Diploma of Art and Design
After successfully completing our Diploma of Art and Design, international students have guaranteed entry into second year at Monash University provided required academic score and any applicable prerequisites are met.
Put your creative ideas into practice by studying art, design and architecture. If you want to design skyscrapers, develop products or create contemporary art, develop the skills to turn your vision into reality.
Hear about the Diploma of Art and Design
How the program works
The Diploma of Art and Design is delivered in two parts:
In Part 1, you’ll focus on building fundamental creative and technical skills while beginning to develop your personal folio, a collection of your own creative work. This folio will form the foundation of your application into a specialised stream in Part 2 and your future studies.
In Part 2, you’ll choose to specialise in one of the following streams:
- Design: Prepares you for Monash University's second-year entry into Communication Design, Industrial Design, Spatial Design, or Collaborative Design.
- Architectural Design: Prepares you for second-year entry into the Bachelor of Architectural Design at Monash University.
During Part 2, you’ll study the same curriculum and complete equivalent assessments as first-year undergraduate students at Monash University. You must complete both trimesters of Part 2 to be eligible to receive the Diploma qualification.
Course information
International students who complete Part 2 to can enter directly into the second year of their Monash University degree.
| AQF Level | Level 5 |
|---|---|
| Campus | Docklands |
| Mode of Study | On campus |
| Duration |
Part 1: 9 months (2 trimesters) Part 2: 9 months (2 trimesters) |
| Intakes | Part 1:June, October Design stream: February, June, October Part 2:Architectural Design stream: February, June Design stream: February, June, October |
| Study area | Specialist: Art and Design |
| What you will study | Part 1:Architectural Design stream: Trimester 2 (June), Trimester 3 (October)Design stream: Trimester 1 (February), Trimester 2 (June), Trimester 3 (October) Part 2:Architectural Design stream: Trimester 1 (February), Trimester 2 (June)Design stream: Trimester 1 (February), Trimester 2 (June), Trimester 3 (October) |
| Contact hours | 5–7 hours per unit, per week |
| Prerequisites | English language and check the Prerequisite subjects under Academic entry requirements |
| What it costs | See our dates and fees page for details. |
| CRICOS Course Code | 045084G |
Domestic students have two options - enter into first year after completing Part 1, or into second year after completing Part 2.
| AQF Level | Level 5 |
|---|---|
| Campus | Docklands |
| Mode of Study | On campus |
| Duration |
Part 1: 9 months (2 trimesters) Part 2: 9 months (2 trimesters) |
| Intakes | Part 1: Part 2: |
| Study area | Specialist: Art and Design |
| What you will study | Part 1: Part 2: |
| Contact hours | 5–7 hours per unit, per week |
| Prerequisites | English language and check the Prerequisite subjects under Academic entry requirements |
| What it costs | See our dates and fees page for details. |
| CRICOS Course Code | 045084G |
Meet our graduates
Teparun Sok
"The classrooms are high tech which makes learning a lot easier and more interesting. As well as that, the teachers are friendly, approachable and very helpful."
Joo-Hee Yang
"I experienced various techniques and materials through different projects. The projects enable students to express and develop their own artistic style."
