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Master of Design for Performance

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Melbourne

Program Overview

The Master of Design for Performance is a unique two-year program for designers and visual artists who wish to develop the skills necessary for a professional career in designing scenery, props and/or costumes for live performance. The intensive program combines theoretical and hands-on training with the core emphasis on gaining the knowledge, skills and creative capacity required to practice your own craft professionally. As collaboration is at the heart of design for performance, your creative ideas will develop through artistic collaborations with directors, choreographers, designers and other performance makers at the VCA, providing a unique opportunity to develop creative partnerships that can lead to future collaborations in the profession.

Program Key Stats

$31136 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

A 3 year undergraduate degree or equivalent, with a GPA of at least 65% in the last two years of study; or at least 4 years of documented relevant work experience related to design and/or making of live performance, with evidence of artistic ability and practice comparable to that expected of undergraduate degree holders in relevant disciplines, Test scores: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, CAE

Career Options

  • Studio Artist
  • Teacher/Art Educator
  • Commercial Artist
  • Illustrator/Cartoonist
  • Museum/Gallery Curator/Manager
  • Art Director
  • Environmental Designer
  • Fashion Designer/Manager
  • Publications Designer

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