University with 8 units credit. | |
| Trimester 1: 4 months |
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| MCD5200 Fine Art Studio 1 MCD5040 Drawing C MCD5020 Art and Design Theory C MCD5120 Intro Art and Design Health and Safety (non-credit point unit) |
| After you complete trimester 1, you can enter first year, semester two of fine art at Monash University with 4 units credit.* *Part 2 Fine Art and Architecture are only offered for entry into Trimester 1 (February) |
| Trimester 1: 4 months |
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| MCD5130 Architecture Studio MCD5190 Architecture Communication 1 MCD5020 Art and Design Theory C MCD5120 Intro Art and Design Health and Safety (non-credit point unit) |
| After you complete trimester 1, you can enter first year of industrial design at Monash University with 4 units credit.* *Part 2 Fine Art and Architecture are only offered for entry into Trimester 1 (February) |
| Trimester 1: Four months |
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| MCD5130 Architecture Studio MCD5190 Architecture Communication 1 MCD5020 Art and Design Theory C MCD5120 Intro Art and Design Health and Safety (non-credit point unit) |
| After you complete trimester 1, you can enter first year of architectural design or interior architecture at Monash University with 4 units credit.* *Part 2 Fine Art, Industrial Design and Architecture/Interior Architecture streams are only offered for entry into Trimester 1 (February) |
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What careers can a Diploma of Art & Design lead you to?
| Visual arts Architecture Product design Digital design | Animation Graphic design Interior architecture |