How to apply

Before submitting your application to undertake an undergraduate degree, select the course you’re interested in and review its entry requirements and fees. You might also want to take a look at the Pathways and scholarships that are available.

About the Bachelor of Fine Art folio presentation

BOOK A TIME FOR YOUR FINE ART FOLIO PRESENTATION

The Bachelor of Fine Art recently changed its admission requirements.

Applicants are now required to attend an in-person presentation* at the Monash Caulfield campus and bring along a folio for review. This is an opportunity for you to talk about your work and ask any questions about Monash Fine Art; think of it as a 10-minute chat about your artworks with two staff members who really want to learn about your creative art practice!  Click on this link to book your appointment!

You must book the date/time of your presentation by the close of Change of Preference for the VTAC selection round you wish to be considered in. Early booking is encouraged. If you are applying for more than one Fine Art course (for example, you are applying for the Bachelor of Fine Art AND a double degree which includes Fine Art), you only need to present your folio once.

International and direct applicants, and current Monash students must also book an appointment to present a folio.

Watch this video to learn more about your folio presentation.

Then, click on the link to book your appointment!

Preparing for your folio presentation

The presentation will serve two purposes:

1. You will demonstrate awareness of the discipline by:
   1. Communicating your interest in studying Fine Art
   2. Sharing your motivation and enthusiasm for the degree
   3. Articulating any previous experience connected to the degree
2. You will demonstrate evidence of creative aptitude by:
   1. Bringing along a folio, whether physical and/or digital, that best exemplifies your creative art practice
      • If you are presenting a digital folio, you will need to bring your own device (i.e. laptop, tablet) with the work pre-loaded and easy to share
      • What you choose to submit is up to you! Works such as paintings or sculptures should be photographed clearly if too big to present them physically. You may also wish to include pages from your visual journal, showing progression of works from ideas to completion
   2. Clearly articulating your creative art practice and process
   3. Communicating the ideas and influences that impact your creative art practice

Folio presentation evaluation

Students will be assessed on the extent that their folio presentation demonstrates:

• Use of creative techniques and material processes
• Imaginative exploration of ideas through creative practice
• Critical thinking with an ability to analyse, interpret and respond to artworks and creative disciplines
• Ability to embrace creative challenges
• Engagement and strong communication of ideas

* Alternative arrangements can be made for Zoom appointments for interstate/overseas students. You will be able to indicate your preference for a Zoom meeting when booking your  preferred date/time for your folio presentation.

Before submitting your application to undertake an undergraduate degree, select the course you’re interested in and review its entry requirements and fees. You might also want to take a look at the Pathways and scholarships that are available.

Before submitting your application to undertake a graduate coursework degree, select the course you’re interested in and review its entry requirements and fees.

Master of Architecture

If you're a current student completing the Bachelor of Architectural Design at Monash University, you are eligible for entry into the Master of Architecture upon successful completion of your bachelor's degree program.

We've made it easy for you to apply via the Expression of Interest (EOI) form. This form accepts applications from Monash Bachelor of Architectural Design students between early August to early December. Outside of these dates, you should apply via Study.Monash.

Please note, eligible EOI applicants will receive an offer to the Master of Architecture for their preferred course intake, with the condition that they successfully complete their Bachelor of Architectural Design. Applicants can expect to receive these conditional offers from mid-November, with a full offer to the master's program after the release of their final results.

You need to complete four steps in order to apply to study a graduate research degree and / or a graduate research scholarship.

Before you begin, take a look at our focus areas and labs.

Your research proposal should address one or more of these themes or labs. They’re where our professional artists, designers, architects and urban planners seek to create knowledge, find innovative, industry-leading solutions to complex problems, and communicate the cultural enquiries of our time, and they’re where we’ll be able to support you in your own research.

Your research proposal can also list one or more of our supervisors if you already have a working relationship with them. It’s not essential though, and either way, we’ll work with you to identify suitable experts in your field of research.

Steps 1 & 2

We’ll verify you meet the degree’s requirements and obligations, and determine whether we’re able to support your proposed research with appropriate supervision. Once completed successfully, you’ll be granted an Invitation to Apply.

Steps 3 & 4

You’ll submit your Invitation to Apply as part of your formal application. Note that the process is highly competitive and an Invitation to Apply does not guarantee your application will be successful. Candidature is only offered when all entry criteria are met and verified, and we have the resources and supervisory capacity suitable for your proposed research. Once completed successfully, you’ll be granted a Letter of Offer.

For more information

Any questions or concerns? Please get in touch.

• +61 3 9903 2255
• MADA-postgrad@monash.edu