Graduate Research

Pre-Orientation Workshops are scheduled from 14 - 21 February and are designed to help you get started. 

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Graduate research students enrolled in Methods in Artistic Research (CREA90001) will find their pre-semester class times on the subject timetable. Class times will be adjusted to allow attendance at relevant Orientation activities. Methods in Artistic Research applies to students commencing the following:

  • MFA/PhD (Visual Art)
  • MFA/PhD (Dance)
  • MFA/PhD (Design)
  • MFA/PhD (Theatre)
  • MFA/PhD (Film & TV)
  • MFA/PhD (Indigenous Arts and Culture)

Tuesday 25 February

9.30-10.30am, Library and Academic Skills for FFAM Graduate Researchers
Delivered in Southbank Library Popout Space (Level 1, Southbank Hub)

10.30-11.30am, Faculty Orientation 
Southbank Welcome Day starts here with your official welcome to the Fine Arts and Music community.
Hosted live from Hanson Dyer Hall, Ian Potter Southbank Centre

11.30am-12.00pm, Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony 
Take a moment by the fire to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land.
Delivered in Linear Park

12.00-12.45pm, Graduate Research Information Session 
Meet the Associate Directors of Research, key staff contacts, and your fellow students.
Delivered in the Prudence Myer Studio, Ian Potter Southbank Centre

12.45-3.00pm, Southbank Welcome Day 
Meet your fellow research students and academic staff and enjoy a free lunch and entertainment. 
Delivered in Wilin Garden

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Wednesday 26 February

1.30-3.30pm, Crafternoon (optional)
Hosted in Southbank Hub After Hours Study Zone

Take a break and join the Southbank Library crew for a drop-in craft session to make your own badges or take part in our collaborative art installation.

5.00-6.00pm, Scholarship Application Information Session (optional)
Delivered via Zoom 

Interested in a scholarship? Learn more about the application process and get your questions answered by the  Fine Arts and Music Scholarships Office. Please note, registered attendees can submit questions ahead of time and will receive a copy of the recording and slide pack.

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Thursday 27 February

11.00am-12.30pm, VCA Assembly
Delivered in Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)

Hear from VCA Director Professor Emma Redding, then take the opportunity to connect with your peers and academics.

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2.00-3.00pm, All-School Design and Production Meeting (Design and Production research students only)
Delivered in Martyn Myer Arena (Room G91, Building 873)

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Friday 28 February

11.00am-12.00pm, Meditation session (optional)
Hosted in Room 202, Building 860

Expand your ability to find peace and wellbeing before the busy semester begins.

1.00-2.00pm, Mob Feed (First Nations students only)
Hosted in The Wilin Centre, Student Gathering Space

Come have a feed and meet your fellow First Nations students. Check out the new Wilin student lounge and receive your Wilin Orientation tote bag filled with information, resources, and goodies.

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