Diploma of Art and Design
Our Diploma of Art and Design prepares you for a degree in fine art, architecture, industrial design, or communication 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.
How the program works
There are four streams to choose from, depending on what degree you’d like to study at university:
- Communication Design
- Fine Art
- Industrial Design
- Architectural 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 |
|---|---|
| Campus | Caulfield |
| Duration |
Part 1: 8 months Part 2: 4 or 8 months depending on stream |
| Intakes |
February, June and October* *Part 2 Fine art, architecture/interior architecture, industrial design streams are only offered for entry into Trimester 1 (February) |
| Study area | Specialist: fine art, architecture/interior architecture, industrial design or communication design |
| Contact hours | 5–10 hours per unit per week |
| Prerequisites | English. A folio of creative work is a prerequisite for part 2 Trimester 1, 2018 entry for all streams. From Trimester 2, 2018 folio of creative work is a prerequisite for part 2 of the Fine Arts stream only. |
| What it costs | See our dates and fees page for details. |
| CRICOS | CRICOS 045084G |
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
You can start a Diploma of Art & Design in February, June or October*. *Part 2 Fine Art, Industrial Design and Architecture/Interior Architecture streams are only offered for entry into Trimester 1 (February).
Fees
See our dates and fees page for details.
Meet Titania Andiani Rosari (Tania)
INDONESIA
DIPLOMA OF ART & DESIGN
BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION DESIGN
E-LEARNING RESOURCE DESIGNER, MONASH COLLEGE
"During my degree I developed materials and edited videos for the University. Because of these experiences, I am now working at Monash College! Studying at Monash College helped to make the transition to university much easier. The teachers were always so helpful."
Course structure and units
- Part 1
- Part 2: Communication Design
- Part 2: Fine Art
- Part 2: Industrial Design
- Part 2: Architecture/Interior Architecture
| 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 | MCD1290 Basic Design Studio B MCD1310 Drawing B MCD1320 Art and Design Theory B MCD1300 Visual Arts Studio B |
| After you complete part 1, you can enter first year (first semester) of design, architectural design, interior architecture, or fine art (you must achieve a 75% average) or art history and curating (you must achieve a 80% average) at Monash University. | |
Download the Diploma of Art and Design Unit Guide (PDF, 0.21 MB)
| Trimester 1: 4 months | Trimester 2: 4 months |
|---|---|
| MCD5140 Communication Design Studio 1 MCD5040 Drawing C MCD5020 Art and Design Theory C MCD5120 Intro Art and Design Health and Safety (non-credit point unit) | MCD5150 Communication Design Studio 2 MCD5160 Art and Design Theory D MCD5170 Illustration |
| After you complete part 2, you can enter second year of design at Monash University with 8 units credit. | |
Download the Diploma of Art and Design Unit Guide (PDF, 0.21 MB)
| Trimester 1: 4 months |
|---|
| 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, Industrial Design and Architecture/Interior Architecture streams are only offered for entry into Trimester 1 (February) |
Download the Diploma of Art and Design Unit Guide (PDF, 0.21 MB)
| Trimester 1: 4 months |
|---|
| MCD5180 Industrial Design Studio 1 MCD5020 Art and Design Theory C MCD5040 Drawing 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, Industrial Design and Architecture/Interior Architecture streams are only offered for entry into Trimester 1 (February) |
Download the Diploma of Art and Design Unit Guide (PDF, 0.21 MB)
| Trimester 1: Four months |
|---|
| 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) |
Download the Diploma of Art and Design Unit Guide (PDF, 0.21 MB)
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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 |