179299 v.3 Bachelor of Arts (Art)

Introduction

This course of contemporary art practice develops competence in conceptualising, observing and analysing visual information and developing this information into coherent visual images in a variety of media. The course is interdisciplinary in nature and encourages consideration of the potential for incorporating conceptual and technical approaches from a variety of sources. Students focus creative work in a variety of disciplines, including fibre or textiles or paint, print media, sculpture, jewellery and three dimensional design, electronic arts, photography, installation and 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 Learning Australia.

Course Organisation

The 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 all of the major studio disciplines taught within the School. In second and third year, students elect a major studio area, a visual culture unit and a visual research unit. All are encouraged to undertake units offered by other teaching schools on campus.

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.

Availability

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.