U0602 Diploma of Art and Design
Office of the DVC Education and Senior VP
Diploma of Art and Design (U0602) is a 2 years full-time, 96-credit-point, diploma course from the Office of the DVC Education and Senior VP, taught at City (Melbourne). Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 96
- Duration
- 2 years full time
- 4 years part time
- Campus
- City (Melbourne)
- On campus
- Guaranteed ATAR
- Part 1: ATAR 50RC || Part 2: ATAR 60RC
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Overview
The Diploma of Art and Design is your first step towards completing your Monash Art, Design or Architecture degree.
You'll learn how to work independently and develop your problem solving, team work and time management skills to prepare you for success at Monash University. You will also enhance your creative thinking, and develop your conceptual and technical skills in this field. This Diploma will also enable you to further develop your portfolio of work.
In Part 1 of the course you will develop your personal folio, which will show your creative work.
In Part 2 of the course you can choose your area of specialisation to prepare you for your Monash bachelor degree. There are five streams to choose between: Architectural Design, Fine Art, Communication Design, Industrial Design, or Spatial Design.
During part 2 you will study the equivalent curriculum and complete the equivalent assessments as first year undergraduate students.
Note: Only students who complete the two trimesters of part 2 will be eligible to receive the diploma qualification.
Course structure
Part 1. Foundation knowledge48 credit points
MCD1270 Drawing A
MCD1280 Art and design theory A
MCD1460 Visual arts
MCD1520 Introduction to academic communication
MCD1310 Drawing B
MCD1320 Art and design theory B
MCD1490 Principles of design
You must complete one of the following units (6 credit points):
MCD1090 Introduction to Marketing
MCD1360 Media Studies B
MCD1580 Introduction to Psychology
Part 2. Discipline knowledge48 credit points
Fine Art (24 credit points) (This stream will not be offered after T1 2025)
MCD5200 Fine art studio 1 (unit no longer offered after T1 2025)
MCD5040 Drawing C
MCD5020 Art design theory C
MCD5260 Painting introduction OR MCD5270 Photography (units no longer offered after T1 2025)
MCD5120 Intro Art Design health and safety (0 credit points)
Note. Fine Art Stream is disestablished after T1 2025.
Architectural Design (48 credit points)
MCD5130 Architecture foundation studio 1 (12 credit points)
MCD5190 Architecture communications 1
MCD5310 Architecture foundation studio 2 (12 credit points)
MCD5290 Architecture communications 2
MCD5300 Architectural performance 1
MCD5020 Art design theory C
MCD5120 Intro Art Design health and safety (0 credit points)
Design (48 credit points)
MCD5210 Design studio 1 (12 credit points)
MCD5020 Art design theory C
MCD5040 Drawing C
MCD5120 Intro Art Design health and safety (0 credit points)
MCD5160 Art design theory D
MCD5250 Interdisciplinary design studio 2 (12 credit points)
MCD5280 Interdisciplinary studies 2
The handbook's description of this structure
This Diploma course is structured in two parts:
Part 1. Foundation knowledge
These studies develop your creative skills and understanding of relevant theory and principles, as well as provide the opportunity to develop your personal folio, which will show your creative work.
Part 2. Discipline knowledge
You will study the equivalent curriculum and complete the assessments that are equivalent to first year undergraduate students. Your classes will help you develop your critical thinking skills and university research techniques. These skills will prepare you for success at Monash University.
The course comprises 96 points structured in two parts: Parts 1. Foundation knowledge (48 points) and Part 2. Discipline knowledge (48 points).
