Courses Handbook 2008 - [ Archived ]

179299 v.4 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 the potential for incorporating conceptual and technical approaches from a variety of sources. Students focus creative work in a range of single or multiple 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

None. Interview and folio, as required.

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

The course is of three years full-time duration or equivalent part-time study. This course is also available on-line through Open Universities Australia for students who live outside of the Perth metropolitan area.

Course Organisation

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 elect an Art Studio unit, an Art Visual Culture unit and an Art Visual Research 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
12941 v.3   Art Visual Research 191 3.0 25.0
1780 v.7   Art Visual Culture - Introduction to Visual Culture 191 3.0 25.0
1927 v.9   Art Studio 191 12.0 50.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
12942 v.3   Art Visual Research 192 3.0 25.0
1782 v.7   Art Visual Culture - Issues in Contemporary Art 192 3.0 25.0
1928 v.9   Art Studio 192 12.0 50.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
12943 v.3 **   Art Studio 291 9.0 50.0
12944 v.3 #   Art Visual Research 291 3.0 25.0
  OR
13281 v.2 *   Professional Practicum 390 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
12945 v.3 **   Art Studio 292 9.0 50.0
12946 v.3 #   Art Visual Research 292 3.0 25.0
  OR
13281 v.2 *   Professional Practicum 390 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
12947 v.3 **   Art Studio 391 9.0 50.0
12948 v.3 #   Art Visual Research 391 3.0 25.0
  OR
13281 v.2 *   Professional Practicum 390 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
12949 v.3 **   Art Studio 392 10.0 50.0
12950 v.3 #   Art Visual Research 392 3.0 25.0
  OR
13281 v.2 *   Professional Practicum 390 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credit
11610 v.6   Art Visual Culture - Art in the Age of Revolution 304 3.0 25.0
11611 v.4   Art Visual Culture - Modernism in Art 305 3.0 25.0
11614 v.4   Art Visual Culture - Australian Art History 308 3.0 25.0
11617 v.4   Art Visual Culture - Art and Spirituality 311 3.0 25.0
11619 v.4   Visual Culture - Western Australian Visual Culture History 313 3.0 25.0
11620 v.5   Art Visual Culture - Research 399 3.0 25.0
11622 v.4   Art Visual Culture - Art and the Environment 315 3.0 25.0
303837 v.3   Art Visual Culture - The Body 301 3.0 25.0
303864 v.4   Art Visual Culture - Theorising Craft 302 3.0 25.0
305818 v.3   Art Visual Culture - Art and Fashion 391 3.0 25.0
  OR
11616 v.4   Art Visual Culture - Professional Practice 310 3.0 25.0
#      Visual research includes a program of drawing units and/or complementary study units.
*      Professional Practicum 390 may only be studied once. Refer to the unit syllabus for further information.
**      Twelve hours studio based research commitment is compulsory.
N1      Art Visual Research is a three hour minor unit. Students may choose from a range of offerings. For further information please contact the Department of Art.
N2      Students should note that not all optional units are available every semester. Please contact the Department to determine availability.

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2008 Great Southern TAFE Albany Semester 1   Y      
2008 Great Southern TAFE Albany Semester 2   Y      
2008 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 1   Y      
2008 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 2   Y      
2008 Margaret River Campus Semester 1   Y      
2008 Margaret River Campus Semester 2   Y      
2008 Midland Campus Semester 1   Y      
2008 Midland Campus 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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