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VACAP2001 Materials and Technology

This unit provides students with the opportunity to explore the history, capabilities and potential of various materials and technologies of art making. Having completed first year studies that included, drawing and digital arts as well as a variety of modes of making two dimensional and multi-dimensional artworks students will now employ technical, conceptual and experimental strategies in response to set projects and independent research. In terms of the set work students will investigate prescribed materials and techniques and apply this information to critically engage with their strengths and weaknesses. In terms of independent research, and in consultation with teaching staff, students will choose a medium and undertake a close examination of, and experimentation with, the materials and technology of that medium resulting in a small body of creative work.

Credit points
15
EFTSL
0.125
Band
Band2(GF1)

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) unit fee

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.

The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).   

2025 student contribution amount: $1,164


2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $997

* If you are a continuing student (who commenced your course before 1 January 2021) you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways 

For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands, the student contribution amount is determined by the accredited course. Visit our CSP page for further information, including a list of accredited courses. Students not studying in an accredited course will pay the fees listed above. 

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website. 

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website