Courses Handbook 2009

179299 v.5 Bachelor of Arts (Art)

BA(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 014119C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 3 Years


Introduction

This course of contemporary art practice develops abilities in observing, analysing and conceptualising information, and developing this research into a broad range of artworks. The course is interdisciplinary in nature and encourages students to incorporate conceptual and technical approaches from a variety of sources. Students produce creative work in a range of disciplines, including textiles, painting, print media, sculpture, jewellery and three-dimensional design, electronic arts, drawing, ceramics,fashion, photography, installation, performance and audio-visual technologies.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

All applicants are required to sit an interview and folio review. TISC applicants will be notified by the univeristy in writing of the date and time for interview/folio review using the address indicated on your TISC application. If applying for Direct Entry or Course Switching, please contact the First Year coordinator in the Department of Art to arrange for an interview. For further information contact Humanities Future Students, phone 9266 9200.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Note

Students may be required to participate in field trips and/or short term internships during semester or in the mid-semester breaks.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Provision exists for entry to applicants who have completed a post-secondary education diploma course or part of a comparable first degree program. Such applicants may be admitted with prior learning status if they can demonstrate the required skills and levels of achievement.

Duration and Availability

Three years full-time study or equivalent part-time.

Course Organisation (HB)

This course has a common first year to introduce the basic concepts and philosophy of contemporary visual arts practice and to provide an initial experience in studio disciplines taught within the Department. In second and third year, students select anArt Studio Project unit, an Art and Visual Culture unit and an Art Minor Project unit.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. Some units within this course may have a field component, for which costs may be incurred. In addition students will need to contribute to retainable materials fee. This amount may vary, depending on the unit of study.

Further Information

Late applicants for the Bentley Campus will need to contact the Department of Art on (08) 9266 2306 to arrange an interview. Only the first two years of the course are available at Midland and only the second and third years are available at Albany. For further information please contact the Centre for Regional Education administration on 1300 730 897.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
1780 v.8   Art and Visual Culture 191 3.0 25.0
1927 v.9   Art Studio 191 12.0 50.0
311485 v.1   Art Studio Research 191 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
1782 v.8   Art and Visual Culture 192 3.0 25.0
1928 v.9   Art Studio 192 12.0 50.0
311486 v.1   Art Studio Research 192 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
12944 v.4   Art Minor Project 291 3.0 25.0
311364 v.1   Art and Visual Culture 291 3.0 25.0
311487 v.1   Art Studio Research 291 4.0 25.0
311491 v.1   Art Studio Project 291 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
12946 v.4   Art Minor Project 292 3.0 25.0
311365 v.1   Art and Visual Culture 292 3.0 25.0
311488 v.1   Art Studio Research 292 4.0 25.0
311492 v.1   Art Studio Project 292 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
12948 v.4   Art Minor Project 391 3.0 25.0
311366 v.1   Art and Visual Culture 391 3.0 25.0
311489 v.1   Art Studio Research 391 4.0 25.0
311493 v.1   Art Studio Project 391 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
12950 v.4   Art Minor Project 392 3.0 25.0
311367 v.1   Art and Visual Culture 392 3.0 25.0
311490 v.1   Art Studio Research 392 4.0 25.0
311494 v.1   Art Studio Project 392 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2009 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2009 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      
2009 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 1   Y      
2009 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 2   Y      
2009 Margaret River Campus Semester 1   Y      
2009 Margaret River Campus Semester 2   Y      
2009 Midland Campus Semester 1   Y      
2009 Midland Campus Semester 2   Y      
2009 UWA Albany Centre Semester 1 Y        
2009 UWA Albany Centre Semester 2 Y        

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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