The Master of Art Administration addresses visual arts, in its broadest sense, in relation to management, marketing and finance as well as curatorial practices, writing and documentation, legal and theoretical studies. The degree recognises the significant changes that are taking place in the cultural sphere and prepares students for future employment in areas both inside and outside the traditional gallery/museum context. Practical, analytical and theoretical skills are developed in a program that emphasises vocational training within a wider cultural and critical framework.

The program consists of lectures, seminars and hands-on activities, a 10,000 word research paper and industry placement of no less than 240 hours. Each course normally requires attendance at a 3 hour lecture plus related research and assignment work.

It is intended that students graduating from this program will be equipped with the skills necessary to function in managerial, administrative, curatorial, art writing and other professional capacities within the visual arts industry.

The Master of Art Administration comprises core courses, core options, open electives and an internship:

Core Courses

Students take six core courses, totalling 36 units of credit.

Core Options

Students take no less than three, and no more than six, courses from those offered as core options.

Open Electives

Students may take up to three courses from those offered as postgraduate level electives by UNSW, but may take none. Students who wish to undertake electives from other faculties must consult with the Head of School.

The total number of courses taken as core options and open electives is six, totalling 36 units of credit.

Study

Full-time study involves three sessions, totalling 72 units of credit. Students would normally undertake 24 units of credit per session, with core courses, other than the Research Paper and Internship, completed before the commencement of the third session.

Part-time study involves six sessions, totalling 72 units of credit. Students would normally undertake 12 units of credit per session, with core courses, other than the Research Paper and Internship, completed before the commencement of the fifth session.

The degree of Master of Art Administration 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 three academic sessions from the date of enrolment in the case of a full-time candidate or six sessions in the case of a part-time candidate. The maximum period of candidature shall be six academic sessions from the date of enrolment for a full-time candidate and eight 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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