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Monash Art Design & Architecture (MADA)
We're a connected community of creative thinkers, makers and professional practitioners.
Why study at MADA?
Creativity will become one of the top three skills workers will need in the future. At MADA you’ll be guided by industry practitioners to develop the skills valued by employers such as critical and reflective thinking, problem solving and mental agility.
Undergraduate
Turn ideas into reality. There’s nothing like the feeling of seeing your vision come to life. Explore new concepts and develop key technical skills. Our undergraduate courses provide the foundation for any creative career.
Postgraduate
Take the next step. Amplify your creative potential with a masters by coursework. You'll develop new skills, enrich your expertise and enhance your career options.
Fine Art
Fine Art provokes thought, inspires action, and responds to the important challenges of our time. We find meaning in a complex field of visual information and experiences, igniting discussion and creating unique perspectives on the complex problems of society.
Design
Design is the means to navigate complex business, environmental and social problems, and stay on the leading edge of change. Designers are concerned with the expanded practice of making human-centred solutions that are both tangible and intangible. Designers make the future possible.
Architecture
Architecture at Monash focuses on the bigger picture. We see architecture, urban design, and urban planning as an integrated whole. We understand buildings within their larger urban or regional environment, and consider cities in the context of a changing planet. Architects imagine the new environments of the future.
Research
At MADA, we provide a lively and supportive environment for individual and collaborative research projects to be realised.
Student work
Be amazed by a kaleidoscope of projects. Experience diverse views of the world through the eyes of our students and staff.
Latest news from MADA
Artwork by Monash designers to be featured on Melbourne’s iconic Art Trams
From early October this year, artwork by two Monash University designers will be featured on Melbourne's iconic Art Trams.
Australian building industry revolutionises the way it designs, manufactures and delivers for customers
Monash University is part of a $28 million funding bid as part of an initiative set to transform how buildings are manufactured in Australia.
Image (Why study at MADA?): Tegan Bell, 2009-2016 (installation view), 2016
Image (Postgraduate): Samantha Barry, Sean Malikides, Din Hearth, and MADA students, THRIVE, 2016
Image (Research): Peter Wang, An Autonomous Driverless Public Transport
Image (Student work): Rosina Prestia, I Adjust to Orange (detail), 2016
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We are pleased to announce communication designer and Associate Professor Gene Bawden has been appointed Head of Design at Monash University Gene has over twenty years’ experience as a communication designer and design educator and has a unique capability as a design thinking facilitator. He is a founding director of Monash University's D-Lab and XYX Lab. His areas of research and design practice investigate community-based co-design practices using material and visual thinking. Gene's recent book, Comfort and Judgement in now available through Monash University Publishing. He is also one of eight designers to have his work cover an iconic Melbourne art tram in early October, part of the city's 2019 International Arts Festival. https://www.monash.edu/mada/news/articles/2019/artwork-by-monash-designers-to-be-featured-on-melbournes-iconic-art-trams #MonashADA
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It was fantastic to meet so many future art, design & architectural students, their parents & friends at #MonashOpenDay. The tours, workshops & info sessions were a big hit. Inspired & ready to apply, or have a question? Visit monash.edu/mada/future-students #MonashADA
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DON'T MISS OUT. Caulfield Campus Did you attend a Course & Career Information Session today? Join the next one starting soon. Times listed in the buildings below. - Fine Art, Bldg D - Design, Bldg G - Architecture, Bldg F #MonashADA #MonashOpenDay
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STARTING SOON, Caulfield Campus Discussion Panels featuring Artists, Designers and Architects. - Contemporary Art in the World: 11.45am, Bldg D - Impact of Architecture 12 midday, Bldg F - Designers of Change: 12.15pm, Bldg G #MonashADA #MonashOpenDay
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And we’re off... Join us at Monash Uni Caulfield Campus and explore your art, design and architecture future at #MonashOpenDay #MonashADA
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Thinking of studying Art, Design or Architecture? Join us this Sunday 4 August for #MonashOpenDay at Caulfield Campus. Talk to students & academics, explore our creative spaces & find out about all your study options. Plan your day. https://www.monash.edu/open-day#/interest-areas/art-design-and-architecture . #MonashADA
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Attend our Master of Architecture Info Evening, Wed 16 Oct to hear Prof Naomi Stead speak on the unique benefits of… https://t.co/MgsKweeddw
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New Release. Comfort & Judgement explores the Australian identity through the domestic interiors of our homes. A jo… https://t.co/LaSwxDepfG
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We are pleased to announce communication designer & A/Prof Gene Bawden has been appointed Head of Design at Monash… https://t.co/k50oZlINKN