Master of Fine Art
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The Master of Fine Art by coursework is centred on the individual candidate’s practice and is designed to provide the serious art student with the opportunity to attain a professional level of excellence.
The program provides a stimulating and supportive environment for rigorous postgraduate study. The program is pluralist in outlook, balancing the conceptual with the practical. Many students work in a cross-disciplinary context. These approaches are encouraged and exist alongside art practices that are discipline specific.
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Program information
The following program structure(s) provides full details including entrance requirements and application information.
Career outlook
The Master of Fine Art prepares students to take on the role of informed contemporary artists. Graduates are currently employed in the arts industry and work as professional practising artists exhibiting nationally and internationally.
Student profiles
James Voller
Master of Fine Art graduate, NZ
My time at RMIT was great for me both personally and professionally. RMIT provided the chance for me to have an international practice. I always felt challenged throughout my time in the MFA program. The result of my time at RMIT is that I am placed in good stead to keep achieving and gaining new opportunities within the art world.
Pathways
Upon successful completion of this program you may be eligible to undertake further studies in related programs at RMIT University, including Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by project subject to meeting entrance requirement.
Staff
Renowned academics
RMIT’s teachers and art practitioners are sought-after experts who understand the value of art in urban and community locations. They will work with you to build an appreciation for histories of art, culture and diversity for a globally mobile world and provide an educational framework of sound skills, experimentation and innovative practices. Under their guidance you will be prepared to unleash your art career on the world.
- Sally Mannall – Acting MFA Program Coordinator, Lecturer
- Michael Graeve – Sessional staff
- Ronnie van Hout – Sessional staff
- Dr Laresa Kosloff – Lecturer
- Jan Nelson – Sessional staff
- Alan Roberts – Technical Officer
- Prof. David Thomas – Lecturer
- Dr Ruth Johnstone – Academic advisor
- Mark Edgoose – Academic advisor
- Peter Cripps – Academic advisor
- Sally Cleary – Academic advisor
- Nikolas Pantazopoulos – Academic advisor
Contact us
Program enquiries
Dr Laresa Kosloff – Program Coordinator (acting)
Sally Mannall – Program Coordinator (on leave)
Kathryn Wardill – Postgraduate Coursework Program Administration Officer
General enquiries
Info Corner
330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
Email: study@rmit.edu.au
