Online Courses Handbook 2003

113621 v.2 Associate Degree in Aboriginal Art

AssocDAbArt(Curtin)

Introduction
This course is designed to develop Aboriginal students' creative abilities as artists and to provide a qualification enabling them to undertake a university degree program in the visual arts.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Available only to applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent standard University entry requirements for Associate Degree Programs, successful completion of the Curtin Aboriginal Bridging Course.

Specific Requirements
Entry is conditional on the presentation of a satisfactory portfolio of previous art work.

Note
Alternative pathways are available for mature age students. Students who do not meet these requirements may still gain entry by completing the Curtin Aboriginal Bridging Course or equivalent.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This course is two years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study. Some units within this course may have a field component, for which costs may be incurred.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

10101 v.4 Introduction to Indigenous Australians 101 3.0 25.0

12796 v.2 Introduction to Indigenous Art Materials and Techniques 191 3.0 25.0

12797 v.2 Indigenous Studio Workshop 191 6.0 37.5

4735 v.5 Drawing 191 4.0 12.5

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

12798 v.2 Introduction to Indigenous Art Materials and Techniques 192 3.0 25.0

12799 v.2 Indigenous Studio Workshop 192 7.5 37.5

12800 v.2 Visual Communication in Context 192 3.0 25.0

4736 v.5 Drawing 192 4.0 12.5

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

12801 v.2 Indigenous Studio Workshop 291 7.5 37.5

12802 v.2 Aboriginal Art 218 3.0 25.0

12803 v.2 Visual Arts Studio Minor 291 3.0 25.0

4737 v.4 Drawing 291 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

12804 v.2 Indigenous Studio Workshop 292 7.5 37.5

12805 v.2 Professional Practice 210 3.0 25.0

12806 v.2 Visual Arts Studio Minor 292 3.0 25.0

4738 v.4 Drawing 292 3.0 12.5

100.0

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