Art and Design Masters Report

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ARCH 6008
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Course ID
202208
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Art and Design
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Lara Merrington
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to build upon knowledge acquired in Research Methods, developing methodologies and practices necessary to integrate theoretical, technological, behavioural, environmental, and ethical issues within art and design practice. Taken in conjunction with Masters Project 1, the course content covers development of research strategies applicable to artefacts and literature informing the evolution of your work in Masters Project 1 & 2. The outcome of this course is an academic thesis-style report. This course aligns with the program's intent to provide specialist knowledge and skills applicable to professional practice and lifelong learning in art and design fields.

  • Analyse and Assess
  • Define and Contextualise 
  • Refine and Present

Course learning outcomes

  • Applies academic writing and research methods, reflecting varied perspectives, in a chosen discipline
  • Executes and demonstrates independent research that integrates contemporary or historic theories and discourses
  • Employs effective written, visual and oral presentation techniques to effectively articulate the research and development processes applied to a project.
  • Analyses and reflects upon independent practice-based research and/or design thinking to demonstrate a deep understanding of the chosen subject matter.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Fri 13/03/2026
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Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 27432
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB4-21
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB4-21

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 57290
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB4-21
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB4-21

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed ARCH6000 Art and Design Research Methods

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course