How do I apply?

There are three components to each application. Applicants must submit components 1 and 2 by the application closing date.

If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, you may like to contact our Faculty’s Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development before proceeding. They can assist you with your application and provide you with additional information about your study options.

1. University Application

   Submit a direct application via University's application portal

2. SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION & PORTFOLIO

   Upload your portfolio via the supplementary application form

3. CREATIVE TASK & INTERVIEW

   Shortlisted applicants will be required to submit a creative task and attend an interview. For more information, please visit Auditions and Interviews.

   PORTFOLIO

   Applicants will be required to upload the following via the supplementary application form:

   • a 500-800 word written statement including the following:
     • reasons for wishing to undertake the Master of Production Design
     • previous experience in Design and/or related fields
     • interest and motivation for undertaking the course
     • analysis of design for a film or live performance production (live or recorded) you have seen recently
   • a CV
   • a folio of work that demonstrates your creative and/or technical abilities. Each item should be clearly labelled with the name of the work and date of creation. If the work is the result of collaboration and not wholly your own original work, please explain your specific contribution.

   GRADUATE ACCESS MELBOURNE

   Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM) is the University’s equity program for domestic graduate students. Under GAM, specific circumstances of applicants will be considered in relation to admission and bursaries.

   You can apply using one or more of these categories:

   • Disadvantaged financial background
   • From a rural or isolated area
   • Under-represented school
   • Difficult circumstances
   • Disability or medical condition
   • Non-English speaking background
   • Recognition as an Indigenous Australian
   • Mature-age consideration (Non-School leaver entry pathway)

   Wondering if you are eligible for any of these categories? Each category has its own criteria, so before applying, check to see if you are eligible via the Graduate Access Melbourne page, as well as instructions on how to apply.