Each unit is 6 credit points and students must complete:
Part 1: Foundation knowledge (48 points)
You must complete the following seven units (42 points):
- MCD1270 Drawing A
- MCD1280 Art and design theory A
- MCD1460 Visual arts
- MCD1520 Introduction to academic communication
- MCD1310 Drawing B
- MCD1320 Art and design theory B
- MCD1490 Principles of design
You must complete one of the following units (6 points):
- MCD1090 Introduction to Marketing
- MCD1360 Media Studies B
- MCD1580 Introduction to Psychology
Part 2: Discipline knowledge (24-48 points)
You must complete the units listed for your chosen discipline stream that aligns with your destination degree (one of Fine Art, Architectural Design, or Design)
Fine Art (24 credit points) (This stream will not be offered after T1 2025)
- MCD5200 Fine art studio 1 (unit no longer offered after T1 2025)
- MCD5040 Drawing C
- MCD5020 Art design theory C
- MCD5260 Painting introduction OR MCD5270 Photography (units no longer offered after T1 2025)
- MCD5120 Intro Art Design health and safety (0 credit points)
Note. Fine Art Stream is disestablished after T1 2025.
Architectural Design (48 credit points)
- MCD5130 Architecture foundation studio 1 (12 credit points)
- MCD5190 Architecture communications 1
- MCD5310 Architecture foundation studio 2 (12 credit points)
- MCD5290 Architecture communications 2
- MCD5300 Architectural performance 1
- MCD5020 Art design theory C
- MCD5120 Intro Art Design health and safety (0 credit points)
Design (48 credit points)
- MCD5210 Design studio 1 (12 credit points)
- MCD5020 Art design theory C
- MCD5040 Drawing C
- MCD5120 Intro Art Design health and safety (0 credit points)
- MCD5160 Art design theory D
- MCD5250 Interdisciplinary design studio 2 (12 credit points)
- MCD5280 Interdisciplinary studies 2
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate knowledge of technical and theoretical issues in a variety of Art and Design theory and technical and language skills with depth in some areas.
- 2
Identify and communicate advice in a variety of Art and Design disciplines to address problems in accord with management requirements.
- 3
Utilise technical skills to demonstrate understanding and problem solving in relation to Art and Design issues involving diverse stakeholders
- 4
Critically apply theoretical and technical skills to solve problems in relation to a range of Art and Design disciplines.
- 5
Manage work priorities and coordinate the work of others in accord with parameters set by management.
Entry requirements
Guaranteed ATAR and selection rank
Part 1: ATAR 50RC || Part 2: ATAR 60RC
English language
Part 1:
- IELTS (or equivalent): 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0)
- TOEFL Internet based score: 52 – Writing 15, Speaking 14, Listening and Reading 5
Part 2:
- IELTS (or equivalent): 6.0 (Writing not less than 6.0, no other band less than 5.5)
- TOEFL Internet based score: 69 – Writing 21, Speaking 14, Listening and Reading 5
More information
Progression to further studies
Once you have completed your Diploma with the required entry score and prerequisite requirements, you will have guaranteed entry into second year of a related undergraduate degree at Monash University.
Other information
The Diploma of Art and Design is your first step towards completing your Monash Art, Design or Architecture degree.
You'll learn how to work independently and develop your problem solving, team work and time management skills to prepare you for success at Monash University. You will also enhance your creative thinking, and develop your conceptual and technical skills in this field. This Diploma will also enable you to further develop your portfolio of work.
In Part 1 of the course you will develop your personal folio, which will show your creative work.
In Part 2 of the course, you have the option to specialise in either Design or Architectural Design. The Design stream is designed to prepare you for entry into the second year at Monash University in Communication, Industrial, Spatial, or Collaborative Design. Please note that Fine Art will no longer be offered, except for students who commenced their studies in 2024.
During Part 2 you will study the equivalent curriculum and complete the equivalent assessments as first year undergraduate students.
Note: Only students who complete the two trimesters of Part 2 will be eligible to receive the diploma qualification.
Common questions
How long is Diploma of Art and Design?
2 years full time, 96 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 4 semesters of full-time study.
What ATAR do I need for Diploma of Art and Design?
The guaranteed ATAR listed for 2025 entry is Part 1: ATAR 50RC || Part 2: ATAR 60RC.
Where can I study Diploma of Art and Design?
At City (Melbourne).
How do I plan my Diploma of Art and Design units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.