Proposal and Portfolio
Entry to the Visual Art specialisation is based on a written proposal, folio, and an interview for shortlisted applicants only. Applicants will be required to complete the requirements below. Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an online interview as the final component of the application process.
Supplementary Creative Application
Upload your written proposal and portfolio via the Creative Application Platform.
Written Proposal
You should prepare and submit:
- a statement of 700-1000 words outlining your proposed studio program and research paper for your chosen specialisation, and a summary of your relevant experience.
Folio
Your folio should consist of:
- Recent work relevant to the research proposal. Documentation, images, or a video of work may be uploaded.
* Please refer to the following specifications for digital works:
- Please only submit a maximum of 10 images and/or 8 minutes of video.
- All portfolio items must be clearly labelled with title, date, medium, and dimension/duration of work.
How will I be assessed?
The written proposal will be assessed against the following criteria by the selection panel:
- relevance and currency of topic
- availability of relevant resources
- availability of relevant supervision
The folio will be assessed against the following criteria by the selection panel:
- demonstrated originality of creative voice
- requisite level of skill in Visual Art practice
- track record and experience of making work
The interview will be assessed against the following criteria by the selection panel:
- ability to convey and explain proposal
- ability to engage in discussion of ideas in relation to visual art
- clear commitment to undertaking the research and practice work
Please note that all applicants will be ranked based on the above criteria, up to the capacity of places within the course